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May 30, 1979 · Jefferson County · 1979
EF1

May 30, 1979

8:00 PM
Jefferson County, Alabama · Near Hueytown (ZIP 35023)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Path Length
25.8 mi
Max Width
20 yd
DateMay 30, 1979
Time8:00 PM
CountyJefferson
CityHueytown
Property Loss$275.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 9976600
NWS Birmingham

Birmingham-Pinson Small tornado, sighted by several individuals, touched down intermittently along 25 mile path northeastward through Metro Birmingham area from South Shades Crest section to Avondale to near Pinson. One man was injured. Three business firms suffered major roof damage, 1 car was extensively damaged, several homes and business establishments had minor to moderate damage. Numerous tree and power line damage. Start: 33.45/-87.03 End: 33.68/-87.93

NWS EF Scale: F1

Outbreak Context

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on May 30, 1979

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 9976600

See Also

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