Crenshaw County Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in Crenshaw County is about the same as Alabama average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Crenshaw County is lower than Alabama average and is higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #58
| Crenshaw County | 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
| Crenshaw County | 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, #43
| Crenshaw County | 191.79 |
| 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 7,422 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Crenshaw County 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: | 64 | Dense Fog: | 1 | Drought: | 92 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 482 | Hail: | 2,001 | Heat: | 78 | Heavy Snow: | 35 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 5 | Ice Storm: | 14 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 63 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 4,073 | Tropical Storm: | 24 | Wildfire: | 9 | Winter Storm: | 22 | Winter Weather: | 45 |
| Other: | 414 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Crenshaw County.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Crenshaw County.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Crenshaw County.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 76 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Crenshaw County.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 3.3 | 1973-11-20 | 2 | 31°43'N / 86°16'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Crenshaw | |||
| 6.4 | 1965-09-29 | 2 | 31°42'N / 86°13'W | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Crenshaw | |||
| 11.9 | 1974-01-20 | 2 | 31°43'N / 86°07'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pike | |||
| 14.0 | 1969-05-18 | 2 | 31°33'N / 86°14'W | 31°35'N / 86°08'W | 6.40 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Crenshaw |
| 14.8 | 1956-05-03 | 3 | 31°36'N / 86°33'W | 31°37'N / 86°30'W | 3.80 Miles | 83 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Covington |
| 16.1 | 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 |
| 16.7 | 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 |
| 18.7 | 1957-06-28 | 2 | 31°46'N / 86°43'W | 31°51'N / 86°32'W | 12.30 Miles | 133 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Butler |
| 18.8 | 1962-01-05 | 2 | 31°45'N / 86°00'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pike | |
| 19.3 | 1961-04-27 | 2 | 31°40'N / 86°00'W | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Pike | |||
| 20.3 | 1972-07-03 | 2 | 31°48'N / 85°59'W | 0.30 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Pike | |
| 20.9 | 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 |
| 22.3 | 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 |
| 22.3 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 23.2 | 1957-06-28 | 2 | 31°31'N / 86°40'W | 31°35'N / 86°38'W | 5.20 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Butler |
| 23.6 | 1971-09-17 | 3 | 31°25'N / 86°10'W | 0.30 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Coffee | |
| 23.7 | 1976-03-31 | 2 | 31°23'N / 86°23'W | 31°24'N / 86°20'W | 3.80 Miles | 40 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Covington |
| 24.3 | 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 |
| 24.5 | 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 |
| 24.9 | 1974-12-19 | 3 | 31°56'N / 85°58'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 3K | 0 | Pike | |
| 25.4 | 1979-07-11 | 2 | 31°24'N / 86°37'W | 31°29'N / 86°33'W | 7.10 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 4 | 0K | 0 | Covington |
| 26.4 | 1973-04-18 | 2 | 31°25'N / 86°04'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 14 | 2.5M | 0 | Coffee | |
| 27.0 | 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 |
| 27.2 | 1983-12-28 | 2 | 31°17'N / 86°38'W | 31°29'N / 86°26'W | 15.00 Miles | 80 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Covington |
| 27.5 | 1957-06-28 | 2 | 31°27'N / 86°42'W | 31°31'N / 86°40'W | 5.20 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Covington |
| 29.5 | 1971-03-03 | 3 | 31°43'N / 85°49'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pike | |
| 29.6 | 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 |
| 29.8 | 1957-06-28 | 2 | 31°24'N / 86°54'W | 31°38'N / 86°37'W | 23.20 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Conecuh |
| 30.1 | 1957-06-28 | 2 | 31°26'N / 86°42'W | 31°27'N / 86°42'W | 1.10 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Conecuh |
| 30.5 | 2006-11-15 | 2 | 31°12'N / 86°22'W | 31°23'N / 86°13'W | 16.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.0M | 0K | Covington |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado first touched down near Hillcrest Ponds around the junction of county roads 34 and 45, then moved northeast, before lifting back into the clouds near county road 70 just west of Friendship. Considerable damage occurred along the path of the tornado. The first residence hit had two large grain silos torn from their foundations. One was thrown roughly 15 yards, the other about 150 yards across the road and into a nearby pasture. Another home sustained considerable damage when an outbuilding was lifted by the tornado and thrown into the home. Several other homes along the path of the tornado suffered roof damage. The most significant and widespread damage along the path of the tornado occurred near Opine, where up to six commercial poultry farm buildings were destroyed or heavily damaged. Approximately 130,000 chickens were killed. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Strong southerly winds developed ahead of a cold front and caused low level shear to increase across the area. This low level shear aided in the development of several tornadoes across the area. | |||||||||||
| 31.7 | 1964-12-24 | 2 | 31°48'N / 86°53'W | 31°50'N / 86°49'W | 4.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Butler |
| 31.7 | 1962-01-05 | 2 | 31°18'N / 86°30'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Covington | |||
| 31.9 | 1994-03-09 | 2 | 31°36'N / 85°50'W | 31°36'N / 85°46'W | 3.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 50K | Coffee |
| Brief Description: A tornado touched down about two miles east of Frisco in the New Hope Community causing extensive damage. Five homes and two mobile homes were damaged; one chicken house was destroyed and five others were damaged. Two houses had the roofs blown completely off. | |||||||||||
| 32.1 | 1984-03-05 | 2 | 31°33'N / 85°49'W | 0.90 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Coffee | |
| 32.4 | 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 |
| 32.5 | 1971-03-02 | 3 | 31°41'N / 85°58'W | 31°44'N / 85°34'W | 23.80 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pike |
| 33.1 | 1983-05-16 | 3 | 31°23'N / 85°56'W | 1.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Coffee | |
| 33.2 | 1986-11-25 | 3 | 31°23'N / 85°56'W | 31°33'N / 85°46'W | 14.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 3 | 2.5M | 0 | Coffee |
| 33.2 | 1956-12-23 | 2 | 31°25'N / 87°21'W | 32°08'N / 86°25'W | 73.90 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Monroe |
| 33.8 | 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 |
| 34.0 | 2006-11-15 | 2 | 31°37'N / 85°49'W | 31°48'N / 85°40'W | 15.00 Miles | 650 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0K | Pike |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: This tornado, which is believed to have initially touched down just across the Coffee County line near the Roeton community, entered Pike County about 1.5 miles southwest of Hamilton Crossroads. The tornado track crossed US Highway 231, State Highway 10, and State Highway 130 before crossing the Pea River into western Barbour County. Numerous trees were blown down or snapped off along the path. Numerous structures suffered significant damage, including a water tower that completely collapsed, a fire department building, and several homes. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A strong storm system brought severe weather and heavy rainfall to much of Central Alabama. | |||||||||||
| 35.8 | 1986-11-25 | 3 | 31°33'N / 85°46'W | 31°38'N / 85°42'W | 8.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Dale |
| 37.7 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 37.9 | 1959-03-21 | 2 | 31°20'N / 85°52'W | 31°22'N / 85°51'W | 2.70 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Coffee |
| 37.9 | 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 |
| 38.5 | 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 |
| 39.4 | 1973-12-29 | 3 | 31°19'N / 85°54'W | 31°20'N / 85°48'W | 5.90 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 11 | 2.5M | 0 | Coffee |
| 39.4 | 1975-01-10 | 2 | 32°18'N / 86°24'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Montgomery | |
| 40.1 | 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 |
| 40.2 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 40.2 | 2007-03-01 | 4 | 31°16'N / 85°55'W | 31°22'N / 85°46'W | 10.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 9 | 50 | 250.0M | 0K | Coffee |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A tornado touched down just southwest of the Enterprise Municipal Airport. It caused minor damage to some houses. Four chicken houses were destroyed. The tornado then traveled northeast and quickly intensified as it moved into the Enterprise city limits. It severely damaged the high school just north of the downtown. Eight students were killed as walls collapsed on them while they took shelter in the interior hallways. Fifty more were injured. The football stadium was destroyed. Many vehicles surrounding the schools were overturned or tossed about. Several state roads were impassible due to debris and fallen utility poles and lines. The ninth fatality occurred where an elderly woman was standing behind a living room window of her home as the glass shattered. A nearby elementary school was heavily damaged with no deaths or injuries reported there. Damage near the high school and in northeast Enterprise reached low end EF-4. Damage assessments indicated 239 homes destroyed, 374 homes with major damage, 529 homes with minor damage, and 251 homes affected. Coffee County was declared a federal disaster area, with preliminary FEMA individual assistance figures totalling over $1 million. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a warm front over the Florida Panhandle and moved northeast across southeast Alabama and into extreme southwest Georgia during the afternoon hours of March 1. The strongest tornado, classified an EF-4, killed nine and injured 50 in Enterprise, Alabama. | |||||||||||
| 41.1 | 1957-06-28 | 2 | 31°25'N / 87°03'W | 31°29'N / 86°49'W | 14.50 Miles | 133 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Conecuh |
| 41.2 | 1954-04-16 | 2 | 31°19'N / 85°49'W | 31°20'N / 85°48'W | 1.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Coffee |
| 41.2 | 1955-10-16 | 2 | 31°19'N / 85°50'W | 31°19'N / 85°48'W | 1.90 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Coffee |
| 41.5 | 1972-01-13 | 2 | 31°20'N / 85°48'W | 31°23'N / 85°44'W | 5.20 Miles | 100 Yards | 4 | 88 | 250K | 0 | Dale |
| 41.6 | 1972-01-13 | 2 | 31°19'N / 85°48'W | 31°20'N / 85°48'W | 1.10 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Coffee |
| 41.9 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 42.1 | 1985-09-23 | 2 | 31°25'N / 87°00'W | 31°40'N / 87°00'W | 15.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Conecuh |
| 43.4 | 1973-12-29 | 3 | 31°20'N / 85°48'W | 31°20'N / 85°42'W | 5.70 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Dale |
| 43.5 | 1984-03-05 | 2 | 31°21'N / 85°44'W | 31°27'N / 85°39'W | 8.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 14 | 25.0M | 0 | Dale |
| 43.7 | 1986-11-25 | 3 | 31°38'N / 85°42'W | 31°53'N / 85°27'W | 22.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Barbour |
| 43.9 | 1973-12-30 | 3 | 31°27'N / 85°39'W | 1.50 Miles | 120 Yards | 0 | 14 | 3K | 0 | Dale | |
| 44.2 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 44.2 | 1954-04-16 | 2 | 31°20'N / 85°48'W | 31°27'N / 85°34'W | 16.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Dale |
| 44.8 | 1955-10-16 | 2 | 31°19'N / 85°48'W | 31°25'N / 85°35'W | 14.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 5 | 2.5M | 0 | Dale |
| 44.9 | 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 | |||||||||||
| 45.4 | 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 |
| 46.2 | 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 |
| 46.6 | 1957-06-28 | 2 | 31°55'N / 87°05'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Wilcox | |
| 46.8 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 46.9 | 1980-05-20 | 2 | 31°44'N / 85°35'W | 31°52'N / 85°28'W | 11.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Barbour |
| 48.1 | 2008-02-17 | 2 | 31°06'N / 86°48'W | 31°11'N / 86°42'W | 9.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 700K | 0K | Escambia |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A strong EF-2 tornado first touched down over a heavily forested area about 5 miles southwest of Dixie and then moved northeast across the forest crossing highway 29 just to the west of Dixie. The tornado then continued northeast across heavily forested areas moving into western Covington county 3.1 miles northeast of Dixie. Significant tree damage occurred along the track of the tornado with structural damage confined to the populated area of Dixie. Three homes were destroyed in Dixie and two large towers were damaged. Two occupants of one of the homes that was destroyed in Dixie got into an interior bathroom on the lowest floor of the two story house and covered themselves with cushions. The tornado tore off the top story of the home and damaged the lower floor but the two residents were unharmed. Some century old headstones were blown over in a cemetery just north of Dixie. No injuries were reported. EPISODE NARRATIVE: The long lived supercell that moved through northwest Florida, passed into Alabama producing a tornado along with hail and wind damage. | |||||||||||
| 48.8 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 49.0 | 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 |
| 49.2 | 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 |
| 49.3 | 1971-04-23 | 4 | 31°30'N / 87°18'W | 31°46'N / 87°00'W | 25.40 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Monroe |
* 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.