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November 24, 2004 · Jefferson County · 2004
EF0

November 24, 2004

5:28 AM
Jefferson County, Alabama · Near Bessemer (ZIP 35111)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
1.0 mi
Max Width
50 yd
DateNovember 24, 2004
Time5:28 AM
CountyJefferson
CityBessemer
Property Loss$70.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 5425732
NWS Birmingham

3.9 S McCalla-3.4 SE McCalla The damage from this brief tornado was generally confined to a small area near the intersections of Riles Drive, Lou George Loop and Fletcher Road. The tornado touched down near Riles Drive and damaged a few out-buildings. As the tornado moved northeast, numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off at the intersection of Lou George Loop and Fletcher Road. Debris from one of the out-buildings could be seen at least 40 feet up in a large tree. Two homes received minor damage from fallen trees and one vehicle was destroyed. At least 4 manufactured homes suffered mainly minor damage. The tornado dissipated before reaching Hannah Lane or Harper Road. The tornado path was 1.0 mile long and 50 yards wide at its widest point. Start: 33.2915/-87.0127 End: 33.3005/-86.9990

NWS EF Scale: F0

Episode Narrative

The damage from this brief tornado was generally confined to a small area near the intersections of Riles Drive, Lou George Loop and Fletcher Road. The tornado touched down near Riles Drive and damaged a few out-buildings. As the tornado moved northeast, numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off at the intersection of Lou George Loop and Fletcher Road. Debris from one of the out-buildings could be seen at least 40 feet up in a large tree. Two homes received minor damage from fallen trees and one vehicle was destroyed. At least 4 manufactured homes suffered mainly minor damage. The tornado dissipated before reaching Hannah Lane or Harper Road. The tornado path was 1.0 mile long and 50 yards wide at its widest point. Begin: 32 17.49/87 00.76 End: 33 18.03/86 59.94

Outbreak Context

Part of 20-tornado outbreak on November 24, 2004

Shared Episode Narrative

The damage from this brief tornado was generally confined to a small area near the intersections of Riles Drive, Lou George Loop and Fletcher Road. The tornado touched down near Riles Drive and damaged a few out-buildings. As the tornado moved northeast, numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off at the intersection of Lou George Loop and Fletcher Road. Debris from one of the out-buildings could be seen at least 40 feet up in a large tree. Two homes received minor damage from fallen trees and one vehicle was destroyed. At least 4 manufactured homes suffered mainly minor damage. The tornado dissipated before reaching Hannah Lane or Harper Road. The tornado path was 1.0 mile long and 50 yards wide at its widest point. Begin: 32 17.49/87 00.76 End: 33 18.03/86 59.94

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 5425732

See Also

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