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March 16, 1973 · Shelby County · 1973
EF2
March 16, 1973
12:10 PMShelby County, Alabama · Near Pelham (ZIP 35124)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Path Length
4.3 mi
Max Width
10 yd
| Date | March 16, 1973 |
| Time | 12:10 PM |
| County | Shelby |
| City | Pelham |
| Property Loss | $275.0K |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | NCEI 9978628 |
NWS Birmingham
Helena-Pelham Most damage at Pelham was to a mobile home sales lot. North wing of shopping center containing about 6 shops heavily damaged. Injuries were minor. Start: 33.28/-86.82 End: 33.30/-86.75
NWS EF Scale: F2
Outbreak Context
Part of 6-tornado outbreak on March 16, 1973
Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 9978628
See Also
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