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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
705 PM CDT Thu Apr 4 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 04/02/2024 Tornado Event Update #2...

Update...Survey teams have concluded damage assessments in
Coosa County where two tornadoes were confirmed; one northwest of
Rockford (EF1) and one near Kellyton (EF0).

Satellite imagery was analyzed and was helpful in identifying
vegetation/timber damage in a few inaccessible areas. This imagery
led to EF1 upgrades for the Pools Crossroads Tornado (Chilton
County) and the Kings Bridge Rd Tornado (Coosa County).

No additional surveys are planned at this time.


.Overview...On the evening of Tuesday April 2, 2024, an area of
strong to severe thunderstorms impacted portions of Central
Alabama. This was part of a storm system that affected a large
portion of the eastern CONUS with severe thunderstorms. The storms
in Central Alabama grew in an environment that became increasingly
favorable for tornadoes during the evening hours. One such storm
intensified as it entered Perry County and went on to produce two
tornadoes impacting northern Dallas County and southern Chilton
County. The storm also produced pockets of damaging straight-line
winds. The storm went on to produce two tornadoes in Coosa County
before weakening as it entered Tallapoosa County. Details on
these tornadoes can be found below.


.Tornado #1 Plantersville Tornado (Dallas and Chilton Counties)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   600 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/02/2024
Start Time:             10:28 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NW Paul M Grist State Park / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.641 / -87.0398

End Date:               04/02/2024
End Time:               10:37 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SSE Parnell / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.6749 / -86.9044

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a wooded area just west of the Perry/Dallas
County line. It quickly reached its peak intensity as it crossed
County Road 272 where dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted,
blocking the roadway for over a quarter of a mile as it
paralleled the road. Additional trees were downed along County
Roads 290 and 305, but the tornado weakened as it approached
Plantersville. Still, several trees were downed along Dallas
County 560 and Highway 22 in Plantersville. The tornado crossed
into Chilton County and downed some more trees near a residence
on County Road 16 before quickly dissipating as it crossed County
Road 16.

.Tornado #2 Pools Crossroads Tornado (Chilton County)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  15.07 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   450 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/02/2024
Start Time:             10:49 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNE Pletcher / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7121 / -86.7786

End Date:               04/02/2024
End Time:               11:06 PM CDT
End Location:           2 N Cooper / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8038 / -86.5453

Survey Summary:
The same storm that produced the Plantersville tornado continued
northeastward. Some sporadic minor tree damage was observed
around Pletcher but was more consistent with straight line winds.
Damage became more consistent with a tornado as it reached a
residence along County Road 359 where a couple trees were downed
and minor roof damage occurred to the residence. Damage remained
sporadic until it reached some residences along County Road 36.
There portions of a porch overhang were blown off a residence,
and two barns were damaged. One of these was destroyed though
minimal damage was observed to nearby trees. A racecar trailer
was blown 100 yards downstream and flattened. Minor tree damage
continued as the tornado moved northeastward across County Road
9 and additional outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Much of
the roof was blown off a manufactured home on County Road 49.
Occasional trees and limbs were downed as the tornado crossed
Interstate 65 near Highway 31, before the tornado dissipated as
it crossed County Road 480.

Satellite imagery depicted an area of heavier vegetation/timber
damage near and east County Rd 387 that is inaccessible. This
corresponded with peak intensity on RADAR. This track was
increased to peak estimated winds of 95 mph and upgraded to EF1.
The track was also extended in length based on additional damage
reports.

.Tornado #3 Kings Bridge Rd Tornado (Coosa County)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.65 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/02/2024
Start Time:             11:28 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NW Rockford / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9182 / -86.245

End Date:               04/02/2024
End Time:               11:31 PM CDT
End Location:           3 N Rockford / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9326 / -86.2033

Survey Summary:
A brief tornado touched down northwest of Rockford near Kings
Bridge Rd causing minor timber damage. The tornado continued
northeast causing additional timber damage near County Rd 47 and
US Hwy 231, dissipating shortly thereafter.

Satellite imagery depicted a swath of heavier vegetation/timber
damage between Kings Bridge Rd and County Rd 47 to suggest low-
end EF1 intensity.

.Tornado #4 Kellyton Tornado (Coosa County)...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   175 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/03/2024
Start Time:             11:40 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Bradford / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9712 / -86.0793

End Date:               04/02/2024
End Time:               11:44 PM CDT
End Location:           Kellyton / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9814 / -86.0423

Survey Summary:
A brief tornado touched down near Kellyton along County Rd
62 causing a corridor of timber damage that was most notable near
the intersection with AL Hwy 9. The tornado continued northeast
crossing US Hwy 280 where additional timber damage occurred. The
tornado dissipated after causing additional timber damage on
County Rd 50.

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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.


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