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085 NOUS44 KBMX 252017 PNSBMX ALZ011>015-017>050-260000- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 217 PM CST Wed Jan 25 2017 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEYS THURSDAY 1/19 THROUGH SUNDAY 1/22... ...CONFIRMED NUMBER OF TORNADOES NOW UP TO 17 IN CENTRAL ALABAMA... ...STORM SURVEY PLAN OF THE DAY FOR WEDNESDAY 1/25... ...CORRECTIONS TO DATA ON TRACK NUMBERS: 7, 12, 13, AND 17. Storm Survey Plan of the Day for Wednesday, January 25: At this time, a storm survey is being planned for the following county: Team One: Western Autauga County. No additional storm surveys are planned at this time. .#1 TREASURE ISLAND TORNADO (ST. CLAIR) Thursday 1/19... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length (Statute): 0.70 miles Path Width (Maximum): 175 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 19 2017 Start Time: 558 pm CST Start Location: 2 ENE Coosa Island Start Lat/Lon: 33.4785 / -86.3045 End Date: Jan 19 2017 End Time: 600 pm CST End Location: 5 SSW Pell City End Lat/Lon: 33.4877 / -86.3025 Survey Summary: A persistent mesocyclone spun up a brief weak tornado within a line of thunderstorms as it passed through St Clair County. The tornado touched down on Logan Martin Lake just south of the eastern shore of Treasure Island. The tornado tracked northward parallel to and just off the shores of the island, with the initial damage pointing largely offshore. Four boathouses were destroyed and a few trees were snapped or uprooted here, but the path of the tornado was far enough offshore so as not to cause any structural damage to the homes another 50 to 100 feet further inland. As the tornado continued northward across a large cove, it remained completely over water. As it approached the northeastern tip of the island, which jutted out into the lake, the tornado came ashore again and peeled metal roofing off a well-built boathouse. The tornado reached maximum strength here, with 10 large hardwood trees uprooted in a concentrated area in a convergent pattern. The tornado passed offshore again and dissipated before reaching the opposite point on the lake. A special thanks to the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency for assistance. .#2 PUTNAM TORNADO (MARENGO COUNTY) Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length (Statute): 5.50 miles Path Width (Maximum): 800 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 529 am CST Start Location: 3 WSW Putnam Start Lat/Lon: 32.0081 / -88.0885 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 537 am CST End Location: 1 E Putnam End Lat/Lon: 32.0237 / -88.0173 Survey Summary: This tornado continued from Choctaw County where EF2 damage occurred. The tornado crossed into Marengo County near the Slater Community on Blue Rock Road. The tornado moved northeast and generally parallel Blue Rock Road into the Putnam Community. The tornado crossed State Highway 69 and lifted east of Putnam on CR 4. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. At least one mobile home was destroyed and several homes sustained roof damage. .#3 WAYNE TORNADO (MARENGO COUNTY) Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length (Statute): 4.20 miles Path Width (Maximum): 900 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 555 am CST Start Location: 1 ESE Wayne Start Lat/Lon: 32.0988 / -87.7823 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 601 am CST End Location: 1 E Miller End Lat/Lon: 32.1570 / -87.7634 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down along US Highway 43 near Sweetwater Creek and Wayne Road. The tornado tracked north northeast and downed several trees along the path. A few outbuildings were damaged. The tornado lifted north of Pillie Road and Diamond Road, east of US Highway 43. .#4 WETUMPKA TORNADO (ELMORE) Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length (Statute): 1.54 miles Path Width (Maximum): 450 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 755 am CST Start Location: 1 SW Wetumpka Start Lat/Lon: 32.5299 / -86.2179 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 758 am CST End Location: 1 NW Wetumpka End Lat/Lon: 32.5504 / -86.2081 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down on the north side of the Coosa River, south of South Boundary Street. The tornado tracked north northeast right into Wetumpka. Just after crossing South Boundary Street, the tornado began snapping and uprooting trees. The strongest winds appeared to be between West Bridge Street and West Tuskeena Street where several large trees were down and a church was damaged. The tornado continued north northeast where several more trees were downed and several structures received minor roof damage. The tornado lifted near Wetumpka City Park and North Bridge Street. .#5 WILLOW SPRINGS RD TORNADO (ELMORE COUNTY) Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length (Statute): 0.68 miles Path Width (Maximum): 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 755 am CST Start Location: 2 SSE Blue Ridge Start Lat/Lon: 32.4692 / -86.1733 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 756 am CST End Location: 1.5 SE Blue Ridge End Lat/Lon: 32.4785 / -86.1697 Survey Summary: A tornado touched down briefly just south of Willow Springs Road and moved north northeast, parallel to Harwell Mill Creek, knocking down a dozen trees. One tree fell on and destroyed an outbuilding. The tornado lifted quickly just north of Willow Springs Road and east of Ross Ridge Lane. .#6 EMERALD MOUNTAIN TORNADO (ELMORE COUNTY) Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph Path Length (Statute): 0.21 miles Path Width (Maximum): 90 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 757 am CST Start Location: 2 S Emerald Mountain Start Lat/Lon: 32.4359 / -86.1064 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 757 am CST End Location: 1 S Emerald Mountain End Lat/Lon: 32.4388 / -86.1052 Survey Summary: A tornado briefly touched down along Rifle Range Road near Emerald Mountain Christian Academy, causing damage to fencing and metal siding at the school. The tornado tracked to the northeast before quickly lifting east of Mountain Laurel Road. .#7 SOCIETY HILL TORNADO (MACON & LEE COUNTIES)...Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length (Statute): 2.84 miles Path Width (Maximum): 800 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 848 am CST Start Location: 3 N Society Hill Start Lat/Lon: 32.4740 / -85.4557 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 850 am CST End Location: 4 SW Beauregard End Lat/Lon: 32.5090 / -85.4303 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down north of Society Hill near the intersection of Macon CR 43 and Macon CR 24. Several trees were snapped off and one home suffered roof damage shortly after touch down. The tornado tracked north northeast where it produced additional tree damage. One home along Macon CR 43 suffered roof damage. The tornado continued on its path and eventually lifted after crossing into Lee County near the Auburn University Fisheries. .#8 WRIGHT CROSSROADS TORNADO (LEE COUNTY)...Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 70 mph Path Length (Statute): 2.38 miles Path Width (Maximum): 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 849 am CST Start Location: 5 S Auburn Start Lat/Lon: 32.5267 / -85.4825 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 853 am CST End Location: 3 SSE Auburn End Lat/Lon: 32.5500 / -85.4523 Survey Summary: A weak tornado formed along CR 23 south of Sand Hill Road where several trees were uprooted. It crossed Sand Hill Road and Wrights Mill Road near Wright Crossroads, and then uprooted several trees at Springwood Drive and Old Creek Trail just inside the Auburn city limits. The tornado then dissipated as it approached Lake Ogletree. .#9 TROY/LOUISVILLE TORNADO (PIKE & BARBOUR COUNTIES) Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length (Statute): 37.47 miles Path Width (Maximum): 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 855 am CST Start Location: 5 N Goshen Start Lat/Lon: 31.7870 / -86.1345 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 938 am CST End Location: 3 E Louisville End Lat/Lon: 31.7882 / -85.4987 Survey Summary: A long-lived tornado touched down along CR 1107, about 5 miles north of Goshen. The tornado traveled almost due east and produced mostly EF0 damage to near Troy. One grove of trees sustained EF1 damage in southeast Troy while the remainder of the damage was relatively light. The tornado continued eastward. South of Banks, the tornado again produced EF1 damage and the strongest winds. Just south of CR 18, a mobile home suffered significant damage. The two occupants were uninjured as they took shelter after hearing about the warning. The tornado proceeded east where it downed tress and caused minor roof damage. The tornado lifted just east of Louisville off of Carroway Road. The tornado damage width was mainly under 100 yards except at the two higher damage locations. .#10 MOORES MILL ROAD TORNADO (LEE COUNTY) Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 70 mph Path Length (Statute): 1.07 miles Path Width (Maximum): 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 856 am CST Start Location: 2 NNE Beauregard Start Lat/Lon: 32.5626 / -85.3572 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 858 am CST End Location: 5 SSE Opelika End Lat/Lon: 32.5777 / -85.3529 Survey Summary: A weak tornado formed along Lee Road 413 north of Beauregard just south of Moores Mill Road, causing shingle damage and knocking down some branches. The tornado crossed Moores Mill Road east of SR 51. Several trees were uprooted as it crossed Lee Road 417 before dissipating. .#11 ROBINSON CREEK TORNADO (LEE COUNTY) Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 65 mph Path Length (Statute): 0.82 miles Path Width (Maximum): 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 900 am CST Start Location: 3 SSE Opelika Start Lat/Lon: 32.6138 / -85.3677 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 901 am CST End Location: 2 SSE Opelika End Lat/Lon: 32.6240 / -85.3603 Survey Summary: A weak tornado formed near the intersection of Ballard Avenue and Edgemont Street on the south side of Opelika, just east of SR 51, where shingle damage occurred. A pine tree was knocked down as the tornado crossed SR 169. Several pine trees were uprooted and more shingle damage occurred as the tornado crossed Old Columbus Road before dissipating. .#12 CRAWFORD TORNADO (LEE COUNTY) Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length (Statute): 0.13 miles Path Width (Maximum): 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 908 am CST Start Location: 2 NW Crawford Start Lat/Lon: 32.4811 / -85.2189 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 908 am CST End Location: 2 NW Crawford End Lat/Lon: 32.4828 / -85.2183 Survey Summary: A brief tornado touched down in the Haley Woods subdivision causing minor damage to several roofs and wooden fences. Damage was confined to houses near one intersection within the neighborhood. .#13 SMITHS STATION TORNADO (LEE COUNTY) Saturday 1/21... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length (Statute): 0.95 miles Path Width (Maximum): 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 21 2017 Start Time: 919 am CST Start Location: 1 SW Smiths Station Start Lat/Lon: 32.5294 / -85.1094 End Date: Jan 21 2017 End Time: 920 am CST End Location: Smiths Station End Lat/Lon: 32.5377 / -85.0971 Survey Summary: A tornado touched down west southwest of Smiths Station, along County Road 581 and tracked to the northeast downing dozens of trees. The tornado destroyed many buildings at the Smiths Station School Athletic Complex, and damaged several additional buildings. The tornado quickly lifted just northeast of the school. .#14 HAGLER TORNADO (TUSCALOOSA COUNTY) Sunday 1/22... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length (Statute): 0.03 miles Path Width (Maximum): 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 22 2017 Start Time: 1236 am CST Start Location: 1 N of Hagler Start Lat/Lon: 33.0439 / -87.3412 End Date: Jan 22 2017 End Time: 1237 am CST End Location: 1 N of Hagler End Lat/Lon: 33.0471 / -87.3381 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down briefly north of Hagler along Hagler Coaling Road, downing a dozen trees. The tornado tracked north northeast, downing a tree onto a home, before lifting on the northeast side of a small pond. .ONEONTA WIND DAMAGE (BLOUNT COUNTY) Sunday 1/22... Rating: Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length (Statute): 1.40 miles Path Width (Maximum): 1000 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 22 2017 Start Time: 138 am CST Start Location: Oneonta Start Lat/Lon: 33.9464 / -86.4761 End Date: Jan 22 2017 End Time: 140 am CST End Location: Oneonta End Lat/Lon: 33.9464 / -86.4761 Survey Summary: A storm survey was conducted in Blount County, with a particular focus on the city of Oneonta. It was determined that the significant damage sustained was from straight line winds. The determination was made from the divergent tree and damage pattern, and the absence of debris splatter on the leeward facing sides of the damaged structures. In the immediate downtown area, over 60 structures were damaged or destroyed and approximately 200 trees were either snapped or uprooted. The peak wind speeds were estimated between 70 and 80 mph, and this was confirmed by a weather observation station located at the Oneonta fire department that measured 77 mph. Special thanks to the Blount County EMA office, the Blount County E911 Director, and the Oneonta Public Safety Director for their assistance in the damage survey. .#15 SHOPTON TORNADO (BULLOCK COUNTY) Sunday 1/22... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length (Statute): 2.20 miles Path Width (Maximum): 330 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 22 2017 Start Time: 106 pm CST Start Location: 1 NW Shopton Start Lat/Lon: 32.1254 / -85.9570 End Date: Jan 22 2017 End Time: 111 pm CST End Location: 2 NNE Shopton End Lat/Lon: 32.1386 / -85.9269 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down northwest of Shopton along US Highway 82. At least one home suffered damage near US Highway 82. The tornado tracked northeast and mainly produced tree damage. The tornado lifted northeast of Shopton east of CR 37. .#16 LONGLEAF DRIVE TORNADO (LEE COUNTY) Sunday 1/22... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 70 mph Path Length (Statute): 4.92 miles Path Width (Maximum): 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 22 2017 Start Time: 146 pm CST Start Location: 4 NE Tuskegee National Forest Start Lat/Lon: 32.5302 / -85.5572 End Date: Jan 22 2017 End Time: 156 pm CST End Location: 1 SW Auburn End Lat/Lon: 32.5797 / -85.5004 Survey Summary: The tornado formed along CR 14 just south of I-85 where a few small pine trees were uprooted and some large branches were broken. The tornado continues northeast, crossing I-85 near Beehive Road and Cox Road, before peeling back half of the roof of a mobile home at the Windover Farm mobile home park. It crossed Veterans Boulevard and then caused shingle damage to multiple apartment buildings near Longleaf Drive while breaking tree branches. The tornado dissipated as it crossed SR 267 near the southwest boundary of the Auburn University campus. .#17 SHADY PARK TORNADO (LEE COUNTY) Sunday 1/22... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length (Statute): 3.09 miles Path Width (Maximum): 540 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jan 22 2017 Start Time: 200 pm CST Start Location: 1 NE Robert G. Pitts Airport Start Lat/Lon: 32.6262 / -85.4207 End Date: Jan 22 2017 End Time: 207 pm CST End Location: 1 ESE Sougahatchee Lake End Lat/Lon: 32.6677 / -85.4015 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down along Cunningham Drive, just northeast of the Auburn Regional Airport. Minor damage occurred at touch down but increased in the Pepperell area at US Highway 280 and Pepperell Parkway. Several trees were snapped or uprooted and some homes suffered damage. The tornado continued north northeast where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees. The tornado lifted near Northgate Drive and Oak Bowery Road in northwest Opelika. EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories. EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>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. Also as tornadoes are added, the subsequent number may change to keep in chronological order. Additional Public Information Statements will be issued periodically through the day, as survey teams report back their findings. For media concerns please contact the NWS Birmingham office and we will get you in touch with the teams. A major contribution to the success of our severe weather warning program is the receipt of storm reports from all our customers and partners. 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