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May 20, 2025 · Limestone County · 2025
EF1

May 20, 2025

5:11 PM
Limestone County, Alabama · Near Athens (ZIP 35611)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
2.8 mi
Max Width
160 yd
DateMay 20, 2025
Time5:11 PM
CountyLimestone
CityAthens
Property Loss$927.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 1276202
Event Narrative

A tornado crossed the Elk River into Limestone County, snapping large limbs and the tops of trees before dissipating along Snake Road and Little Elk Road.

Episode Narrative

An outbreak of tornadoes, large hail, wind damage and flash flooding occurred during the afternoon and evening of the 20th. Fourteen tornadoes occurred in north Alabama, including 1 EF-0, 10 EF-1, 2 EF-2, and 1 EF-U (unknown) which was a waterspout on Wheeler Lake. One person was injured in Colbert County. There were also several reports of large hail, including baseball sized and larger in northern Lawrence and southeastern Lauderdale Counties. Damaging winds were also experienced as well with the severe thunderstorms. Lightning sparked a fire which resulted in severe structural and water damage and total loss to the Albertville Public Library which is scheduled to be demolished. There were two reports of flash flooding in Jackson County.

Outbreak Context

Part of 16-tornado outbreak on May 20, 2025

Shared Episode Narrative

An outbreak of tornadoes, large hail, wind damage and flash flooding occurred during the afternoon and evening of the 20th. Fourteen tornadoes occurred in north Alabama, including 1 EF-0, 10 EF-1, 2 EF-2, and 1 EF-U (unknown) which was a waterspout on Wheeler Lake. One person was injured in Colbert County. There were also several reports of large hail, including baseball sized and larger in northern Lawrence and southeastern Lauderdale Counties. Damaging winds were also experienced as well with the severe thunderstorms. Lightning sparked a fire which resulted in severe structural and water damage and total loss to the Albertville Public Library which is scheduled to be demolished. There were two reports of flash flooding in Jackson County.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 1276202

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