March 25, 2023
8:00 AM| Date | March 25, 2023 |
| Time | 8:00 AM |
| County | Houston |
| City | Dothan |
| Property Loss | $100.0K |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | NCEI 1085358 |
1 S Barber - 3 W Farley Nuclear Plant A tornado developed just west of County Road 55 in eastern Houston County. The tornado caused the collapse of a wooden storage building and destroyed a metal outbuilding. Minor damage was noted to the roof and siding of several single family homes at this location. Minor tree damage was also seen. Several miles to the east along County Road 75, a large, but diseased pine tree was toppled onto a double-wide manufactured home causing significant damage. Between the two locations, there was minor tree damage and debris. Overall, the damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado with peak winds of approximately 80 mph. Thanks to Houston County Emergency Management and the Ashford Fire Department for their assistance with the survey. Start: 31.2144/-85.2388 End: 31.2354/-85.1675
NWS EF Scale: F0
A tornado developed just west of County Road 55 in eastern Houston County. The tornado caused the collapse of a wooden storage building and destroyed a metal outbuilding. Minor damage was noted to the roof and siding of several single family homes at this location. Minor tree damage was also seen. Several miles to the east along County Road 75, a large, but diseased pine tree was toppled onto a double-wide manufactured home causing significant damage. Between the two locations, there was minor tree damage and debris. Overall, the damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado with peak winds of approximately 80 mph. Thanks to Houston County Emergency Management and the Ashford Fire Department for their assistance with the survey.
A couple of strong upper level shortwaves impacted the area during the March 25-27 time frame, bringing with them a couple of rounds of severe weather with several reports of trees and power lines blown down along with some large hail.
Part of 2-tornado outbreak on March 25, 2023
A couple of strong upper level shortwaves impacted the area during the March 25-27 time frame, bringing with them a couple of rounds of severe weather with several reports of trees and power lines blown down along with some large hail.