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April 1, 1981 · Russell County · 1981
EF3

April 1, 1981

2:15 AM
Russell County, Alabama · Near Auburn (ZIP 36860)
Fatalities
2
Injuries
23
Path Length
0.1 mi
Max Width
100 yd
DateApril 1, 1981
Time2:15 AM
CountyRussell
CityAuburn
Property Loss$27.50M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 9976256
NWS Birmingham

Hurtsboro Major tornado devastated Hurtsboro's business district and much of the residential area. One person was killed whe the storm destroyed their mobile home. Another was killed when their home was destroyed. Eight of the injured were admitted to hospitals. Damage was estimated at 8.5 million. About 80% of property in the city was damaged or destroyed. Twenty-five homes, 8 mobile homes and 25 businesses were totally destroyed. Forty-one homes and 10 businesses were heavily damaged. The tornado apparently touched down just W of the city limits and moved eastward through the central part of the city before lifting along Alabama Highway 26 E of Hurtsboro. Start: 32.2500/-85.4000 End: 32.2500/-85.3800

NWS EF Scale: F3

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 9976256

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