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March 12, 1976 · Elmore County · 1976
EF3
March 12, 1976
9:20 PMElmore County, Alabama · Near Wetumpka (ZIP 36078)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
15
Path Length
4.9 mi
Max Width
400 yd
| Date | March 12, 1976 |
| Time | 9:20 PM |
| County | Elmore |
| City | Wetumpka |
| Property Loss | $2.75M |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | NCEI 9979499 |
NWS Birmingham
2.4 SW Eclectic-2.5 NE Eclectic Many persons said they heard the tornado and took cover. The Eclectic City Hall clock stopped at 9:23 pm. Eight homes were completely destroyed with major damage to 10 and minor damage to 12. Seven mobile homes were demolished with major damage to 1 and minor damage to 2. Three businesses received major damage with damage to 6 barns and 6 boats. 8 cattle wre lost. Start: 32.62/-86.07 End: 32.65/-86.00
NWS EF Scale: F3
Outbreak Context
Part of 6-tornado outbreak on March 12, 1976
Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 9979499
See Also
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