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May 3, 1984 · Montgomery, Elmore County · 1984
EF3
May 3, 1984
6:00 AMMontgomery, Elmore County, Alabama · Near Montgomery (ZIP 36108)
Fatalities
5
Injuries
37
Path Length
7.0 mi
Max Width
800 yd
| Date | May 3, 1984 |
| Time | 6:00 AM |
| County | MontgomeryElmore |
| City | Montgomery |
| Property Loss | $2.75M |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | NCEI 9977898 |
NWS Birmingham
Montgomery area 4 fatalities and several injuries occurred as the violent tornado overturned 25 cars and a few trucks on the northern bypass. Damage was extensive along the entire path of the tornado. At least 20 homes were destroyed, 36 homes sustained major damage, 157 homes had minor damage, 9 mobile homes were destroyed, 8 businesses were destroyed, and numerous vehicles were destroyed. Start: 31.28/-86.63 End: 31.40/-86.48
NWS EF Scale: F3
Outbreak Context
Part of 17-tornado outbreak on May 3, 1984
EF1Limestone CountyView →EF1Macon CountyView →EF1Houston CountyView →EF0Sumter CountyView →EF1Shelby CountyView →EF2Shelby, Talladega CountyView →EF2Dallas CountyView →EF0Dale CountyView →EF2Dale CountyView →EF2Clay, Randolph CountyView →EF2Cleburne CountyView →EF1Cleburne CountyView →EF1Randolph CountyView →EF2Cleburne CountyView →EF2Macon CountyView →EF2Lee CountyView →
Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 9977898
See Also
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