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March 25, 2023 · Houston County · 2023
EF0

March 25, 2023

8:00 AM
Houston County, Alabama · Near Dothan (ZIP 36375)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
4.5 mi
Max Width
50 yd
DateMarch 25, 2023
Time8:00 AM
CountyHouston
CityDothan
Property Loss$100.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 1085358
NWS Birmingham

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

Event Narrative

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.

Episode Narrative

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.

Outbreak Context

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on March 25, 2023

Shared Episode Narrative

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.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 1085358

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