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September 22, 2006 · Blount County · 2006
EF2

September 22, 2006

5:02 PM
Blount County, Alabama · Near Center Point (ZIP 35133)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Path Length
1.3 mi
Max Width
100 yd
DateSeptember 22, 2006
Time5:02 PM
CountyBlount
CityCenter Point
Property Loss$70.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 5533948
NWS Birmingham

Oneonta The tornado touched down just southwest of the Allgood C ommunity, north of Highway 75. The tornado then tracked northeastward, remaining north of Highway 75 the entire time. It dissipated in the city of Oneonta, just north of the Blount County Courthouse near 7th Street. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along the tornado path. Oneonta High School suffered significant damage to its football field press box, and two concession stands were destroyed. The high school structure also sustained roof damage. The Blount County Courthouse sustained roof damage and many flagpoles were broken down. Several homes and out-buildings received major damage and a local gas station had its canopy blown off. Three people were injured as the tornado moved through, one seriously. Start: 33.9200/-86.5200 End: 33.9500/-86.4700

NWS EF Scale: F2

Event Narrative

The tornado touched down just southwest of the Allgood community, north of Highway 75. The tornado then tracked northeastward, remaining north of Highway 75 the entire time. It dissipated in the city of Oneonta, just north of the Blount County Courthouse near 7th Street. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along the tornado path. Oneonta High School suffered significant damage to its football field press box, and two concession stands were destroyed. The high school structure also sustained roof damage. The Blount County Courthouse sustained roof damage and many flagpoles were broken down. Several homes and out-buildings received major damage and a local gas station had its canopy blown off. Three people were injured as the tornado moved through, one seriously.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 5533948

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