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February 16, 2025 · Marshall County · 2025
EF1

February 16, 2025

1:05 AM
Marshall County, Alabama · Near Boaz (ZIP 35980)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
0.8 mi
Max Width
30 yd
DateFebruary 16, 2025
Time1:05 AM
CountyMarshall
CityBoaz
Property Loss$0
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 1234139
Event Narrative

The tornado rapidly developed along a line of severe thunderstorms entering southwestern Marshall County, first snapping several softwood trees along Mount Hebron Road. The tornado continued along this road as it approached Mount Hebron Douglas Road, snapping large softwood branches along its path. The most concentrated damage occurred just northeast of the intersection with Mount Hebron Douglas Road, where several farm outbuildings and barns were destroyed. This was at and immediately east of the intersection with New Clear Creek Road. Here, a power pole was snapped about 5 to 7 feet from the top of the pole. Also at this location, a cattle trailer was overturned and moved several feet. A well-built farm outbuilding suffered collapsed walls at this location. The tornado continued northeast of this location to the farm next door, destroying a small hay barn and another farm outbuilding across the street. This particular building had a covered overhang and was open on the end where the tornado approached, which contributed to it's failing. Other damage was noted in the vicinity of Mount Hebron Road to the north and the south, which was mainly large branches blown down or sporadic trees that were broken. This was determined to be related to straight-line winds.

Episode Narrative

An impactful severe weather event occurred during the late evening of the 15th into the early morning of the 16th. A squall line of severe thunderstorms pushed east across north Alabama, producing widespread wind damage and 6 tornadoes (1 EF-2 and 5 EF-1). Numerous trees, power poles and power lines were knocked down, resulting in road blockages and structural damage.

Outbreak Context

Part of 6-tornado outbreak on February 16, 2025

Shared Episode Narrative

An impactful severe weather event occurred during the late evening of the 15th into the early morning of the 16th. A squall line of severe thunderstorms pushed east across north Alabama, producing widespread wind damage and 6 tornadoes (1 EF-2 and 5 EF-1). Numerous trees, power poles and power lines were knocked down, resulting in road blockages and structural damage.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 1234139
SWDI Tornado ID: 2025-02-16T07:02:45Z_KHTX_L1
SWDI Radar Site: KHTX
SWDI Signature: TVS

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