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January 7, 2005 · Hale County · 2005
EF0

January 7, 2005

11:12 PM
Hale County, Alabama · Near Demopolis (ZIP 36776)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
0.8 mi
Max Width
75 yd
DateJanuary 7, 2005
Time11:12 PM
CountyHale
CityDemopolis
Property Loss$30.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 5434682
NWS Birmingham

3.6 SW Greensboro-2.8 SW Greensboro The first tornado of 2005 occurred in Hale County. The weak tornado touched down approximately 3 miles southwest of Greensboro near State Highway 69. Several out-buildings were destroyed near the Thigpen residence on Highway 69 south. One house had significant roof damage and one vehicle sustained body and window damage. One tractor had the enclosed top ripped off. At least 50 trees were snapped off or blown over along the short path. The brief tornado touched down at 1112 pm and lifted at 1114 pm CST. The tornado was rated an F0. The tornado damage path was approximately 3/4 of a mile long and 75 yards wide at its widest point. Start: 32.6700/-87.6300 End: 32.6700/-87.6200

NWS EF Scale: F0

Event Narrative

The first tornado of 2005 occurred in Hale County. The weak tornado touched down approximately 3 miles southwest of Greensboro near State Highway 69. Several out-buildings were destroyed near the Thigpen residence on Highway 69 south. One house had significant roof damage and one vehicle sustained body and window damage. One tractor had the enclosed top ripped off. At least 50 trees were snapped off or blown over along the short path. The brief tornado touched down at 1112 pm and lifted at 1114 pm CST. The tornado was rated an F0. The tornado damage path was approximately 3/4 of a mile long and 75 yards wide at its widest point. Begin: 32 40.200/87 38.428 End: 32 40.452/87 37.55

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 5434682

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