A dynamic storm system brought severe thunderstorms to a large part of Central Alabama on January 11th.  Deep southerly flow brought rich Gulf moisture northward into Alabama. Anomalously high surface temperatures and moisture content was present in the developing warm sector ahead of the storm system. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front and moved into west central Alabama late in the morning. The line of storms quickly moved through Central Alabama and exited southeastern areas around sunset.
Although not every location experienced severe weather, widespread wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph were observed along the QLCS. Trees were snapped off or uprooted in numerous locations. Many homes, automobiles, and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Several locations likely received straight-line wind gusts of 75 to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 12:38:00 to 11-JAN-20 12:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees snapped near the town of Graysville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:22:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed along County Road 14.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:18:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted near the intersection of Gin Shop Hill Road and Highway 82.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:58:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Ragland.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Maplesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:36:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along Highway 431.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:55:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILDERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed on Highway 76 in Childersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Centre.  Numerous trees uprooted across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Montgomery and across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 12:33:00 to 11-JAN-20 12:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST BLOCTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed between the towns of West Blocton and Woodstock.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 12:48:00 to 11-JAN-20 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed near the intersection of County Road 5 and Interstate 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 12:48:00 to 11-JAN-20 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRIOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted near the town of Warrior.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 12:53:00 to 11-JAN-20 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines downed in the town of Hayden.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 11:01:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMELLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees uprooted in the town of Emelle.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 11:08:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees uprooted in the town of Sumterville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Selma.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along Highway 139 between the towns of Ashby and Randolph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:08:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Cleveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 11:14:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Gainesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 11:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees uprooted in the town of York.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 11:45:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees uprooted around the town of Akron.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:35:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Elmore.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:44:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND LINEVILLE AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted near the intersection of Cragford Road and Blue Flame Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:01:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST TALLASEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted east of the city of Tallassee.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 11:45:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Fayette.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 12:02:00 to 11-JAN-20 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted between the towns of Cottondale and Coaling.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:01:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLASSEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the city of Tallassee.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DINGLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed near Lake Wedowee.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:12:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Oneonta.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:23:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA SELFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted and blocked Highway 14.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:44:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the city of Clanton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 12:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted around the town of Linden.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 12:24:00 to 11-JAN-20 12:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed along Hickory Lane Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 12:35:00 to 11-JAN-20 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the town of Adamsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:36:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATTALLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed in the town of Attalla, causing some structural damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:38:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and blocking Highway 280.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:05:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Alpine.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:47:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the town of Wilsonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:06:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Structural damage to a home and a shed destroyed on County Road 157.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:10:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABAMA CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof blown off building business in downtown Gadsden along with numerous trees uprooted in the city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:12:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLACAUGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Sylacauga.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:10:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DAVIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees uprooted blocking Highway 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:14:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: DADEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Dadeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:14:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed in the community of Woodlands.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDWARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wooden power lines pushed over to the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BESWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along County Road 123.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:39:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABANDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted near the intersection of Highway 77 and County Road 237.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:26:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous tree uprooted and power lines downed throughout the city of Troy.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 15:32:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Roanoke.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:05:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the town of Ladonia.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:28:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Pittsview.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:17:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: OHATCHEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted in the town of Ohatchee.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:26:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along County Road 511.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:20:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUNFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Munford.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 12:26:00 to 11-JAN-20 12:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted near intersection of County Road 23 and County Road 24.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:13:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEYSTONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted near the intersection of Hillsboro Parkway and County Road 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:16:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Partial roof off house on County Road 57.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:12:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLADEGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof off house on Grogan Road in the city of Talladega.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:12:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Partial roof off house on Taryn Trace Road in the city of Lincoln. Numerous trees uprooted around the city of Lincoln.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:19:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATTMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted along Camelia Drive in the city of Prattville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 11:45:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORKLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees snapped and uprooted along Highway 43 near the town of Forkland.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:42:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted along County road 31 north of the town of Ashland.

Tornado in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 16:33:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERHILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Barbour County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 88 mph.
The tornado touched down near Threatt Road (County Road 18) just southwest of the town of Bakerhill. One tree was uprooted, and a dead tree was snapped at the starting point. The tornado tracked northeast over County Road 79 where several trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast where it crossed Highway 131. At this location vinyl siding was torn off the right side of a single family brick home. Near the home, there was debris including tin sheathing from a destroyed outbuilding, along with many snapped and uprooted trees. The tornado continued northeast and crossed Five Mile Road (County Road 36) where more trees were uprooted near and just north of Christian Grove Church. The tornado lifted east of Five Mile Road over an open field.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 13:40:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lined downed in the town of Sardis City.

Hail in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 14:40:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 11-JAN-20 11:11:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CHAPEL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Pickens County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 134 mph.
A tornado touched down south of Highway 86, just on the south side of Coleman Road. The tornado tracked northeast and crossed Highway 86. Along Highway 86, there were at least three homes damaged with one home losing most of its roofing. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped off or uprooted at this location. The tornado continued northeast across Turnipseed Road, causing significant tree damage. The tornado tracked along Settlement Road where it likely reached its peak intensity. Numerous homes were damaged or destroyed on the west side of Settlement Road, while homes on the east side sustained minor damage. Of the homes destroyed, six were site-built homes. Four manufactured homes were completely destroyed, three of which had anchoring systems that failed. All four manufactured home frames were found considerable distances from the home sites. Three fatalities occurred in two of these manufactured homes on Settlement Road. In addition, all of the injuries were also on Settlement Road. The tornado continued through a forest and crossed Pine Grove Road near McDaniel Road. The farm at this location sustained significant damage with a home and at least two barns heavily damaged. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted or snapped as well. From here, the tornado continued northeastward and began to weaken. It crossed Pearson Road, uprooting several trees before dissipating north of Pearson Road and west of Phoenix Road. At least 22 homes suffered varying degrees of damage.