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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
535 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024
...NWS Damage Survey for 05/08/2024 Tornado Event Update #3...
.Update...Upgraded Henagar Tornado to EF-3...
.Henagar Tornado...
Rating: EF3
Estimated Peak Wind: 140 mph
Path Length /statute/: 12.34 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 880 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 7
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Start Time: 10:57 PM CDT
Start Location: 3 S Pisgah / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.6407 / -85.8578
End Date: 05/08/2024
End Time: 11:24 PM CDT
End Location: 2 NNW Hammondville / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.5998 / -85.6497
Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down on Hwy 71 in Jackson County, snapping
hard and softwood trees to begin its path. The tornado continued
between County Road 425 and 322, producing minor damage to the
roof of a small farm building. The tornado then overturned a
camper and injured two people downstream along County Road 422.
Also at this location, a well-built home was partially destroyed.
A mobile home was moved off its foundation here as well, with a
third of the roof of a hay barn and a horse trailer destroyed.
Projectiles were found in the field across the street from this
home, with 2x4s impaled a foot to 18" in the ground at this
location. Further south and east along State Road 40, large 100+
year old oak trees that were 4-5 foot in diameter were blown down
onto a house, collapsing two exterior walls. Windows were sucked
out at this location as well prior to the trees falling when the
tornado passed just north of the house. Up the street, a well-
built home sustained major damage when the tornado ripped the
garage off of the house and sheared it to the north and east into
the rest of the dwelling. It was at this location that the highest
wind speed was rated for this tornado, 135mph, which is the top
windspeed for an EF-2 tornado. Had anchor bolts been found in the
foundation anchoring of the walls (in lieu of the nails that were
found attaching the walls to the foundation), the tornado would
have been upgraded to an EF-3 tornado. What was left of the house
was in relatively good condition, all things considered, and it
was noted that the attic framing was anchored with strongties, and
so the roof remained intact over a good portion of the house
otherwise. At this point, the tornado was likely at its widest
point, measuring 1.13 miles wide.
NWS representatives returned to the track the following day to access
several roadways that were completely blocked from widespread fallen trees
south of State Road 40. Surveyors found damage indicators and degrees of
damage consistent with EF3 (140mph) tornado damage. The tornado was the
strongest at this point along the path. Along County Road 125, a well built
shop building was completely destroyed. The metal building structure was
well-anchored with H-beams anchored with large bolts and plates at the
bases to the foundation. The bolts were snapped and severely bent, along
with the plates. On one corner, a large 4-5 foot section of the foundation
was ripped off the ground and strewn about 10 feet away with the column
anchoring still intact. More shocking was the 20,000 pound 18-wheeler cab
that was tossed more than 150 yards into the field across CR 125. Other
nearby semi-trailers that were parked on the property were strewn in the
same direction as well, though most only were shifted 50-100 feet.
The tornado continued snapping and uprooting softwood trees over the
relatively rural landscape along Melton Drive and Elliot Road. It was at
this location where the road was impassable due to numerous trees covering
the roadway, and it was actively being removed during our survey. Further
east/southeast, the tornado moved across the intersection of
Culver/Keith/Lacey Roads, snapping and uprooting more softwood trees. The
tornado crossed State Road 40, peeling back tin on several chicken houses
between SR40 and Valley Road, causing the structural integrity of one of
the houses to be compromised. Additional softwood trees were uprooted and
snapped near the intersection of County Road 714 and 120 along State Road
40 as well, with the loss of several roof panels to a shed structure at a
house located here.
Continuing on toward the latter part of the tornado track, a large oak tree
fell onto a house on CR665 and 670. The tornado skipped along uprooting and
snapping more hard and softwood trees between this location and the
terminal point on Hwy 117 on the cusp of Hammondville, mainly in rural
Dekalb County. No additional damage points were found beyond Hwy 117 and
Interstate 59.
Thanks to both Jackson and Dekalb County EMA Offices, as well as several
Fire Departments in both counties for the support and aid in completing
these surveys.
Ravenscraft/Amin/Darish
Update #1: updated for additional survey results from Madison County
.Old Town Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph
Path Length /statute/: 2.38 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 600 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Start Time: 09:28 PM CDT
Start Location: 3 NE Huntsville / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.7377 / -86.5817
End Date: 05/08/2024
End Time: 09:32 PM CDT
End Location: 4 ENE Huntsville / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.7206 / -86.5468
Survey Summary:
An NWS storm survey determined a tornado touched down near Walker
Ave NE. The initial touchdown point was indicated by snapping of
large branches and significant leaf litter. The tornado continued
generally southeast resulting in several large trees uprooted
between Walker Ave NE and Randolph Ave SE. This track continued
southeast just north of Governors Dr SE with several additional
trees both uprooted and snapped. Between Holmes Ave and near Sun
Valley Rd SE appears to be the location where the tornado reached
its peak intensity of EF1 as indicated by the various uprooted
and snapped trees near SE California St and through the Maple
Hill Cemetery. Further along this southeast track, the tornado
weakened slightly as it tracked north of the Medical District
with additional damage of large branches down and leaf litter
observed. While our last damage point is just north of Governors
Dr SE, radar data indicates the tornadic debris signature
continued southeast over Monte Sano. We have requested additional
drone and satellite data to further refine the ending of this
tornado track and supplement this survey. Some tree damage was
noted just south of Governors Dr SE however this was identified
as wind damage from inflow winds into the supercell. Thank you to
Madison County EMA for their assistance during this survey.
Darish/Carmer/Magee
.McMullen Cove Tornado ...
Rating: EF2
Estimated Peak Wind: 122 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.87 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 275 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Start Time: 09:44 PM CDT
Start Location: 4 W Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.6996 / -86.4389
End Date: 05/08/2024
End Time: 09:48 PM CDT
End Location: 3 W Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.7015 / -86.4245
Survey Summary:
An NWS storm survey determined that a tornado touched down just
north of Little Cove Road. Our initial points for the touchdown
were indicated by siding peeled off of a garage and shearing of
limbs off of tree tops. The tornado then tracked generally east
and continued to distribute leaf litter and snap small branches
before beginning to peel some siding on single family homes. The
tornado then intensified and caused partial uplift of roofs on
the eastern side to four houses on Kenhurst Ln SE. The source of
roof failure for these homes came from the eastern portion of the
roof. The tornado was able to lift the roof from overhangs facing
eastward and then further lift additional portions of the roof.
Roof construction appeared primarily via nails and 2x4 with
Simpson Strong Ties noted along the base of the roof. Based on
these points of strongest intensity, the tornado was deemed a low-
end EF2. Roofing material was lofted one block east on Abby Glen
Way, where there was also additional scattered shingle damage. No
additional damage was noted in this neighborhood. Beyond this
neighborhood to the east lies unaccessible rural areas which we
could not survey. Additional satellite data has been requested to
further analyze the extent of this tornado track and further
updates to the end point may be required. Thank you to Madison
County EMA for their assistance during this survey.
Darish/Carmer/Magee
.Brigadoon Tornado...
Rating: EF3
Estimated Peak Wind: 136 mph
Path Length /statute/: 2.22 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 0.13 miles
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Start Time: 08:23 PM CDT
Start Location: 7 SE Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.7499 / -87.1944
End Date: 05/08/2024
End Time: 08:30 PM CDT
End Location: 8 N Hillsboro / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.7556 / -87.1561
Survey Summary:
A tornado touched down on the Tennessee River just east of where the Elk
River meets the Tennessee River and proceeded to move inland at the
Brigadoon neighborhood. Public photos and videos confirm the tornado
was over water before it moved on land. It first caused damage at
Inverness Place and this is where the homes with the largest amount of
damage was found. The home that had the greatest damage had all
exterior walls facing the river collapsed, the roof of the main
part of the house completely gone and the two story four car
garage was collapsed with the roof also gone. The front of the
house and interior rooms remained in tact. This damage is
correlated with low end EF3 damage. Homes nearby had substantial
roof damage, damaged vehicles, and other various exterior damage.
Numerous large trees throughout the neighborhood were uprooted or
snapped. Moving further into the subdivision, there was roof and
exterior home damage to a lesser extent, fences knocked over by
other debris and broken windows. The tornado lifted in a field
outside of the subdivision.
Saari/Smith
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
539 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024
...NWS Damage Survey for 05/08/2024 Tornado Event Update #4...
.Poorhouse Hollow Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph
Path Length /statute/: 6.22 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 160 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Start Time: 08:15 PM CDT
Start Location: 6 NE Ardmore / Lincoln County / TN
Start Lat/Lon: 35.0728 / -86.7742
End Date: 05/08/2024
End Time: 08:33 PM CDT
End Location: 8 SW Fayetteville / Lincoln County / TN
End Lat/Lon: 35.0648 / -86.6665
Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL and Lincoln Co. EMA
damage assessment team determined the damage in southwest Lincoln
Co. was consistent with an EF-1 tornado with max winds of
105 mph.
Damage indicators across the tornado path were mostly a
combination of hardwood trees and sporadic, minor structure
damage. The tornado likely touched down near the Blanche Rd area
between Philpot Rd and Cheatham Rd. Hardwood numerous trees were
observed to be uprooted or trunks snapped with one tree on a
house. The tornado continued across Randolph Hill Rd then caused
more hardwood tree damage across Sanders Rd. The tornado then
followed Dry Creek, south of Poorhouse Rd, where numerous
hardwood trees were snapped through Clay Jones Rd. More
significant damage, including minor roof damage to a single-
family house and more dense areas of tree snaps, occurred east of
Clay Jones Rd. This is the location where the max winds were
recorded by the survey team. The tornado likely lifted east of
this residence in a valley west of Drennon Rd.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.
$$
Barron/Weber
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
543 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024
...NWS Damage Survey for 05/08/2024 Tornado Event Update #5...
.Brooks Crossroads Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 107 mph
Path Length /statute/: 1.96 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 0 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 05/09/2024
Start Time: 12:02 AM CDT
Start Location: 3 NNW Sylvania / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.605 / -85.812
End Date: 05/09/2024
End Time: 12:05 AM CDT
End Location: 3 NNE Sylvania / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.5953 / -85.7799
Survey Summary:
A second track was found on the Henagar survey, and this tornado
was associated with the second supercell that moved across
portions of Jackson and Dekalb Counties toward Brooks Crossroads.
Thankfully, this tornado went south of the EF3 track through
Henagar, and was generally more weak and brief. This tornado
touched down on County Road 122, snapping and uprooting hard and
softwood trees just south of the Jackson/Dekalb County border.
The tornado continued moving to the east/southeast, snapping and
uprooting widespread trees along CR 122, consistent with EF-
1 damage and 107mph winds in Brooks Crossroads. Though there were
numerous softwood trees that were damaged, notably, there were
several large 4-6 foot in diameter oak trees that were likely
100 years or older that were snapped and uprooted. This led to
the slightly higher rating of the tree damage. Any structural
damage along this path was from trees that were felled by the
tornado, with minimal roof loss noted in this location.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.
Ravenscraft/Amin/Darish
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
547 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024
...NWS Damage Survey for 05/08/2024 Tornado Event Update #6...
.Scottsboro Tornado...
Rating: EF0
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 2.09 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 440 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Start Time: 10:34 PM CDT
Start Location: 3 NNW Scottsboro / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.6864 / -86.064
End Date: 05/08/2024
End Time: 10:37 PM CDT
End Location: 1 NNE Scottsboro / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.6663 / -86.0369
Survey Summary:
An NWS Storm Survey determined a tornado touched down just west of downtown
Scottsboro. The initial touchdown point was indicated by snapped tree
branches on Old Larkinsville Rd. Scattered tree damage was observed
continuing generally southeast towards Highway 35. Limited infrastructure
damage was found along Highway 35 including the peeling of metal roofing
and siding. Between Highway 35 and Parks Ave several trees were found
uprooted, snapped, and with loss of limbs. Due to the limited
infrastructure damage found on Highway 35 and the uprooted trees, the
maximum intensity of this tornado was deemed an EF0. Thank you to Jackson
County EMA and the Scottsboro Fire Department for their assistance during
this survey.
Ravenscraft/Amin/Darish
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.
$$
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
319 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024
...NWS Damage Survey for 05/08/24 Tornado Event Update 1...
.Update... Added Cedar Hill/Springfield EF-1 Tornado, and the
Prospect EF-2 Tornado. Also added additional details to the
Columbia EF-3 Tornado and the Christiana EF-0 Tornado.
.Cedar Hill/Springfield EF1 Tornado...
Rating: EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 4.88 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Start Time: 02:40 PM CDT
Start Location: 8 SSW Adams / Montgomery County / TN
Start Lat/Lon: 36.4837 / -87.1442
End Date: 05/08/2024
End Time: 02:51 PM CDT
End Location: 6 SSW Cedar Hill / Robertson County / TN
End Lat/Lon: 36.4661 / -87.0629
Survey Summary:
A very weak tornado touched down just east of I 24 at the end of
Mayo Rd in a wooded area. There was evidence of topping and
twisting of a few trees. Along Stroudville Rd at Tony Darden Rd,
there were 3 trees down that had been cleaned up by highway
department. Witnesses said they saw a much great funnel aloft and
only one small part was touching the trees. When the tornado got to
Highway 256 and Ridge Rd it increased in speed and width and turned
south southeastward. A barn had panels and sheeting torn off and 2
trees were uprooted off 256. Along Ridge road, 3 homes had shingle
and roofing material loss, along with gutter and soffit damage. One
home had 14 trees snapped or uprooted, and one fell on their home.
Along Ridge Rd, drone photography showed dozens and dozens of trees
topped, twisted, uprooted and snapped. An older 20 by 40 barn was
picked up and thrown off to a northeasterly direction, with metal
sheeting thrown well up into the trees and wrapped around the tree.
The tornado took a hard turn back to the east at the very end of the
track. The tornado topped twisted and uprooting trees. It also
damaged metal sheeting on a barn near Ridge Road.
.Columbia EF-3 Tornado...
Rating: EF-3
Estimated Peak Wind: 140 mph
Path Length /statute/: 12.94 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 900 yards
Fatalities: 1
Injuries: 1
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Start Time: 05:37 PM CDT
Start Location: 3 ESE Columbia / Maury County / TN
Start Lat/Lon: 35.6091 / -87.0004
End Date: 05/08/2024
End Time: 06:07 PM CDT
End Location: 6 WNW Chapel Hill / Marshall County / TN
End Lat/Lon: 35.672 / -86.789
Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down along the Duck River east of Columbia and
moved northeast causing tree damage and minor structure damage on
Mount Olivet Rd. Multiple homes received damage along Cothran Rd
and Cranford Hollow Rd before the tornado moved north of Highway
412. More intense damage began to occur on Old Highway 99 and
Blackburn Lane where large sections of roofs were
removed and hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado
reached its maximum strength along Blackburn Rd and Lasea Rd where
large transmission power trusses were collapsed, a house was
destroyed with only small interior walls still standing, and a
mobile home was swept away. The tornado continued northeast damaging
additional homes before crossing I-65 near mile marker 47. More
homes were damaged along Rally Hill Cutoff Rd and Kedron Rd. The
tornado crossed Highway 431 near Kedron Rd before lifting just past
the Maury/Marshall County line.
.Prospect EF-2 Tornado...
Rating: EF-2
Estimated Peak Wind: 115 mph
Path Length /statute/: 6.58 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 600 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 1
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Start Time: 07:50 PM CDT
Start Location: 6 ENE Lester / Giles County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 35.0223 / -87.0382
End Date: 05/08/2024
End Time: 08:00 PM CDT
End Location: 3 SSW Elkton / Giles County / TN
End Lat/Lon: 35.0211 / -86.9222
Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down along case road southwest of Prospect where
some trees were damaged. As the tornado continued east, two homes
sustained roof damage, and a manufactured home was completely
removed from its base and destroyed. Additional structures were
damaged along Case road as the tornado headed east, then damaged
some metal outbuildings off of Bethel Prospect Road south of the
town of Prospect. Additional trees and minor roof damage was found
off of Circle Drive and Veto Road southeast of Prospect. Some larger
tree damage was found along El Reed Road, and further east along the
Elk River before dissipating.
.Christiana EF-0 Tornado...
Rating: EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph
Path Length /statute/: 3.11 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Start Time: 06:31 PM CDT
Start Location: 9 ESE Eagleville / Rutherford County / TN
Start Lat/Lon: 35.6942 / -86.5031
End Date: 05/08/2024
End Time: 06:36 PM CDT
End Location: 9 NW Bell Buckle / Rutherford County / TN
End Lat/Lon: 35.6975 / -86.4491
Survey Summary:
An EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Threet Rd and
New Zion Rd. The tornado moved east along New Zion Rd snapping large
branches off from hardwood trees. Trees were uprooted near the
intersection of Midland Rd and Jones Rd. The tornado continued east
along Jones Rd snapping large limbs and uprooting a few trees
before the tornado transitioned to straight line winds near the Gray
Fox neighborhood.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.
$$
Barnwell/Hurley/Mueller
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