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May 10, 2006 · Marengo County · 2006
EF1

May 10, 2006

1:44 PM
Marengo County, Alabama · Near Linden (ZIP 36748)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
2.6 mi
Max Width
150 yd
DateMay 10, 2006
Time1:44 PM
CountyMarengo
CityLinden
Property Loss$20.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 5512282
NWS Birmingham

2.6 NW Linden An F1 tornado touched down between State Highway 28 and the railroad tracks, just south of the Chickasaw Bogue. This location was approximately 1.5 miles southeast of Jefferson Station or 2.6 miles northwest of Linden. the tornado tracked southeastward and paralleled State Highway 28, then moved into Linden. The tornado dissipated near the intersection of State Highway 28 and Shiloh Street in Linden. Numerous trees and scattered power lines were blown down along the path of the tornado. A large tree fell on a home and completely destroyed the homes garage doors. One large light post at a ball field was snapped off. One other home sustained minor roof damage. The tornado damage path was 2.6 miles long and 150 yards wide at its widest point. Start: 32.3300/-87.8300 End: 32.3000/-87.8000

NWS EF Scale: F1

Event Narrative

The tornado touched down between State Highway 28 and the railroad tracks, just south of the Chickasaw Bogue River. This location was approximately 1.5 miles southeast of Jefferson Station or 2.6 miles northwest of Linden. The tornado tracked southeastward and paralleled State Highway 28, then moved into Linden. The tornado dissipated near the intersection of State Highway 28 and Shiloh Street in Linden. Numerous trees and scattered power lines were blown down along the path of the tornado. A large tree fell on a home and completely destroyed the home's garage doors. One large light post at a ball field was snapped off. One other home sustained minor roof damage.

Outbreak Context

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on May 10, 2006

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 5512282

See Also

2.6 mi150 yd wide