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June 17, 1980 · Clay County · 1980
EF2

June 17, 1980

3:54 PM
Clay County, Alabama · Near Talladega (ZIP 36280)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
5.2 mi
Max Width
23 yd
DateJune 17, 1980
Time3:54 PM
CountyClay
CityTalladega
Property Loss$27.5K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 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

Outbreak Context

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on June 17, 1980

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 9978871

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