Storm Events Database
- Data Access
- Search
- FTP Access
- Database Download
- Storm Data Publication
- Documentation
- Storm Data FAQ
- Storm Data Preparation
- Tornado EF Scale
- External Resources
- NOAA's SPC Reports
- NOAA's SPC WCM Page
- SHELDUS
Storm Events Database
Event Details
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF1 |
| -- Length | 3.97 Miles |
| -- Width | 50 Yards |
| State | ALABAMA |
| County/Area | PERRY |
| WFO | BMX |
| Begin Date | 04/19/2009 17:04:00 CST-6 |
| Begin Range | 5 |
| Begin Azimuth | NW |
| Begin Location | SCOTT STATION |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 32.64/-87.5 |
| End Date | 04/19/2009 17:15:00 CST-6 |
| End Range | 3 |
| End Azimuth | SW |
| End Location | FOLSOM |
| End Lat/Lon | 32.65/-87.43 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 10.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | A powerful spring storm system and associated cold front brought numerous thunderstorms to central Alabama. Many of the storms produced large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. |
| Event Narrative | The tornado touched down on Luke Jackson Road, just east of AL-61. From there, it traveled to the east-northeast, crossing over several dirt roads before lifting near Webb Road. Along the path, several large hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and softwoods were snapped. One home sustained minor shingle damage near the beginning of the path. A large deer stand was destroyed near the end of the path. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 1.075M | 0.00K | |||||||
| FAYETTE | FAYETTE CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 13:47 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 40 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| ALICEVILLE | PICKENS CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 14:06 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| BUHL | TUSCALOOSA CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 14:35 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BUHL | TUSCALOOSA CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 14:40 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 40 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.50K | 0.00K |
| COTTONDALE | TUSCALOOSA CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 15:58 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 40 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.50K | 0.00K |
| BARNESVILLE | MARION CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 16:12 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HAMILTON | MARION CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 16:23 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BARNESVILLE | MARION CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 16:28 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HAMILTON | MARION CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 16:30 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WHITSITT | HALE CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 16:52 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| SCOTT STATION | PERRY CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 17:04 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| NATURAL BRIDGE | WINSTON CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 17:15 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SCOTROCK | SHELBY CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 17:16 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| MARION | PERRY CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 17:28 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K |
| DOUBLE SPGS | WINSTON CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 17:35 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MAYLENE | SHELBY CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 17:53 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| MAPLESVILLE | CHILTON CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 18:18 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| CALUMET | WALKER CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 18:43 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| RAMER | MONTGOMERY CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 19:10 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 12.00K | 0.00K |
| BLOUNTSVILLE | BLOUNT CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 19:12 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| PINE LEVEL | MONTGOMERY CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 19:20 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K |
| SAYRE | JEFFERSON CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 19:25 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HECTOR | BULLOCK CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 19:36 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| MATTAWANA | BLOUNT CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 19:59 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 400.00K | 0.00K |
| GREENSPORT | ST. CLAIR CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 20:21 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| LITTLE TEXAS | MACON CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 20:35 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.50K | 0.00K |
| CREEK STAND | MACON CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 20:40 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.50K | 0.00K |
| TALLADEGA | TALLADEGA CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 21:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| GIRARD | RUSSELL CO. | AL | 04/19/2009 | 21:33 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 500.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 1.075M | 0.00K |


