Manchester-Smith Lake Trees were downed and utility sheds and chicken houses damaged or destroyed in the Manchester area near Alabama Highway 195. Damage became more extensive near Alabama 257 as tornado took on multi-vortex characteristics. Witnesses reported seeing several small funnels, white in color, chasing each other in small circles and rapidly going up and down. About 12 houses were damaged in NE Walker County. One boat house was destroyed and several others were heavily damaged. Several cars and boats also suffered damage. In Winston County, 2 homes, a boat and dock and 1 car were damaged. Golf ball size hail was reported in Manchester and 3/4 inch near Smith Lake. Start: 33.90/-87.30 End: 34.00/-87.22

NWS EF Scale: F2

Part of 4-tornado outbreak on February 22, 1983