Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
025 NOUS44 KBMX 022316 PNSBMX ALZ011>015-017>050-031130- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 516 PM CST Tue Dec 2 2025 ...NWS Damage Survey for 11/25/25 Tornado Event... .Update...Previously, separate tracks were assigned to tornado damage that occurred in the areas of Graysville and Mt. Olive in Jefferson County. After further investigation, these have been merged into a single track. There was a bit of a challenge in determining where likely tornado damage occurred against the broad nature of tree damage caused by straightline winds. This is due to the circulations being embedded within and near a prominent bowing feature along the line of thunderstorms. Additionally, a tornado path was identified between Morris and White Oaks in northeast Jefferson County. Between the merging and addition of tracks, the tornado count for this event remains two. .Graysville-Mt. Olive Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 17.91 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 11/25/2025 Start Time: 04:23 AM CST Start Location: 4 NNW Birmingport / Jefferson County / AL Start Lat/Lon: 33.6171 / -87.128 End Date: 11/25/2025 End Time: 04:41 AM CST End Location: 3 NW Gardendale / Jefferson County / AL End Lat/Lon: 33.6987 / -86.8357 Survey Summary: The tornado began in a wooded area just north of the intersection of Highway 269 and Flat Top Road in far west Jefferson County. The tornado then moved northeast, ending at Interstate 65 on the north side of Mt. Olive. The most notable and concentrated damage occurred in the vicinity of Posey Circle and McCravy Lane, in Mt. Olive, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Some of these trees fell on homes, causing major damage. Some outbuildings were damaged or destroyed at various points along the path. Surrounding the tornado path, many trees were damaged or knocked down due to straight-line winds along the bowing complex of thunderstorms. Special thanks to Jefferson County EMA for their assistance with this survey. .Happy Top Road Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph Path Length /statute/: 4.21 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 11/25/2025 Start Time: 04:44 AM CST Start Location: 3 SE Morris / Jefferson County / AL Start Lat/Lon: 33.7185 / -86.7728 End Date: 11/25/2025 End Time: 04:48 AM CST End Location: 4 S County Line / Jefferson County / AL End Lat/Lon: 33.7596 / -86.7204 Survey Summary: The tornado began in the vicinity of Hagood Mountain Road in northeast Jefferson County. The tornado then quickly moved northeastward, ending in the vicinity of Brasher Road. Along its path, several trees were snapped and uprooted. && 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. $$