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June 17, 1980 · Clay County · 1980
EF2
June 17, 1980
3:54 PMClay County, Alabama · Near Talladega (ZIP 36280)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
5.2 mi
Max Width
23 yd
| Date | June 17, 1980 |
| Time | 3:54 PM |
| County | Clay |
| City | Talladega |
| Property Loss | $27.5K |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | NCEI 9978871 |
NWS Birmingham
3 NW Lineville - 0.75 SSW Barfield Tornado touched down in Goodhope Community, then skipped northeastward and was observed by residents as it passed through Bellview. It lifted briefly, then touched down again near Baufield before lifting and dissipating. Three houses were damaged, a barn was destroyed, and power lines were downed. A number of large trees were snapped or uprooted. Several of which blocked Alabama Highway 49. Start: 33.33/-85.80 End: 33.35/-85.72
NWS EF Scale: F2
Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 9978871
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