EF3

May 19, 1983

4:15 PM
DeKalb County, Alabama · Near Fort Payne (ZIP 35968)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Path Length
1.2 mi
Max Width
473 yd
DateMay 19, 1983
Time4:15 PM
CountyDeKalb
CityFort Payne
Property Loss$2.75M
Crop Loss$0
SourceSPC
NWS Birmingham

W Fort Payne-Fort Payne A manufactuing plant was extensively damaged and three workers were injured. The high school sustained damage in the stadium, bleachers, and concession stand. 14 trailers were destroyed and 20 were damaged. Start: 34.48/-85.68 End: 34.48/-85.68

NWS EF Scale: F3

Outbreak Context

Part of 4-tornado outbreak on May 19, 1983

See Also

1.2 mi473 yd wide