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December 6, 1983 · Dallas County · 1983
EF3

December 6, 1983

2:51 AM
Dallas County, Alabama · Near Selma (ZIP 36701)
Fatalities
1
Injuries
19
Path Length
13.0 mi
Max Width
500 yd
DateDecember 6, 1983
Time2:51 AM
CountyDallas
CitySelma
Property Loss$2.75M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 9979829
NWS Birmingham

3 W Selma-6 NE Valley Grande The tornado first touched down near Alabama Highway 22 just west of Selma and moved northeastward. The fatality occurred when the brick and concrete block wall of an apartment caved in on the couch where the victim was apparently sleeping. Seven students at Selma University received minor injuries when the roof and parts of the second floor of their dormitory was destroyed. The dorm was occupied by 50 students when the storm hit. The other injuries occured to people in their homes that were either damaged or destroyed. At least 103 structures were damaged or destroyed. Additional damage included a new car dealership in which buildings were damaged and 30 to 40 vehicles were destroyed. Start: 32.40/-87.07 End: 32.55/-86.90

NWS EF Scale: F3

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 9979829

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