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36057 Zip Code Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in 36057 Zip Code is about the same as Alabama average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in 36057 Zip Code is lower than Alabama average and is higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #631
| 36057 Zip Code | 0.01 |
| Alabama | 0.08 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| 36057 Zip Code | 0.0000 |
| Alabama | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #590
| 36057 Zip Code | 191.00 |
| Alabama | 255.80 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 2,321 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of 36057 Zip Code were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 0 | Cold: | 47 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 39 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 149 | Hail: | 678 | Heat: | 66 | Heavy Snow: | 8 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 1 | Ice Storm: | 2 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 15 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,179 | Tropical Storm: | 5 | Wildfire: | 1 | Winter Storm: | 11 | Winter Weather: | 11 |
| Other: | 109 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near 36057 Zip Code.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near 36057 Zip Code.
No historical earthquake events found in or near 36057 Zip Code.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 67 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near 36057 Zip Code.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 2.8 | 1996-03-06 | 2 | 32°20'N / 86°08'W | 32°23'N / 86°05'W | 4.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 2 | 17 | 1.5M | 0 | Montgomery |
| Brief Description: The fourth in a series of four tornadoes across southern and eastern Montgomery cut a swath of destruction about 4 miles in length in an area just outside the city limits of Montgomery. The tornado began in an open field just south of a small housing development called Ranchette Estates. The tornado travelled on a path toward the northeast moving across the Country Estates Mobile Home Park where two men were killed and a number of others were injured. The tornado continued toward the northeast damaging the Georgia Washington Junior High School. It ended shortly after damaging a number of houses in the Bridlebrook Farms sub-division. About 40 homes were damaged in the Bridlebrook Farms area while nearly all of the mobile homes in Country Estates were damaged or destroyed. Total path length was about 4 miles with a path width of 200 yards. This tornado actually represents the fifth damaging event that occurred in Montgomery County between 5:12 am and about 5:30 am. M25MH, M30MH | |||||||||||
| 4.1 | 2006-11-15 | 2 | 32°19'N / 86°14'W | 32°24'N / 86°05'W | 7.00 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 6 | 500K | 0K | Montgomery |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The Montgomery tornado touched down approximately 1.4 miles southwest of the Shakespeare Festival, and tracked northeastward across the Woodmere and Beauvoir Lakes Subdivisions. The tornado then crossed Interstate 85 at Bell Road and continued northeastward to the Atlanta Highway, just west of Taylor Road. Numerous trees were snapped off or downed along the path with minor roof damage to numerous homes. Near the Atlanta Highway, the tornado crossed the A.U.M. ball field complex and struck the Montgomery Postal Processing and Distribution Center and Post Office. The main doors of the post office were blown in and portions of the roof were lifted off to the north. Numerous trees were snapped off at ground level on the south and west sides of the building. A tractor trailer was completely turned around and moved 30 yards and flipped over. Other postal vehicles and cars in the parking lot were moved or received significant damage. Just to the north, the tornado produced major damage to the Fun Zone Skating Rink. This was a large metal building structure which was nearly totally destroyed. Several vehicles were tossed around and significantly damaged or crushed by debris from the building. As the tornado crossed the Atlanta Highway, several metal power poles were either significantly bent or downed. At the Saddleback Ridge Apartment Complex, at least two apartment buildings lost their roofs and portions of the second floor. The tornado continued another 2.25 miles northeastward, ending in a field just south of Wares Ferry Road. Six people suffered minor injuries. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A strong storm system brought severe weather and heavy rainfall to much of Central Alabama. | |||||||||||
| 8.4 | 1979-11-25 | 3 | 32°23'N / 86°15'W | 32°30'N / 86°14'W | 8.30 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 20 | 2.5M | 0 | Montgomery |
| 10.2 | 1979-11-25 | 3 | 32°30'N / 86°14'W | 32°31'N / 86°13'W | 1.90 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Elmore |
| 10.7 | 1956-12-23 | 2 | 32°08'N / 86°25'W | 32°25'N / 86°01'W | 30.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 0K | 0 | Montgomery |
| 13.4 | 1956-12-23 | 2 | 32°25'N / 86°01'W | 32°36'N / 85°49'W | 17.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Elmore |
| 15.0 | 1984-05-03 | 3 | 32°26'N / 86°22'W | 32°27'N / 86°21'W | 1.00 Mile | 800 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Elmore |
| 15.9 | 1969-04-18 | 4 | 32°13'N / 86°00'W | 32°13'N / 85°53'W | 6.80 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Bullock |
| 16.1 | 1984-05-03 | 3 | 32°22'N / 86°24'W | 32°26'N / 86°22'W | 6.00 Miles | 800 Yards | 5 | 37 | 2.5M | 0 | Montgomery |
| 16.7 | 1976-03-12 | 3 | 32°37'N / 86°04'W | 32°39'N / 86°00'W | 4.90 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 15 | 2.5M | 0 | Elmore |
| 18.4 | 1975-01-10 | 2 | 32°18'N / 86°24'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Montgomery | |
| 19.2 | 2008-02-17 | 3 | 32°24'N / 86°28'W | 32°28'N / 86°24'W | 6.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 50 | 10.0M | 0K | Autauga |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado touched down near the waste water treatment facility south southwest of the city of Prattville. It then tracked northeastward and crossed US Highway 82, US Highway 31, and Cobbs Ford Road. The southern and eastern parts of Prattville sustained significant damage. The highest winds likely occurred along Cobbs Ford Road/East Main Street near McQueen Smith Road and in the Silver Hills Subdivision. An estimated 200 residential homes and 40 businesses were damaged or destroyed. Hundreds of trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along the path. In addition, 50 injuries were reported, but there were no fatalities. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A broken squall line, sparked by an advancing cold front and strong upper level storm, caused severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across Central Alabama. | |||||||||||
| 20.2 | 1966-11-10 | 2 | 32°18'N / 86°30'W | 32°16'N / 86°21'W | 9.30 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Lowndes |
| 20.4 | 1977-03-29 | 2 | 32°37'N / 86°21'W | 32°42'N / 86°12'W | 10.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Elmore |
| 21.8 | 1996-03-18 | 3 | 32°39'N / 86°01'W | 32°44'N / 85°55'W | 10.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 700K | 50K | Elmore |
| Brief Description: A tornado began on the northeast side of Eclectic and extended for 10 miles in Elmore County crossing the Elmore-Tallapoosa county line just east of Highway 63. The tornado continued for another 14 miles in Tallapoosa County crossing Lake Martin and ending on the north side of Jacksons Gap not far from where a tornado had occurred earlier in the evening. This was classified as an F3 tornado with a total damage path of 24 miles with a width of a quarter of a mile at the widest. Numerous buildings of all types were damaged along the track. Some of the most intense damage occurred as the tornado emerged from crossing Lake Martin in the Peckerwood area just southwest of Jacksons Gap. Numerous permanent homes and mobile homes were seriously damaged or destroyed. | |||||||||||
| 23.4 | 1969-04-18 | 4 | 31°56'N / 86°27'W | 32°13'N / 86°00'W | 32.80 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Crenshaw |
| 23.5 | 1977-03-29 | 2 | 32°35'N / 86°31'W | 32°37'N / 86°21'W | 10.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Autauga |
| 23.9 | 1963-04-29 | 2 | 32°11'N / 86°31'W | 32°12'N / 86°21'W | 9.80 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Lowndes |
| 25.3 | 1979-11-25 | 2 | 32°43'N / 85°55'W | 32°44'N / 85°54'W | 1.90 Miles | 60 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Elmore |
| 25.6 | 1975-01-10 | 2 | 32°18'N / 85°41'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 9 | 250K | 0 | Macon | |
| 26.4 | 1957-06-28 | 2 | 32°09'N / 86°35'W | 32°15'N / 86°24'W | 12.80 Miles | 117 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Lowndes |
| 29.3 | 2004-11-24 | 2 | 32°23'N / 86°40'W | 32°28'N / 86°33'W | 9.70 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 1 | 900K | 0 | Autauga |
| Brief Description: The tornado touched down 2.5 miles to the southwest of Autaugaville. The tornado then moved northeastward across Clark's Landing, where it destroyed several mobile homes, travel campers, and boats. After crossing Swift Creek, the tornado crumpled 2 high-voltage power line towers before moving across the Forester Community, where it partially damaged or completely destroyed several structures. Shortly after crossing CR 14, the tornado dissipated. Numerous structures and homes were destroyed along the path of the tornado. One woman sustained minor head injuries as she rode out the tornado in her car. The tornado damage path was 9.7 miles long and was 500 yards wide at its widest point. Begin: 32 23.62/86 40.37 End: 32 27.67/86 31.67 | |||||||||||
| 30.1 | 1984-05-03 | 2 | 32°26'N / 85°37'W | 32°26'N / 85°34'W | 3.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Macon |
| 31.1 | 1973-03-16 | 2 | 32°42'N / 86°30'W | 32°48'N / 86°23'W | 9.70 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Chilton |
| 31.2 | 1976-03-12 | 2 | 32°44'N / 86°28'W | 0.10 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Chilton | |
| 31.2 | 2007-03-01 | 2 | 32°01'N / 86°27'W | 32°04'N / 86°25'W | 3.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 4 | 50K | 0K | Lowndes |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: What would eventually become a large tornado first touched down in far southeastern Lowndes County, along US Highway 31 in the Sandy Ridge Community. The tornado tracked northeastward, roughly parallel to US 31, before moving into extreme southwestern Montgomery County. During its short path in Lowndes County, the tornado damaged several structures and downed numerous trees. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A powerful spring storm system brought an outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail to Central Alabama. | |||||||||||
| 31.9 | 1996-03-18 | 2 | 32°24'N / 86°51'W | 32°18'N / 86°27'W | 3.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Montgomery |
| Brief Description: An F2 tornado began about 1.5 miles south of Gordonville in central Lowndes County at 7:12 pm and noved northeasterly taking it south and east of Moses and just north of Hayneville. The tornado crossed County Road 21 5 to 6 miles north-northeast Hayneville. The tornado crossed the Lowndes-Montgomery county line just south of U. S. 80 around 7:39 pm and dissipated about three miles into Montgomery County around 7:43 pm. Two people were injured when a couple of mobile homes were destroyed on Highway 21 north of Hayneville. | |||||||||||
| 32.3 | 1996-03-18 | 2 | 32°09'N / 86°45'W | 32°17'N / 86°29'W | 16.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 100K | 25K | Lowndes |
| Brief Description: An F2 tornado began about 1.5 miles south of Gordonville in central Lowndes County at 7:12 pm and noved northeasterly taking it south and east of Moses and just north of Hayneville. The tornado crossed County Road 21 5 to 6 miles north-northeast Hayneville. The tornado crossed the Lowndes-Montgomery county line just south of U. S. 80 around 7:39 pm and dissipated about three miles into Montgomery County around 7:43 pm. Two people were injured when a couple of mobile homes were destroyed on Highway 21 north of Hayneville. | |||||||||||
| 32.5 | 1982-01-03 | 2 | 32°47'N / 86°25'W | 32°50'N / 86°21'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Coosa | ||
| 32.9 | 1964-04-28 | 2 | 32°03'N / 86°29'W | 31°59'N / 86°24'W | 6.80 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Lowndes |
| 32.9 | 1982-01-03 | 2 | 32°45'N / 86°31'W | 32°47'N / 86°25'W | 15.00 Miles | 140 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Chilton |
| 33.2 | 1974-12-19 | 3 | 31°56'N / 85°58'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 3K | 0 | Pike | |
| 33.3 | 1968-11-17 | 3 | 32°49'N / 86°27'W | 32°52'N / 86°13'W | 14.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Coosa |
| 33.9 | 1982-01-03 | 2 | 32°41'N / 86°34'W | 32°44'N / 86°33'W | 8.00 Miles | 80 Yards | 0 | 6 | 250K | 0 | Autauga |
| 33.9 | 1979-11-25 | 2 | 31°59'N / 86°35'W | 32°10'N / 86°30'W | 13.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 12 | 25K | 0 | Lowndes |
| 34.4 | 1982-01-03 | 2 | 32°44'N / 86°33'W | 32°47'N / 86°29'W | 0 | 6 | 250K | 0 | Chilton | ||
| 36.4 | 1963-04-29 | 2 | 32°29'N / 86°46'W | 32°36'N / 86°39'W | 10.60 Miles | 600 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Autauga |
| 37.6 | 2004-11-24 | 2 | 32°39'N / 86°48'W | 32°49'N / 86°26'W | 22.30 Miles | 1400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0 | Chilton |
| Brief Description: National Weather Service Meteorologist made a few trips to the damage areas across Autauga, Chilton and Coosa Counties. The damage was consistent with a very large tornado with a long damage path. The tornado damage was rated an F2, but the strength of the tornado may have been stronger but the tornado affected mostly rural areas. The F2 tornado first touched down between Jones and Bethel Grove generally producing only tree damage until it reached the county line. The tornado then traveled on a northeast heading into southern Chilton County between Pletcher and Billingsley. The tornado was fairly weak at this time, blowing down and snapping off several large trees in rural areas. As the tornado approached the west side of Interstate 65, the tornado increased to F2 intensity and caused considerable damage to several structures. Continuing northeast, the tornado weakened a bit as it crossed Interstate 65 in the vicinity of mile marker 202, approximately 3 miles south of the Clanton Exit. The tornado was still strong enough at this time to down several large trees and block the northbound lanes of traffic. After crossing the interstate, the tornado regained F2 intensity moving through the Cooper Community. The tornado produced extensive structural damage in Cooper. Several homes, businesses, mobile homes and out-buildings were damaged or destroyed. Hundreds of trees were blown down or snapped off in this area. The tornado moved across eastern Chilton County and went across Lake Mitchell. At Lake Mitchell, on the Chilton/Coosa County Line, numerous homes and mobile homes were destroyed generally between Blue Creek and Cargle Creek. The tornado crossed Lake Mitchell and moved into the Coosa Wildlife Management Area along Hatchet Creek. Hundreds of trees were splintered in this area. The tornado then moved through rural Coosa County crossing US 231 just south of the Hanover Community. The tornado dissipated shortly after US 231. The tornado damage path was 49.1 miles long and an astounding 1400 yards wide at its widest point. No injuries or fatalities were reported with this strong tornado. Begin: 32 35.77/86 53.11 End: 32 59.99/86 11.45 | |||||||||||
| 38.5 | 1979-11-25 | 2 | 32°44'N / 85°54'W | 33°04'N / 85°44'W | 25.00 Miles | 60 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Tallapoosa |
| 39.6 | 2008-02-17 | 2 | 32°10'N / 86°49'W | 32°16'N / 86°41'W | 11.00 Miles | 225 Yards | 0 | 10 | 215K | 0K | Lowndes |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado touched down in the Collirene Community, about 14 miles west of Hayneville. It then tracked northeastward, and ended just north of US Highway 80, several miles west of Lowndesboro. At least 11 structures, most of them mobile homes, were damaged with three of these being completely destroyed. Hundreds of trees were either snapped or were uprooted along the damage path. The most extensive damage occurred in and near the Collirene Community. Ten injuries were attributed to this tornado. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A broken squall line, sparked by an advancing cold front and strong upper level storm, caused severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across Central Alabama. | |||||||||||
| 40.0 | 1972-01-10 | 2 | 32°44'N / 85°35'W | 32°47'N / 85°33'W | 4.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Chambers |
| 40.0 | 2004-11-24 | 2 | 32°53'N / 86°31'W | 33°00'N / 86°11'W | 18.70 Miles | 1400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 100K | 0 | Coosa |
| Brief Description: National Weather Service Meteorologist made a few trips to the damage areas across Autauga, Chilton and Coosa Counties. The damage was consistent with a very large tornado with a long damage path. The tornado damage was rated an F2, but the strength of the tornado may have been stronger but the tornado affected mostly rural areas. The F2 tornado first touched down between Jones and Bethel Grove generally producing only tree damage until it reached the county line. The tornado then traveled on a northeast heading into southern Chilton County between Pletcher and Billingsley. The tornado was fairly weak at this time, blowing down and snapping off several large trees in rural areas. As the tornado approached the west side of Interstate 65, the tornado increased to F2 intensity and caused considerable damage to several structures. Continuing northeast, the tornado weakened a bit as it crossed Interstate 65 in the vicinity of mile marker 202, approximately 3 miles south of the Clanton Exit. The tornado was still strong enough at this time to down several large trees and block the northbound lanes of traffic. After crossing the interstate, the tornado regained F2 intensity moving through the Cooper Community. The tornado produced extensive structural damage in Cooper. Several homes, businesses, mobile homes and out-buildings were damaged or destroyed. Hundreds of trees were blown down or snapped off in this area. The tornado moved across eastern Chilton County and went across Lake Mitchell. At Lake Mitchell, on the Chilton/Coosa County Line, numerous homes and mobile homes were destroyed generally between Blue Creek and Cargle Creek. The tornado crossed Lake Mitchell and moved into the Coosa Wildlife Management Area along Hatchet Creek. Hundreds of trees were splintered in this area. The tornado then moved through rural Coosa County crossing US 231 just south of the Hanover Community. The tornado dissipated shortly after US 231. The tornado damage path was 49.1 miles long and an astounding 1400 yards wide at its widest point. No injuries or fatalities were reported with this strong tornado. Begin: 32 35.77/86 53.11 End: 32 59.99/86 11.45 | |||||||||||
| 40.8 | 1976-03-12 | 3 | 32°35'N / 86°55'W | 32°34'N / 86°38'W | 16.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 4 | 2.5M | 0 | Autauga |
| 42.0 | 1972-07-03 | 2 | 31°48'N / 85°59'W | 0.30 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Pike | |
| 42.7 | 1968-11-17 | 3 | 32°54'N / 86°45'W | 32°49'N / 86°27'W | 18.30 Miles | 400 Yards | 1 | 24 | 2.5M | 0 | Chilton |
| 43.0 | 1981-04-01 | 3 | 32°15'N / 85°24'W | 32°15'N / 85°23'W | 2 | 23 | 25.0M | 0 | Russell | ||
| 43.2 | 1958-02-06 | 2 | 31°43'N / 86°07'W | 31°50'N / 85°59'W | 11.30 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pike |
| 43.5 | 1986-11-26 | 2 | 31°46'N / 85°58'W | 31°49'N / 85°51'W | 8.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Pike |
| 43.8 | 1969-04-18 | 4 | 31°50'N / 86°38'W | 31°56'N / 86°27'W | 12.80 Miles | 500 Yards | 2 | 11 | 250K | 0 | Butler |
| 43.8 | 1961-12-11 | 2 | 33°02'N / 86°05'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Coosa | |||
| 43.8 | 1973-12-26 | 2 | 33°02'N / 86°05'W | 0.10 Mile | 27 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Talladega | |
| 44.3 | 1978-04-18 | 2 | 33°01'N / 86°19'W | 0.10 Mile | 80 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Coosa | |
| 44.6 | 1979-11-25 | 2 | 31°52'N / 86°40'W | 31°59'N / 86°35'W | 9.40 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Butler |
| 45.3 | 1962-01-05 | 2 | 31°45'N / 86°00'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pike | |
| 45.5 | 2004-11-24 | 2 | 32°36'N / 86°54'W | 32°39'N / 86°47'W | 8.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 30K | 0 | Autauga |
| Brief Description: National Weather Service Meteorologist made a few trips to the damage areas across Autauga, Chilton and Coosa Counties. The damage was consistent with a very large tornado with a long damage path. The tornado damage was rated an F2, but the strength of the tornado may have been stronger but the tornado affected mostly rural areas. The F2 tornado first touched down between Jones and Bethel Grove generally producing only tree damage until it reached the county line. The tornado then traveled on a northeast heading into southern Chilton County between Pletcher and Billingsley. The tornado was fairly weak at this time, blowing down and snapping off several large trees in rural areas. As the tornado approached the west side of Interstate 65, the tornado increased to F2 intensity and caused considerable damage to several structures. Continuing northeast, the tornado weakened a bit as it crossed Interstate 65 in the vicinity of mile marker 202, approximately 3 miles south of the Clanton Exit. The tornado was still strong enough at this time to down several large trees and block the northbound lanes of traffic. After crossing the interstate, the tornado regained F2 intensity moving through the Cooper Community. The tornado produced extensive structural damage in Cooper. Several homes, businesses, mobile homes and out-buildings were damaged or destroyed. Hundreds of trees were blown down or snapped off in this area. The tornado moved across eastern Chilton County and went across Lake Mitchell. At Lake Mitchell, on the Chilton/Coosa County Line, numerous homes and mobile homes were destroyed generally between Blue Creek and Cargle Creek. The tornado crossed Lake Mitchell and moved into the Coosa Wildlife Management Area along Hatchet Creek. Hundreds of trees were splintered in this area. The tornado then moved through rural Coosa County crossing US 231 just south of the Hanover Community. The tornado dissipated shortly after US 231. The tornado damage path was 49.1 miles long and an astounding 1400 yards wide at its widest point. No injuries or fatalities were reported with this strong tornado. Begin: 32 35.77/86 53.11 End: 32 59.99/86 11.45 | |||||||||||
| 46.2 | 1980-04-13 | 2 | 32°36'N / 85°27'W | 32°41'N / 85°17'W | 11.30 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 13 | 2.5M | 0 | Lee |
| 46.3 | 1974-12-19 | 3 | 31°43'N / 85°53'W | 31°50'N / 85°45'W | 11.30 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Pike |
| 47.1 | 1974-01-20 | 2 | 31°43'N / 86°07'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pike | |||
| 47.6 | 1957-06-28 | 2 | 31°48'N / 85°40'W | 31°58'N / 85°28'W | 16.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Barbour |
| 48.0 | 2008-02-06 | 2 | 33°00'N / 86°30'W | 33°06'N / 86°18'W | 14.00 Miles | 2000 Yards | 0 | 0 | 115K | 0K | Coosa |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado touched down in the Hidden Valley community along Lay Lake, about 2 miles northeast of Lay Dam. It then tracked northeastward, before producing its most significant damage just east of Marble Valley along County Road 56. Four large wooden power poles were snapped off. Two mobile homes were knocked off their foundations and rolled over. Hundreds of hardwood and softwood trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the path. The tornado then continued northeastward, eventually crossing into Talladega County. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A strong cold front and very intense upper level storm system moving across the Gulf Coast States brought numerous severe thunderstorms and several tornadoes to Central Alabama. | |||||||||||
| 48.1 | 1973-11-20 | 2 | 31°43'N / 86°16'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Crenshaw | |||
| 48.1 | 1954-12-05 | 2 | 32°27'N / 85°17'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Russell | |||
| 48.6 | 2006-11-15 | 2 | 31°48'N / 85°39'W | 31°50'N / 85°38'W | 3.00 Miles | 650 Yards | 0 | 0 | 5K | 0K | Barbour |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The Hamilton Crossroads tornado crossed from Pike into Barbour County, and traveled another 3 miles before lifting. Damage in the Barbour County portion was relatively minor, and consisted of mainly downed trees. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A strong storm system brought severe weather and heavy rainfall to much of Central Alabama. | |||||||||||
| 48.6 | 1953-04-18 | 3 | 32°36'N / 85°35'W | 32°30'N / 85°00'W | 34.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 6 | 195 | 2.5M | 0 | Lee |
| 48.7 | 1965-09-29 | 2 | 31°42'N / 86°13'W | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Crenshaw | |||
| 48.8 | 1996-03-18 | 3 | 33°15'N / 85°55'W | 32°54'N / 85°48'W | 14.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tallapoosa |
| Brief Description: A tornado began on the northeast side of Eclectic and extended for 10 miles in Elmore County crossing the Elmore-Tallapoosa county line just east of Highway 63. The tornado continued for another 14 miles in Tallapoosa County crossing Lake Martin and ending on the north side of Jacksons Gap not far from where a tornado had occurred earlier in the evening. This was classified as an F3 tornado with a total damage path of 24 miles with a width of a quarter of a mile at the widest. Numerous buildings of all types were damaged along the track. Some of the most intense damage occurred as the tornado emerged from crossing Lake Martin in the Peckerwood area just southwest of Jacksons Gap. Numerous permanent homes and mobile homes were seriously damaged or destroyed. | |||||||||||
| 48.8 | 1970-04-02 | 2 | 32°40'N / 86°55'W | 32°42'N / 86°50'W | 5.60 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Dallas |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.