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Event Details
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF1 |
| -- Length | 16.57 Miles |
| -- Width | 800 Yards |
| State | ALABAMA |
| County/Area | ST. CLAIR |
| WFO | BMX |
| Begin Date | 05/03/2009 13:27:00 CST-6 |
| Begin Range | 4 |
| Begin Azimuth | NW |
| Begin Location | NEW LONDON |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 33.52/-86.41 |
| End Date | 05/03/2009 13:47:00 CST-6 |
| End Range | 5 |
| End Azimuth | NNE |
| End Location | RIVERSIDE |
| End Lat/Lon | 33.67/-86.18 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 100.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | A cold front dipping into the Tennessee Valley helped spark strong to severe thunderstorms for several days, with large hail, damaging winds, and several tornadoes. |
| Event Narrative | The tornado touched down in Pleasant Grove along CR-27. It then tracked northeastward and generally paralleled CR-27 and Wolf Creek. The tornado crossed Interstate 20 near the intersection of US-231 in Pell City, and continued northeastward all the way to the Coosa River just beyond the River Ranch Road Community. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped off along the path. Many fallen trees and power poles landed on homes and outbuildings. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 1 | 1.104M | 0.00K | |||||||
| ORD | ETOWAH CO. | AL | 05/01/2009 | 18:35 | CST-6 | Hail | 2.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MAXWELLBORN | CALHOUN CO. | AL | 05/01/2009 | 19:03 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HAMILTON | MARION CO. | AL | 05/02/2009 | 13:50 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.50K | 0.00K |
| PEARCES MILL | MARION CO. | AL | 05/02/2009 | 14:42 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MOLLOY | LAMAR CO. | AL | 05/02/2009 | 16:02 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MOLLOY | LAMAR CO. | AL | 05/02/2009 | 16:08 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| COVIN | FAYETTE CO. | AL | 05/02/2009 | 16:20 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HIGHTOGY | LAMAR CO. | AL | 05/02/2009 | 16:27 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| KINGVILLE | LAMAR CO. | AL | 05/02/2009 | 16:42 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BANKSTON | FAYETTE CO. | AL | 05/02/2009 | 17:41 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BERRY | FAYETTE CO. | AL | 05/02/2009 | 17:47 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BRADLEYTOWN | WALKER CO. | AL | 05/02/2009 | 18:39 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| SILOAM | SUMTER CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 11:51 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| CUBA | SUMTER CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 11:55 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| GILES | BIBB CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 11:57 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LINDEN | MARENGO CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 12:11 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 1 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| FORKLAND | GREENE CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 12:20 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| NEWBERN | HALE CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 12:32 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| GREENSBORO | HALE CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 12:36 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| VESTAVIA HILLS | JEFFERSON CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 12:45 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| QUITO | SHELBY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 12:54 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 120.00K | 0.00K |
| MARION | PERRY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 12:55 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| QUITO | SHELBY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 12:56 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| ARGYLE | SHELBY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:01 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| DUNAVANT | SHELBY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:03 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| DUNAVANT | SHELBY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:05 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| PRESCOTT | ST. CLAIR CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:15 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 60.00K | 0.00K |
| LAWLEY | BIBB CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:15 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| VANDIVER | SHELBY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:19 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ACMAR | ST. CLAIR CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:19 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| MAPLESVILLE | CHILTON CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:20 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MAPLESVILLE | CHILTON CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:20 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| STERRETT | SHELBY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:23 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NEW LONDON | ST. CLAIR CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:27 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| JEMISON | CHILTON CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:33 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 60.00K | 0.00K |
| CLANTON GRAGG ARPT | CHILTON CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:33 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| THORSBY | CHILTON CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:37 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| CROPWELL | ST. CLAIR CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:37 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LAY LAKE | SHELBY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:40 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 60.00K | 0.00K |
| BARTON | LOWNDES CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:43 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| MARBLE VLY | COOSA CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:47 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| BOOTH | AUTAUGA CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:47 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| HAYNEVILLE | LOWNDES CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:48 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| COLUMBIANA | SHELBY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:50 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| EDEN | ST. CLAIR CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 13:55 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| MIGNON | TALLADEGA CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:04 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| SYLACAUGA | TALLADEGA CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:04 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K |
| MILLBROOK | ELMORE CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:08 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 6.00K | 0.00K |
| COBBS FORD | ELMORE CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:08 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| MITYLENE | MONTGOMERY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| MITYLENE | MONTGOMERY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| PINEDALE | MONTGOMERY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:15 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| WETUMPKA | ELMORE CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:20 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| ASHLAND | CLAY CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:32 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| LINCOLN | TALLADEGA CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:34 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| LADIGA | CALHOUN CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:40 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| DADEVILLE | TALLAPOOSA CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:46 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| TUSKEGEE | MACON CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 14:55 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| AUBURN | LEE CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 15:15 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| OPELIKA | LEE CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 15:21 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 53 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LAFAYETTE | CHAMBERS CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 15:22 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| ROANOKE | RANDOLPH CO. | AL | 05/03/2009 | 15:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 0 | 1 | 1.104M | 0.00K |
