March 1, 2023
10:32 PM| Date | March 1, 2023 |
| Time | 10:32 PM |
| County | Madison |
| City | Huntsville |
| Property Loss | $0 |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | NCEI 1081834 |
4 NE Hazel Green While this tornado was very narrow and very short-lived, it did manage to cause a significant amount of damage to structures along Short Track Dr. in New Market. The tornado likely spun-up very quickly east of Roy Davis Rd and, just as quickly, lifted just east of Short Track Rd. The damage path length was estimated to be 0.14 miles (or a mere 246 yards) while the width of damage was only about 25 yards. Regardless of its life span and size, several houses experienced roof damage with greater than 20% loss along with a pickup truck that tipped over. One single family residence had significant roof loss, but walls remained in tact. This prompted the rating of a high-end EF-1. The lack of peripheral damage to trees and power lines was a factor for not rating higher. The tornado likely lifted just east of Short Track Dr. before entering a wooded area. No subsequent damage was noted beyond this point. Start: 34.9504/-86.5074 End: 34.9509/-86.5051
NWS EF Scale: F1
An EF-1 tornado with peak winds estimated at 110 mph caused a significant amount of damage to structures along Short Track Drive in New Market. The tornado formed east of Roy Davis Road and lifted just east of Short Track Road. Several houses experienced roof damage with greater than 20% loss along with a pickup truck that tipped over. One single family residence had significant roof loss, but walls remained intact. This prompted the rating of a high-end EF-1.
Supercells erupted during the late afternoon and early evening hours in northern Mississippi and spread east across north Alabama during the rest of the evening into the overnight hours. At least one tornado was determined to produce damage in northern Madison County near New Market. Other reports of damaging winds were reported. The other impact from this evening was excessive rainfall and flash flooding. A band of 3-6 inch rainfall occurred from northwest into north central Alabama, resulting in several area creeks and small streams going into flood.
Part of 2-tornado outbreak on March 1, 2023
Supercells erupted during the late afternoon and early evening hours in northern Mississippi and spread east across north Alabama during the rest of the evening into the overnight hours. At least one tornado was determined to produce damage in northern Madison County near New Market. Other reports of damaging winds were reported. The other impact from this evening was excessive rainfall and flash flooding. A band of 3-6 inch rainfall occurred from northwest into north central Alabama, resulting in several area creeks and small streams going into flood.