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February 24, 1961 · Russell County · 1961
EF2
February 24, 1961
4:30 PMRussell County, Alabama · Near Auburn (ZIP 36860)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Path Length
25.6 mi
Max Width
10 yd
| Date | February 24, 1961 |
| Time | 4:30 PM |
| County | Russell |
| City | Auburn |
| Property Loss | $27.5K |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | NCEI 9979122 |
NWS Birmingham
Hurtsboro-Near Hatchechubbee and Seale-5 S Phenix City The tornado touched down and moved east northeast across Russell County. The tornado path was through a rural area. Several homes were demolished or damaged and many trees were blown down or broken off. Start: 32.23/-85.40 End: 32.38/-85.00
NWS EF Scale: F2
Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 9979122
See Also
25.6 mi10 yd wide