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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
406 PM CDT Wed May 21 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/205 Tornado Event ...

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm chasers 
west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed I-65 in the
vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous trees were
uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, passing south
of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards Greenbrier
Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were uprooted,
and several structures sustained minor roof damage. Sporadic tree
damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward Powell Road
and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the 
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes and
downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of County Line Road
experienced significant damage to its west-facing facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between 
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum intensity 
as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing Ridge and 
Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes suffered major roof damage,
with most or all of the roofing material removed. Numerous trees
were also uprooted at this location.Continuing eastward, the
tornado crossed Hughes Road in the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic
tree damage was noted north of Eastview Drive through the
Kensington Drive vicinity. It is believed the tornado likely
dissipated before reaching Slaughter Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as 
they become available.

&&

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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Barron/Irwin

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EF-2 ⇒ 1

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
416 PM CDT Wed May 21 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event Update # 1...

.Update...Update to include the South Athens Tornado.

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm chasers 
west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed I-65 in the
vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous trees were
uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, passing south
of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards Greenbrier
Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were uprooted,
and several structures sustained minor roof damage. Sporadic tree
damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward Powell Road
and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the 
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes and
downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of County Line Road
experienced significant damage to its west-facing facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between 
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum intensity 
as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing Ridge and 
Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes suffered major roof damage,
with most or all of the roofing material removed. Numerous trees
were also uprooted at this location.Continuing eastward, the
tornado crossed Hughes Road in the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic
tree damage was noted north of Eastview Drive through the
Kensington Drive vicinity. It is believed the tornado likely
dissipated before reaching Slaughter Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as 
they become available.

.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from
an EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind
speeds of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway
72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts
were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and
Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped,
and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additional
snapped power poles were documented along Sanderfer Road.The
tornado tracked in an east-northeast direction, continuing
through the Jefferson Road and Highway 72 vicinity. It is
believed to have lifted shortly after crossing this area.

&&

Barron/Irwin

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
506 PM CDT Wed May 21 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event - Update #2...

.Update...Added Killingsworth Cove Tornado writeup.


.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm chasers 
west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed I-65 in the
vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous trees were
uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, passing south
of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards Greenbrier
Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were uprooted,
and several structures sustained minor roof damage. Sporadic tree
damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward Powell Road
and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the 
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes and
downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of County Line Road
experienced significant damage to its west-facing facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between 
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum intensity 
as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing Ridge and 
Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes suffered major roof damage,
with most or all of the roofing material removed. Numerous trees
were also uprooted at this location.Continuing eastward, the
tornado crossed Hughes Road in the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic
tree damage was noted north of Eastview Drive through the
Kensington Drive vicinity. It is believed the tornado likely
dissipated before reaching Slaughter Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as 
they become available.


.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from
an EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind
speeds of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway
72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts
were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and
Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped,
and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additional
snapped power poles were documented along Sanderfer Road.The
tornado tracked in an east-northeast direction, continuing
through the Jefferson Road and Highway 72 vicinity. It is
believed to have lifted shortly after crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.41 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   175 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/19/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.765 / -86.376

End Date:               05/19/2025
End Time:               07:11 PM CDT
End Location:           5 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7715 / -86.3526

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for EF2 tornado damage
in the Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County,
consistent with 134 mph winds along a 1.4 mile long path (pending
additional updates later this week).

The tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of 
hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof 
damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling 
back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and 
uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field 
toward structures on Killingsworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado 
had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134mph winds 
and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at this 
location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its 
original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning 
and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the 
KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile home
was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into the 
field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other structures at this 
location sustained damage. The home next door was just outside the
funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as projectiles 
that penetrated the side of the home in two locations. A resident 
was inside at the time and sheltered after receiving the warning, 
and thankfully was not injured. On the other side of the path on 
the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road and JB Hawkins Road, another
home sustained major structural damage. Only portions of walls 
were left standing of the home, but survey teams discovered that 
no anchor bolts were used to attach the home to the foundation. 
All portions of the bases of walls that were investigated were toe
nailed down, owing to the damage sustained at this location. 
Further to the northeast, widespread tree damage was noted on JB 
Hawkins Road as the tornado dissipated briefly climbing the 
elevated terrain behind the home at the end of the path here. 

The tornado most likely continued into Jackson County, but survey
teams weren't able to continue the path into the neighboring 
county today. Additional changes and extensions to this track are 
likely in the coming days. While the strength of the tornado 
likely won't change, the extent of the path is still being 
investigated via drone footage being sent to NWS Huntsville, and 
subsequent updates are expected later this week. 

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, linemen from Huntsville 
Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs Office for 
their assistance on the storm survey today. 

Amin/Saari

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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 event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

$$

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EF-2 ⇒ 2

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
726 PM CDT Wed May 21 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event - Update #3...

.Update...Added in survey results from Northwest Alabama.


.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.


.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.41 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   175 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/19/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.765 / -86.376

End Date:               05/19/2025
End Time:               07:11 PM CDT
End Location:           5 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7715 / -86.3526

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for EF2 tornado damage 
in the Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County, 
consistent with 134 mph winds along a 1.4 mile long path (pending 
additional updates later this week).

The tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of
hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof 
damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling 
back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and 
uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field 
toward structures on Killingsworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado 
had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134mph winds 
and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at this 
location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its 
original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning 
and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the 
KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile home
was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into the 
field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other structures at this 
location sustained damage. The home next door was just outside the
funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as projectiles 
that penetrated the side of the home in two locations. A resident 
was inside at the time and sheltered after receiving the warning, 
and thankfully was not injured. On the other side of the path on 
the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road and JB Hawkins Road, another
home sustained major structural damage. Only portions of walls 
were left standing of the home, but survey teams discovered that 
no anchor bolts were used to attach the home to the foundation. 
All portions of the bases of walls that were investigated were toe
nailed down, owing to the damage sustained at this location. 
Further to the northeast, widespread tree damage was noted on JB 
Hawkins Road as the tornado dissipated briefly climbing the 
elevated terrain behind the home at the end of the path here. 

The tornado most likely continued into Jackson County, but survey
teams weren't able to continue the path into the neighboring 
county today. Additional changes and extensions to this track are 
likely in the coming days. While the strength of the tornado 
likely won't change, the extent of the path is still being 
investigated via drone footage being sent to NWS Huntsville, and 
subsequent updates are expected later this week. 

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, linemen from Huntsville 
Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs Office for 
their assistance on the storm survey today. 

Amin/Saari


.Ford City, Red Bank, and Lake Wheeler Survey...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    70-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Survey Summary:

A storm survey team from the NWS Huntsville office traveled across
far western Limestone, southeastern Lauderdale, northern Lawrence,
and northern Colbert county to assess reported damage from storms
on May 20th, 2025. An initial area of damage was sporadic uprooted
trees in Sheffield. Additional trees were uprooted in the TVA
Reservation northeast of Muscle Shoals, where one tree fell on a
moving vehicle and injured the driver. No consistent track was 
present before additional uprooted trees were found along E 2nd 
Street in Nitrate City. Continued sporadic tree damage was found 
north and east going up County Line Road toward Ford City, at 
which point a concentrated area of uprooted trees all facing 
eastward was identified along River Road. North of River Road, a 
large swath of uprooted trees was noted along Gargis Hollow and 
Sprout Springs Hollow Roads. The peak wind intensity of 105 mph
occurred on Sprout Springs Hollow Road where two silos collapsed. 
One injury occurred along Gargis Hollow road when a tree fell on a
home, causing sheet rock to fall on an 8-year-old girl, resulting
in minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. 

Farther east, a large swath of uprooted trees and snapped limbs
was identified along Mount Stanley Road, a much larger north to
south spread than damage identified elsewhere. All tree damage 
was pointing eastward. Sporadic tree damage continued to the east 
south of Wheeler Lake Dam and into the Red Bank community with no 
consistent path easily identifiable. Other pockets of damage were 
noted in Limestone County along Snake and Elk River Roads, and 
then in Lauderdale County near Elgin. Again, no identifiable track
was noted.

Comparing this damage to radar imagery, the hook echoes of the
supercells and potential tornadic circulations passed south of
these aforementioned damage areas. As a result, the conclusion is
that all of this damage is the result of an enhanced forward flank
downdraft from the multiple supercells that tracked across the
region on Tuesday evening. This remains preliminary and subsequent
drone and satellite imagery will supplement additional ground
survey efforts to identify if any tornado tracks are embedded
within the broader thunderstorm wind damage.

Darish/Magee

&&

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...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
859 PM CDT Wed May 21 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event - Update #3...

.Update...Added in survey results from Northwest Alabama.


.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.


.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.41 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   175 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.765 / -86.376

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:11 PM CDT
End Location:           5 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7715 / -86.3526

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for EF2 tornado damage 
in the Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County, 
consistent with 134 mph winds along a 1.4 mile long path (pending 
additional updates later this week).

The tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of
hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof 
damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling 
back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and 
uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field 
toward structures on Killingsworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado 
had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134mph winds 
and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at this 
location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its 
original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning 
and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the 
KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile home
was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into the 
field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other structures at this 
location sustained damage. The home next door was just outside the
funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as projectiles 
that penetrated the side of the home in two locations. A resident 
was inside at the time and sheltered after receiving the warning, 
and thankfully was not injured. On the other side of the path on 
the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road and JB Hawkins Road, another
home sustained major structural damage. Only portions of walls 
were left standing of the home, but survey teams discovered that 
no anchor bolts were used to attach the home to the foundation. 
All portions of the bases of walls that were investigated were toe
nailed down, owing to the damage sustained at this location. 
Further to the northeast, widespread tree damage was noted on JB 
Hawkins Road as the tornado dissipated briefly climbing the 
elevated terrain behind the home at the end of the path here. 

The tornado most likely continued into Jackson County, but survey
teams weren't able to continue the path into the neighboring 
county today. Additional changes and extensions to this track are 
likely in the coming days. While the strength of the tornado 
likely won't change, the extent of the path is still being 
investigated via drone footage being sent to NWS Huntsville, and 
subsequent updates are expected later this week. 

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, linemen from Huntsville 
Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs Office for 
their assistance on the storm survey today. 

Amin/Saari


.Ford City, Red Bank, and Lake Wheeler Survey...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    70-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Survey Summary:

A storm survey team from the NWS Huntsville office traveled across
far western Limestone, southeastern Lauderdale, northern Lawrence,
and northern Colbert county to assess reported damage from storms
on May 20th, 2025. An initial area of damage was sporadic uprooted
trees in Sheffield. Additional trees were uprooted in the TVA
Reservation northeast of Muscle Shoals, where one tree fell on a
moving vehicle and injured the driver. No consistent track was 
present before additional uprooted trees were found along E 2nd 
Street in Nitrate City. Continued sporadic tree damage was found 
north and east going up County Line Road toward Ford City, at 
which point a concentrated area of uprooted trees all facing 
eastward was identified along River Road. North of River Road, a 
large swath of uprooted trees was noted along Gargis Hollow and 
Sprout Springs Hollow Roads. The peak wind intensity of 105 mph
occurred on Sprout Springs Hollow Road where two silos collapsed. 
One injury occurred along Gargis Hollow road when a tree fell on a
home, causing sheet rock to fall on an 8-year-old girl, resulting
in minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. 

Farther east, a large swath of uprooted trees and snapped limbs
was identified along Mount Stanley Road, a much larger north to
south spread than damage identified elsewhere. All tree damage 
was pointing eastward. Sporadic tree damage continued to the east 
south of Wheeler Lake Dam and into the Red Bank community with no 
consistent path easily identifiable. Other pockets of damage were 
noted in Limestone County along Snake and Elk River Roads, and 
then in Lauderdale County near Elgin. Again, no identifiable track
was noted.

Comparing this damage to radar imagery, the hook echoes of the
supercells and potential tornadic circulations passed south of
these aforementioned damage areas. As a result, the conclusion is
that all of this damage is the result of an enhanced forward flank
downdraft from the multiple supercells that tracked across the
region on Tuesday evening. This remains preliminary and subsequent
drone and satellite imagery will supplement additional ground
survey efforts to identify if any tornado tracks are embedded
within the broader thunderstorm wind damage.

Darish/Magee

&&

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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350 PM CDT Thu May 22 2025


...NWS Damage Survey for 5/20/2025 Tornado Event - Update #4...

.Update...Added Allens Crossroads Tornado track. 

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.


.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.41 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   175 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.765 / -86.376

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:11 PM CDT
End Location:           5 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7715 / -86.3526

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for EF2 tornado damage 
in the Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County, 
consistent with 134 mph winds along a 1.4 mile long path (pending 
additional updates later this week).

The tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of
hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof 
damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling 
back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and 
uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field 
toward structures on Killingsworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado 
had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134mph winds 
and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at this 
location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its 
original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning 
and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the 
KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile home
was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into the 
field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other structures at this 
location sustained damage. The home next door was just outside the
funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as projectiles 
that penetrated the side of the home in two locations. A resident 
was inside at the time and sheltered after receiving the warning, 
and thankfully was not injured. On the other side of the path on 
the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road and JB Hawkins Road, another
home sustained major structural damage. Only portions of walls 
were left standing of the home, but survey teams discovered that 
no anchor bolts were used to attach the home to the foundation. 
All portions of the bases of walls that were investigated were toe
nailed down, owing to the damage sustained at this location. 
Further to the northeast, widespread tree damage was noted on JB 
Hawkins Road as the tornado dissipated briefly climbing the 
elevated terrain behind the home at the end of the path here. 

The tornado most likely continued into Jackson County, but survey
teams weren't able to continue the path into the neighboring 
county today. Additional changes and extensions to this track are 
likely in the coming days. While the strength of the tornado 
likely won't change, the extent of the path is still being 
investigated via drone footage being sent to NWS Huntsville, and 
subsequent updates are expected later this week. 

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, linemen from Huntsville 
Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs Office for 
their assistance on the storm survey today. 

Amin/Saari


.Allens Crossroads Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.39 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 W Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4243 / -86.5686

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:50 PM CDT
End Location:           4 WNW Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.44 / -86.513

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville, AL survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado in
western Marshall County, near the Allens Crossroads area. Maximum
estimated winds reached 100 mph.The tornado likely first touched
down east of the Morgan County/Marshall County border, on the
northern portion of the Cherokee Ridge Golf Course. Multiple
uprooted hardwood trees were observed on several holes in this
area. The tornado then progressed eastward, crossing Highway
431 and uprooting numerous trees along Allens Cross Road. Similar
tree damage was documented further to the northeast along Quarry
Road. The survey indicates the tornado lifted before reaching the
community of Union Grove.

Barron/Guillet/Pankratz


.Ford City, Red Bank, and Lake Wheeler Survey...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    70-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Survey Summary:

A storm survey team from the NWS Huntsville office traveled across
far western Limestone, southeastern Lauderdale, northern Lawrence,
and northern Colbert county to assess reported damage from storms
on May 20th, 2025. An initial area of damage was sporadic uprooted
trees in Sheffield. Additional trees were uprooted in the TVA
Reservation northeast of Muscle Shoals, where one tree fell on a
moving vehicle and injured the driver. No consistent track was 
present before additional uprooted trees were found along E 2nd 
Street in Nitrate City. Continued sporadic tree damage was found 
north and east going up County Line Road toward Ford City, at 
which point a concentrated area of uprooted trees all facing 
eastward was identified along River Road. North of River Road, a 
large swath of uprooted trees was noted along Gargis Hollow and 
Sprout Springs Hollow Roads. The peak wind intensity of 105 mph
occurred on Sprout Springs Hollow Road where two silos collapsed. 
One injury occurred along Gargis Hollow road when a tree fell on a
home, causing sheet rock to fall on an 8-year-old girl, resulting
in minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. 

Farther east, a large swath of uprooted trees and snapped limbs
was identified along Mount Stanley Road, a much larger north to
south spread than damage identified elsewhere. All tree damage 
was pointing eastward. Sporadic tree damage continued to the east 
south of Wheeler Lake Dam and into the Red Bank community with no 
consistent path easily identifiable. Other pockets of damage were 
noted in Limestone County along Snake and Elk River Roads, and 
then in Lauderdale County near Elgin. Again, no identifiable track
was noted.

Comparing this damage to radar imagery, the hook echoes of the
supercells and potential tornadic circulations passed south of
these aforementioned damage areas. As a result, the conclusion is
that all of this damage is the result of an enhanced forward flank
downdraft from the multiple supercells that tracked across the
region on Tuesday evening. This remains preliminary and subsequent
drone and satellite imagery will supplement additional ground
survey efforts to identify if any tornado tracks are embedded
within the broader thunderstorm wind damage.

Darish/Magee

&&

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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National Weather Service Huntsville AL
733 PM CDT Thu May 22 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event Update #5...

.Update...Update Killingsworth Cove Track (not rating) and addition
of Trenton Tornado Track...

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.


.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   175 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/19/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.765 / -86.376

End Date:               05/19/2025
End Time:               07:17 PM CDT
End Location:           8 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7815 / -86.2609

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for tornado damage in
the Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County. The
tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of
hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof
damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling
back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and
uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field
toward structures on Killingworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado
had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134 mph
winds and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at
this location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its
original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning
and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the
KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile
home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into
the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other structures at
this location sustained damage. The home next door was just
outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as
projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two
locations. A resident was inside at the time and sheltered after
receiving the warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the
other side of the path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road
and JB Hawkins Road, another home sustained major structural
damage. Only portions of walls were left standing of the home,
but survey teams discovered that no anchor bolts were used to
attach the home to the foundation. All portions of the bases of
walls that were investigated were toe nailed down, owing to the
damage sustained at this location. From this location, the
tornado climbed the elevation behind the homes on JB Hawkins,
snapping and uprooting large swaths of hardwood trees. The track
was extended thanks to NVDI Difference Imagery that shows changes
in vegetation in hard-to-reach places such as those without ample
road networks. Aerial imagery was also utilized to confirm these
findings, therefore extending the track by just over 5 miles in
distance into Western Jackson County, AL (path length total of
6.76 miles). This tornado was a separate track from the Trenton
tornado that survey teams also confirmed in the area this
afternoon.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, Jackson County
EMA, Alabama State EMA (ALEA) for flight imagery, linemen from
Huntsville Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs
Office for their assistance on the storm survey yesterday and
today. 

Amin/Saari


.Allens Crossroads Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.39 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 W Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4243 / -86.5686

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:50 PM CDT
End Location:           4 WNW Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.44 / -86.513

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville, AL survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado in
western Marshall County, near the Allens Crossroads area. Maximum
estimated winds reached 100 mph.The tornado likely first touched
down east of the Morgan County/Marshall County border, on the
northern portion of the Cherokee Ridge Golf Course. Multiple
uprooted hardwood trees were observed on several holes in this
area. The tornado then progressed eastward, crossing Highway
431 and uprooting numerous trees along Allens Cross Road. Similar
tree damage was documented further to the northeast along Quarry
Road. The survey indicates the tornado lifted before reaching the
community of Union Grove.

Barron/Guillet/Pankratz


.Ford City, Red Bank, and Lake Wheeler Survey...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    70-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Survey Summary:

A storm survey team from the NWS Huntsville office traveled across
far western Limestone, southeastern Lauderdale, northern Lawrence,
and northern Colbert county to assess reported damage from storms
on May 20th, 2025. An initial area of damage was sporadic uprooted
trees in Sheffield. Additional trees were uprooted in the TVA
Reservation northeast of Muscle Shoals, where one tree fell on a
moving vehicle and injured the driver. No consistent track was 
present before additional uprooted trees were found along E 2nd 
Street in Nitrate City. Continued sporadic tree damage was found 
north and east going up County Line Road toward Ford City, at 
which point a concentrated area of uprooted trees all facing 
eastward was identified along River Road. North of River Road, a 
large swath of uprooted trees was noted along Gargis Hollow and 
Sprout Springs Hollow Roads. The peak wind intensity of 105 mph
occurred on Sprout Springs Hollow Road where two silos collapsed. 
One injury occurred along Gargis Hollow road when a tree fell on a
home, causing sheet rock to fall on an 8-year-old girl, resulting
in minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. 

Farther east, a large swath of uprooted trees and snapped limbs
was identified along Mount Stanley Road, a much larger north to
south spread than damage identified elsewhere. All tree damage 
was pointing eastward. Sporadic tree damage continued to the east 
south of Wheeler Lake Dam and into the Red Bank community with no 
consistent path easily identifiable. Other pockets of damage were 
noted in Limestone County along Snake and Elk River Roads, and 
then in Lauderdale County near Elgin. Again, no identifiable track
was noted.

Comparing this damage to radar imagery, the hook echoes of the
supercells and potential tornadic circulations passed south of
these aforementioned damage areas. As a result, the conclusion is
that all of this damage is the result of an enhanced forward flank
downdraft from the multiple supercells that tracked across the
region on Tuesday evening. This remains preliminary and subsequent
drone and satellite imagery will supplement additional ground
survey efforts to identify if any tornado tracks are embedded
within the broader thunderstorm wind damage.

Darish/Magee


.Trenton Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  10.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   275 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7522 / -86.2435

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:28 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7814 / -86.0666

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just southeast of Hwy 65 in Trenton in
Jackson County, AL, producing large limb damage on County Road
20. The tornado continued and strengthened along CR20, producing
sporadic hardwood/softwood tree damage just north of Little
Nashville. Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, with
several broken power poles observed about 2-2.5 miles down CR20.
Tree damage and power pole damage here was the highest wind
speed, 110 mph, at this location, concurrent with an EF1 tornado.
Further northeast along the path, the tornado widened near an old
community center near Guess Creek, maintaining the 110 mph wind
speeds here. Several projectiles were noted impaled into the
ground at this location, some of which were 2-3 feet into the
ground. Large swaths of hardwood and softwood trees were also
downed here, with a width estimated at 275 yards. Minor roof
damage was also noted here, as well as an older outbuilding with
the roof removed at this location. The tornado produced
additional tree damage at a cemetery at the end of CR20 before
traversing more terrain, producing additional damage at a farm
downstream on County Road 17. Sporadic tree damage was found
along CR 17 on Sleepy Lane, Wilkins Drive, and Pace Drive before
crossing Hwy 79. Beyond Hwy 79, the tornado snapped and uprooted
a few more isolated trees south of Maynard Cove before
dissipating by County Road 28. 

Special thanks to Jackson County EMA, AL State EMA (ALEA) for 
flight imagery, and NVDI Difference Satellite imagery for 
confirmation of trees downed in hard-to-access locations without 
ample road networks. This aided survey teams tremendously this 
afternoon and was much appreciated. 

Amin/Saari

&&

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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National Weather Service Huntsville AL
216 PM CDT Fri May 23 2025


...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event Update #6...

.Update...Crossville Track was added

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.


.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   175 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/19/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.765 / -86.376

End Date:               05/19/2025
End Time:               07:17 PM CDT
End Location:           8 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7815 / -86.2609

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for tornado damage in
the Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County. The
tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of
hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof
damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling
back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and
uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field
toward structures on Killingworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado
had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134 mph
winds and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at
this location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its
original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning
and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the
KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile
home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into
the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other structures at
this location sustained damage. The home next door was just
outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as
projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two
locations. A resident was inside at the time and sheltered after
receiving the warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the
other side of the path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road
and JB Hawkins Road, another home sustained major structural
damage. Only portions of walls were left standing of the home,
but survey teams discovered that no anchor bolts were used to
attach the home to the foundation. All portions of the bases of
walls that were investigated were toe nailed down, owing to the
damage sustained at this location. From this location, the
tornado climbed the elevation behind the homes on JB Hawkins,
snapping and uprooting large swaths of hardwood trees. The track
was extended thanks to NVDI Difference Imagery that shows changes
in vegetation in hard-to-reach places such as those without ample
road networks. Aerial imagery was also utilized to confirm these
findings, therefore extending the track by just over 5 miles in
distance into Western Jackson County, AL (path length total of
6.76 miles). This tornado was a separate track from the Trenton
tornado that survey teams also confirmed in the area this
afternoon.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, Jackson County
EMA, Alabama State EMA (ALEA) for flight imagery, linemen from
Huntsville Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs
Office for their assistance on the storm survey yesterday and
today. 

Amin/Saari


.Trenton Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  10.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   275 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7522 / -86.2435

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:28 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7814 / -86.0666

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just southeast of Hwy 65 in Trenton in
Jackson County, AL, producing large limb damage on County Road
20. The tornado continued and strengthened along CR20, producing
sporadic hardwood/softwood tree damage just north of Little
Nashville. Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, with
several broken power poles observed about 2-2.5 miles down CR20.
Tree damage and power pole damage here was the highest wind
speed, 110 mph, at this location, concurrent with an EF1 tornado.
Further northeast along the path, the tornado widened near an old
community center near Guess Creek, maintaining the 110 mph wind
speeds here. Several projectiles were noted impaled into the
ground at this location, some of which were 2-3 feet into the
ground. Large swaths of hardwood and softwood trees were also
downed here, with a width estimated at 275 yards. Minor roof
damage was also noted here, as well as an older outbuilding with
the roof removed at this location. The tornado produced
additional tree damage at a cemetery at the end of CR20 before
traversing more terrain, producing additional damage at a farm
downstream on County Road 17. Sporadic tree damage was found
along CR 17 on Sleepy Lane, Wilkins Drive, and Pace Drive before
crossing Hwy 79. Beyond Hwy 79, the tornado snapped and uprooted
a few more isolated trees south of Maynard Cove before
dissipating by County Road 28. 

Special thanks to Jackson County EMA, AL State EMA (ALEA) for 
flight imagery, and NVDI Difference Satellite imagery for 
confirmation of trees downed in hard-to-access locations without 
ample road networks. This aided survey teams tremendously this 
afternoon and was much appreciated. 

Amin/Saari

&&

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.


.Allens Crossroads Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.39 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 W Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4243 / -86.5686

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:50 PM CDT
End Location:           4 WNW Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.44 / -86.513

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville, AL survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado in
western Marshall County, near the Allens Crossroads area. Maximum
estimated winds reached 100 mph.The tornado likely first touched
down east of the Morgan County/Marshall County border, on the
northern portion of the Cherokee Ridge Golf Course. Multiple
uprooted hardwood trees were observed on several holes in this
area. The tornado then progressed eastward, crossing Highway
431 and uprooting numerous trees along Allens Cross Road. Similar
tree damage was documented further to the northeast along Quarry
Road. The survey indicates the tornado lifted before reaching the
community of Union Grove.

Barron/Guillet/Pankratz


.Crossville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    93 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.00 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         Crossville / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2848 / -85.991
.Trenton Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  10.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   275 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7522 / -86.2435

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:28 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7814 / -86.0666

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just southeast of Hwy 65 in Trenton in
Jackson County, AL, producing large limb damage on County Road
20. The tornado continued and strengthened along CR20, producing
sporadic hardwood/softwood tree damage just north of Little
Nashville. Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, with
several broken power poles observed about 2-2.5 miles down CR20.
Tree damage and power pole damage here was the highest wind
speed, 110 mph, at this location, concurrent with an EF1 tornado.
Further northeast along the path, the tornado widened near an old
community center near Guess Creek, maintaining the 110 mph wind
speeds here. Several projectiles were noted impaled into the
ground at this location, some of which were 2-3 feet into the
ground. Large swaths of hardwood and softwood trees were also
downed here, with a width estimated at 275 yards. Minor roof
damage was also noted here, as well as an older outbuilding with
the roof removed at this location. The tornado produced
additional tree damage at a cemetery at the end of CR20 before
traversing more terrain, producing additional damage at a farm
downstream on County Road 17. Sporadic tree damage was found
along CR 17 on Sleepy Lane, Wilkins Drive, and Pace Drive before
crossing Hwy 79. Beyond Hwy 79, the tornado snapped and uprooted
a few more isolated trees south of Maynard Cove before
dissipating by County Road 28. 

Special thanks to Jackson County EMA, AL State EMA (ALEA) for 
flight imagery, and NVDI Difference Satellite imagery for 
confirmation of trees downed in hard-to-access locations without 
ample road networks. This aided survey teams tremendously this 
afternoon and was much appreciated. 

Amin/Saari

&&

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.


End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:42 PM CDT
End Location:           2 WNW Collinsville / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2835 / -85.8923

Survey Summary:
This tornado began just east of Graves Street in the Crossville
area, where a large tree was uprooted and a large branch (8 to
12 inches in diameter) was broken off of a tree 20 yards away. 
Additionally, a small porch on a nearby residence was damaged and
lost most of its roofing. The tornado continued east just south
and paralleling highway 68, uprooting spordic trees and breaking
off large tree branches along its way. More substantial roof
damage occurred at a building associated with the Sand Mountain
Research Extension Center off of CR 190. The tornado intensified
at this location to EF1 intensity, collapsing the entire roof of
the structure. Maximum peak winds of 93 mph were seen at this
location. Here, the tornado continued on a eastward path and
uprooted one very large tree and snapped another one from its
base (though it had some rot to it). The tornado seemed to widen
a bit more as it pushed east, but weakened again to EF0 intensity
as it crossed CR 37. At this location, it did pick up a covering
structure for hay and tossed it across a field. On the south end
of the field, a small portion of one side of a barn was torn
apart. The tornado then moved a bit more to the east northeast
paralleling highway 68 as its path width decreased signficantly
to less than 300 yards. The EF0 tornado continued its path east
to east-sutheast uprooting trees or snapping off large branches
of trees before lifting just east of CR 84. 

Dixon/Weber

&&

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.


.Ford City, Red Bank, and Lake Wheeler Survey...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    70-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Survey Summary:

A storm survey team from the NWS Huntsville office traveled across
far western Limestone, southeastern Lauderdale, northern Lawrence,
and northern Colbert county to assess reported damage from storms
on May 20th, 2025. An initial area of damage was sporadic uprooted
trees in Sheffield. Additional trees were uprooted in the TVA
Reservation northeast of Muscle Shoals, where one tree fell on a
moving vehicle and injured the driver. No consistent track was 
present before additional uprooted trees were found along E 2nd 
Street in Nitrate City. Continued sporadic tree damage was found 
north and east going up County Line Road toward Ford City, at 
which point a concentrated area of uprooted trees all facing 
eastward was identified along River Road. North of River Road, a 
large swath of uprooted trees was noted along Gargis Hollow and 
Sprout Springs Hollow Roads. The peak wind intensity of 105 mph
occurred on Sprout Springs Hollow Road where two silos collapsed. 
One injury occurred along Gargis Hollow road when a tree fell on a
home, causing sheet rock to fall on an 8-year-old girl, resulting
in minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. 

Farther east, a large swath of uprooted trees and snapped limbs
was identified along Mount Stanley Road, a much larger north to
south spread than damage identified elsewhere. All tree damage 
was pointing eastward. Sporadic tree damage continued to the east 
south of Wheeler Lake Dam and into the Red Bank community with no 
consistent path easily identifiable. Other pockets of damage were 
noted in Limestone County along Snake and Elk River Roads, and 
then in Lauderdale County near Elgin. Again, no identifiable track
was noted.

Comparing this damage to radar imagery, the hook echoes of the
supercells and potential tornadic circulations passed south of
these aforementioned damage areas. As a result, the conclusion is
that all of this damage is the result of an enhanced forward flank
downdraft from the multiple supercells that tracked across the
region on Tuesday evening. This remains preliminary and subsequent
drone and satellite imagery will supplement additional ground
survey efforts to identify if any tornado tracks are embedded
within the broader thunderstorm wind damage.

Darish/Magee

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National Weather Service Huntsville AL
405 PM CDT Fri May 23 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event Update #7...

.Update...Monte Sano/Moontown Tornado added. Monte Sano Thunderstorm Wind
Damage writeup added. Start point for Killingsworth Cove extended and also 
the width was increased. Mount Vernon Tornado writeup also added. 

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.


.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Monte Sano/Moontown Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    107 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.68 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   280 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Huntsville / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7355 / -86.5645

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:57 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.743 / -86.4145

Survey Summary:
A tornado produced EF1 damage with 107 mph winds and was on the
ground for 8.7 miles from the east side of the Blossomwood
neighborhood, across Monte Sano Mountain, and then continuing on
through Moontown and ending briefly in Brownsboro. This same
supercell then produced the Killingsworth Cove tornado. Both
satellite NVDI Difference Imagery concurrent with ALEA-provided
aerial imagery of the damage path confirms that there was indeed
a break in the two tracks, though they both spawned from the same
supercell storm. The tornado began by snapping several hardwood
and softwood trees on the Eastern side of Blossomwood in
Huntsville, at the base of Monte Sano Mountain. Trees were downed
and witness statements confirmed the tornado touchdown near the
intersection of Randolph Avenue and Toll Gate Road. Further east,
more widespread tree damage was noted on satellite imagery up the
mountain at the end of Cleermont Drive near the Wildflower Hiking
Trail. NVDI satellite imagery here shows that the tornado was
about 400 yards wide at its widest point crossing overtop Monte
Sano, snapping and uprooting large swaths of trees in Monte Sano
State Park. The tornado traversed the leeward side of the
mountain and continued producing tree damage in Moontown, south
of the Moontown Airport along Moontown and Bob Hunt Roads, just
west of the Flint River. After crossing the Flint River south of
Hwy 72, the tornado began to weaken as it approached Madison
County High School, downing several power poles to the east of
the school on Brock Road. The tornado was then disrupted while
crossing the terrain at this location, finally roping out and
producing minor tree damage and minor damage to a barn in fields
in the 1000-block of Salty Bottom Road. 
 
Radar data then shows the supercell then began to produce a 
secondary area of rotation to the northeast as it cycled once 
again, and this track would eventually become the Killingsworth 
Cove Road tornado that tracked into Jackson County. 

Amin/Saari


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/19/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.765 / -86.261

End Date:               05/19/2025
End Time:               07:17 PM CDT
End Location:           8 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7815 / -86.2609

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for tornado damage in
the Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County. The
tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of
hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof
damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling
back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and
uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field
toward structures on Killingworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado
had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134 mph
winds and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at
this location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its
original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning
and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the
KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile
home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into
the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other structures at
this location sustained damage. The home next door was just
outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as
projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two
locations. A resident was inside at the time and sheltered after
receiving the warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the
other side of the path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road
and JB Hawkins Road, another home sustained major structural
damage. Only portions of walls were left standing of the home,
but survey teams discovered that no anchor bolts were used to
attach the home to the foundation. All portions of the bases of
walls that were investigated were toe nailed down, owing to the
damage sustained at this location. From this location, the
tornado climbed the elevation behind the homes on JB Hawkins,
snapping and uprooting large swaths of hardwood trees. 

The track was extended thanks to NVDI Difference Imagery that 
shows changes in vegetation in hard-to-reach places such as those 
without ample road networks. Aerial imagery was also utilized to 
confirm these findings, therefore extending the track by just over
5 miles in distance into Western Jackson County, AL (path length 
total of 7.06 miles). This tornado was a separate track from the 
Trenton tornado that survey teams also confirmed in the area this 
afternoon.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, Jackson County
EMA, Alabama State EMA (ALEA) for flight imagery, linemen from
Huntsville Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs
Office for their assistance on the storm survey yesterday and
today. 

Amin/Saari


.Trenton Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  10.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   275 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7522 / -86.2435

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:28 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7814 / -86.0666

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just southeast of Hwy 65 in Trenton in
Jackson County, AL, producing large limb damage on County Road
20. The tornado continued and strengthened along CR20, producing
sporadic hardwood/softwood tree damage just north of Little
Nashville. Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, with
several broken power poles observed about 2-2.5 miles down CR20.
Tree damage and power pole damage here was the highest wind
speed, 110 mph, at this location, concurrent with an EF1 tornado.
Further northeast along the path, the tornado widened near an old
community center near Guess Creek, maintaining the 110 mph wind
speeds here. Several projectiles were noted impaled into the
ground at this location, some of which were 2-3 feet into the
ground. Large swaths of hardwood and softwood trees were also
downed here, with a width estimated at 275 yards. Minor roof
damage was also noted here, as well as an older outbuilding with
the roof removed at this location. The tornado produced
additional tree damage at a cemetery at the end of CR20 before
traversing more terrain, producing additional damage at a farm
downstream on County Road 17. Sporadic tree damage was found
along CR 17 on Sleepy Lane, Wilkins Drive, and Pace Drive before
crossing Hwy 79. Beyond Hwy 79, the tornado snapped and uprooted
a few more isolated trees south of Maynard Cove before
dissipating by County Road 28. 

Special thanks to Jackson County EMA, AL State EMA (ALEA) for 
flight imagery, and NVDI Difference Satellite imagery for 
confirmation of trees downed in hard-to-access locations without 
ample road networks. This aided survey teams tremendously this 
afternoon and was much appreciated. 

Amin/Saari


.Allens Crossroads Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.39 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 W Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4243 / -86.5686

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:50 PM CDT
End Location:           4 WNW Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.44 / -86.513

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville, AL survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado in
western Marshall County, near the Allens Crossroads area. Maximum
estimated winds reached 100 mph.The tornado likely first touched
down east of the Morgan County/Marshall County border, on the
northern portion of the Cherokee Ridge Golf Course. Multiple
uprooted hardwood trees were observed on several holes in this
area. The tornado then progressed eastward, crossing Highway
431 and uprooting numerous trees along Allens Cross Road. Similar
tree damage was documented further to the northeast along Quarry
Road. The survey indicates the tornado lifted before reaching the
community of Union Grove.

Barron/Guillet/Pankratz


.Crossville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    93 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.00 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         Crossville / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2848 / -85.991

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:42 PM CDT
End Location:           2 WNW Collinsville / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2835 / -85.8923

Survey Summary:
This tornado began just east of Graves Street in the Crossville
area, where a large tree was uprooted and a large branch (8 to
12 inches in diameter) was broken off of a tree 20 yards away. 
Additionally, a small porch on a nearby residence was damaged and
lost most of its roofing. The tornado continued east just south
and paralleling highway 68, uprooting sporadic trees and breaking
off large tree branches along its way. More substantial roof
damage occurred at a building associated with the Sand Mountain
Research Extension Center off of CR 190. The tornado intensified
at this location to EF1 intensity, collapsing the entire roof of
the structure. Maximum peak winds of 93 mph were seen at this
location. Here, the tornado continued on a eastward path and
uprooted one very large tree and snapped another one from its
base (though it had some rot to it). The tornado seemed to widen
a bit more as it pushed east, but weakened again to EF0 intensity
as it crossed CR 37. At this location, it did pick up a covering
structure for hay and tossed it across a field. On the south end
of the field, a small portion of one side of a barn was torn
apart. The tornado then moved a bit more to the east northeast
paralleling highway 68 as its path width decreased significantly
to less than 300 yards. The EF0 tornado continued its path east
to east-Southeast uprooting trees or snapping off large branches
of trees before lifting just east of CR 84. 

Dixon/Weber


.Mount Vernon Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.37 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:49 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2941 / -85.7893

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:52 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2972 / -85.7839

Survey Summary:
The supercell that produced a tornado earlier in Crossville
produced another EF1 tornado that affected the Mount Vernon area.
This tornado began just east of CR 83. At this location, one
large tree was uprooted and a 3 to 5 inch branch was broken off
of a tree 10 yards away. The tornado quickly moved northeast and
strengthened to EF1 intensity as it approached highway 176. Near
one residence, three healthy and large pine trees were partially
uprooted and another was broken off in a different direction and
fell onto a mobile home nearby. At this location, the snapped
tree heavily damaged the roof of the residence and destroyed a
carport. Just one house further northeast, a camper trailer
(weighing approximately 5000 lbs) was lifted off its foundation
and dragged 15 yards, before being flipped on its side. Peak
winds of 100 mph were reached at this location. Additional minor
tree limbs were seen snapped in the distance. 

Dixon/Weber


.Ford City, Red Bank, and Lake Wheeler Survey...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    70-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Survey Summary:

A storm survey team from the NWS Huntsville office traveled across
far western Limestone, southeastern Lauderdale, northern Lawrence,
and northern Colbert county to assess reported damage from storms
on May 20th, 2025. An initial area of damage was sporadic uprooted
trees in Sheffield. Additional trees were uprooted in the TVA
Reservation northeast of Muscle Shoals, where one tree fell on a
moving vehicle and injured the driver. No consistent track was 
present before additional uprooted trees were found along E 2nd 
Street in Nitrate City. Continued sporadic tree damage was found 
north and east going up County Line Road toward Ford City, at 
which point a concentrated area of uprooted trees all facing 
eastward was identified along River Road. North of River Road, a 
large swath of uprooted trees was noted along Gargis Hollow and 
Sprout Springs Hollow Roads. The peak wind intensity of 105 mph
occurred on Sprout Springs Hollow Road where two silos collapsed. 
One injury occurred along Gargis Hollow road when a tree fell on a
home, causing sheet rock to fall on an 8-year-old girl, resulting
in minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. 

Farther east, a large swath of uprooted trees and snapped limbs
was identified along Mount Stanley Road, a much larger north to
south spread than damage identified elsewhere. All tree damage 
was pointing eastward. Sporadic tree damage continued to the east 
south of Wheeler Lake Dam and into the Red Bank community with no 
consistent path easily identifiable. Other pockets of damage were 
noted in Limestone County along Snake and Elk River Roads, and 
then in Lauderdale County near Elgin. Again, no identifiable track
was noted.

Comparing this damage to radar imagery, the hook echoes of the
supercells and potential tornadic circulations passed south of
these aforementioned damage areas. As a result, the conclusion is
that all of this damage is the result of an enhanced forward flank
downdraft from the multiple supercells that tracked across the
region on Tuesday evening. This remains preliminary and subsequent
drone and satellite imagery will supplement additional ground
survey efforts to identify if any tornado tracks are embedded
within the broader thunderstorm wind damage.

Darish/Magee


.Monte Sano Thunderstorm Wind Damage...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    94 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    80-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Survey Summary:

Just south of the tornado track that traversed Monte Sano 
Mountain, numerous trees were downed along Monte Sano Boulevard, 
Panorama Drive, Wildwood Drive, and Hutchens Avenue. Though this 
area sustained widespread tree damage with several falling onto 
houses, this area was not in the tornado path, but was in the 
inflow/rear flank downdraft (RFD) area of the supercell instead. 
Wind speeds in these locations were estimated around 90 mph. These
inflow winds and RFD winds are very strong southerly winds 
flowing into the tornado path, which was just to the north. 
Several distance measurements were made and investigated between 
the tornado path itself, and this area of thunderstorm wind 
damage. Given that the combined distance was over a mile in width,
this gives credence to two separate causes of the damage: one 
tornadic and one with very strong inflow. Weak tornadoes rarely 
exceed a few hundred yards in width, with thunderstorm wind damage
swaths typically producing wider damage paths like the one that 
was surveyed along the aforementioned streets above. 

The average wind speeds of 80-90 mph with this damage is very
similar to the average wind speeds of 80-100 mph with the tornado
assessed to the north. This explains the similar nature of the
damage and why there was some confusion as to whether or not the
snapped and uprooted trees in these areas was the result of the
tornado.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, NVDI Difference Satellite 
imagery, as well as numerous photos and videos from other partners
and the public that aided survey crews in their investigation of 
these areas. 

Amin/Saari

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
438 PM CDT Fri May 23 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event - Update #8...

.Update...To include the Section Tornado

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.


.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Monte Sano/Moontown Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    107 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.68 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   280 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Huntsville / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7355 / -86.5645

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:57 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.743 / -86.4145

Survey Summary:
A tornado produced EF1 damage with 107 mph winds and was on the
ground for 8.7 miles from the east side of the Blossomwood
neighborhood, across Monte Sano Mountain, and then continuing on
through Moontown and ending briefly in Brownsboro. This same
supercell then produced the Killingsworth Cove tornado. Both
satellite NVDI Difference Imagery concurrent with ALEA-provided
aerial imagery of the damage path confirms that there was indeed
a break in the two tracks, though they both spawned from the same
supercell storm. The tornado began by snapping several hardwood
and softwood trees on the Eastern side of Blossomwood in
Huntsville, at the base of Monte Sano Mountain. Trees were downed
and witness statements confirmed the tornado touchdown near the
intersection of Randolph Avenue and Toll Gate Road. Further east,
more widespread tree damage was noted on satellite imagery up the
mountain at the end of Cleermont Drive near the Wildflower Hiking
Trail. NVDI satellite imagery here shows that the tornado was
about 400 yards wide at its widest point crossing overtop Monte
Sano, snapping and uprooting large swaths of trees in Monte Sano
State Park. The tornado traversed the leeward side of the
mountain and continued producing tree damage in Moontown, south
of the Moontown Airport along Moontown and Bob Hunt Roads, just
west of the Flint River. After crossing the Flint River south of
Hwy 72, the tornado began to weaken as it approached Madison
County High School, downing several power poles to the east of
the school on Brock Road. The tornado was then disrupted while
crossing the terrain at this location, finally roping out and
producing minor tree damage and minor damage to a barn in fields
in the 1000-block of Salty Bottom Road. 
 
Radar data then shows the supercell then began to produce a 
secondary area of rotation to the northeast as it cycled once 
again, and this track would eventually become the Killingsworth 
Cove Road tornado that tracked into Jackson County. 

Amin/Saari


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/19/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.765 / -86.261

End Date:               05/19/2025
End Time:               07:17 PM CDT
End Location:           8 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7815 / -86.2609

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for tornado damage in
the Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County. The
tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of
hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof
damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling
back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and
uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field
toward structures on Killingworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado
had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134 mph
winds and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at
this location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its
original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning
and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the
KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile
home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into
the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other structures at
this location sustained damage. The home next door was just
outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as
projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two
locations. A resident was inside at the time and sheltered after
receiving the warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the
other side of the path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road
and JB Hawkins Road, another home sustained major structural
damage. Only portions of walls were left standing of the home,
but survey teams discovered that no anchor bolts were used to
attach the home to the foundation. All portions of the bases of
walls that were investigated were toe nailed down, owing to the
damage sustained at this location. From this location, the
tornado climbed the elevation behind the homes on JB Hawkins,
snapping and uprooting large swaths of hardwood trees. 

The track was extended thanks to NVDI Difference Imagery that 
shows changes in vegetation in hard-to-reach places such as those 
without ample road networks. Aerial imagery was also utilized to 
confirm these findings, therefore extending the track by just over
5 miles in distance into Western Jackson County, AL (path length 
total of 7.06 miles). This tornado was a separate track from the 
Trenton tornado that survey teams also confirmed in the area this 
afternoon.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, Jackson County
EMA, Alabama State EMA (ALEA) for flight imagery, linemen from
Huntsville Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs
Office for their assistance on the storm survey yesterday and
today. 

Amin/Saari


.Trenton Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  10.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   275 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7522 / -86.2435

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:28 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7814 / -86.0666

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just southeast of Hwy 65 in Trenton in
Jackson County, AL, producing large limb damage on County Road
20. The tornado continued and strengthened along CR20, producing
sporadic hardwood/softwood tree damage just north of Little
Nashville. Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, with
several broken power poles observed about 2-2.5 miles down CR20.
Tree damage and power pole damage here was the highest wind
speed, 110 mph, at this location, concurrent with an EF1 tornado.
Further northeast along the path, the tornado widened near an old
community center near Guess Creek, maintaining the 110 mph wind
speeds here. Several projectiles were noted impaled into the
ground at this location, some of which were 2-3 feet into the
ground. Large swaths of hardwood and softwood trees were also
downed here, with a width estimated at 275 yards. Minor roof
damage was also noted here, as well as an older outbuilding with
the roof removed at this location. The tornado produced
additional tree damage at a cemetery at the end of CR20 before
traversing more terrain, producing additional damage at a farm
downstream on County Road 17. Sporadic tree damage was found
along CR 17 on Sleepy Lane, Wilkins Drive, and Pace Drive before
crossing Hwy 79. Beyond Hwy 79, the tornado snapped and uprooted
a few more isolated trees south of Maynard Cove before
dissipating by County Road 28. 

Special thanks to Jackson County EMA, AL State EMA (ALEA) for 
flight imagery, and NVDI Difference Satellite imagery for 
confirmation of trees downed in hard-to-access locations without 
ample road networks. This aided survey teams tremendously this 
afternoon and was much appreciated. 

Amin/Saari


.Section Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.09 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   105 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:47 PM CDT
Start Location:         Section / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.5794 / -85.9819

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:52 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Dutton / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.5837 / -85.8765

Survey Summary:
A survey team from the NWS in Huntsville, AL, and the Jackson
County EMA has concluded that an EF-0 tornado, with estimated
peak winds of 80 mph, was responsible for minor damage in
Section, AL.

The tornado initiated its path near the HWY 71 and
HWY 35 intersection, close to the Section baseball fields.
Throughout its duration, the primary damage indicators included
downed small and large tree branches. While two trees were
uprooted, their expected wind resistance was reduced due to
suspected rot. The tornado continued on an eastward trajectory,
passing near CR 395 and subsequently crossing CR 372. It is
believed to have lifted just west of the CR 123 and CR
47 intersection, near the border of Jackson and DeKalb counties.

Barron


.Allens Crossroads Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.39 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 W Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4243 / -86.5686

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:50 PM CDT
End Location:           4 WNW Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.44 / -86.513

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville, AL survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado in
western Marshall County, near the Allens Crossroads area. Maximum
estimated winds reached 100 mph.

The tornado likely first touched down east of the Morgan County/Marshall 
County border, on the northern portion of the Cherokee Ridge Golf Course. Multiple
uprooted hardwood trees were observed on several holes in this
area. The tornado then progressed eastward, crossing Highway
431 and uprooting numerous trees along Allens Cross Road. Similar
tree damage was documented further to the northeast along Quarry
Road. The survey indicates the tornado lifted before reaching the
community of Union Grove.

Barron/Guillet/Pankratz


.Crossville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    93 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.00 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         Crossville / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2848 / -85.991

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:42 PM CDT
End Location:           2 WNW Collinsville / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2835 / -85.8923

Survey Summary:
This tornado began just east of Graves Street in the Crossville
area, where a large tree was uprooted and a large branch (8 to
12 inches in diameter) was broken off of a tree 20 yards away. 
Additionally, a small porch on a nearby residence was damaged and
lost most of its roofing. The tornado continued east just south
and paralleling highway 68, uprooting sporadic trees and breaking
off large tree branches along its way. More substantial roof
damage occurred at a building associated with the Sand Mountain
Research Extension Center off of CR 190. The tornado intensified
at this location to EF1 intensity, collapsing the entire roof of
the structure. Maximum peak winds of 93 mph were seen at this
location. Here, the tornado continued on a eastward path and
uprooted one very large tree and snapped another one from its
base (though it had some rot to it). The tornado seemed to widen
a bit more as it pushed east, but weakened again to EF0 intensity
as it crossed CR 37. At this location, it did pick up a covering
structure for hay and tossed it across a field. On the south end
of the field, a small portion of one side of a barn was torn
apart. The tornado then moved a bit more to the east northeast
paralleling highway 68 as its path width decreased significantly
to less than 300 yards. The EF0 tornado continued its path east
to east-Southeast uprooting trees or snapping off large branches
of trees before lifting just east of CR 84. 

Dixon/Weber


.Mount Vernon Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.37 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:49 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2941 / -85.7893

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:52 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2972 / -85.7839

Survey Summary:
The supercell that produced a tornado earlier in Crossville
produced another EF1 tornado that affected the Mount Vernon area.
This tornado began just east of CR 83. At this location, one
large tree was uprooted and a 3 to 5 inch branch was broken off
of a tree 10 yards away. The tornado quickly moved northeast and
strengthened to EF1 intensity as it approached highway 176. Near
one residence, three healthy and large pine trees were partially
uprooted and another was broken off in a different direction and
fell onto a mobile home nearby. At this location, the snapped
tree heavily damaged the roof of the residence and destroyed a
carport. Just one house further northeast, a camper trailer
(weighing approximately 5000 lbs) was lifted off its foundation
and dragged 15 yards, before being flipped on its side. Peak
winds of 100 mph were reached at this location. Additional minor
tree limbs were seen snapped in the distance. 

Dixon/Weber


.Ford City, Red Bank, and Lake Wheeler Survey...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    70-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Survey Summary:

A storm survey team from the NWS Huntsville office traveled across
far western Limestone, southeastern Lauderdale, northern Lawrence,
and northern Colbert county to assess reported damage from storms
on May 20th, 2025. An initial area of damage was sporadic uprooted
trees in Sheffield. Additional trees were uprooted in the TVA
Reservation northeast of Muscle Shoals, where one tree fell on a
moving vehicle and injured the driver. No consistent track was 
present before additional uprooted trees were found along E 2nd 
Street in Nitrate City. Continued sporadic tree damage was found 
north and east going up County Line Road toward Ford City, at 
which point a concentrated area of uprooted trees all facing 
eastward was identified along River Road. North of River Road, a 
large swath of uprooted trees was noted along Gargis Hollow and 
Sprout Springs Hollow Roads. The peak wind intensity of 105 mph
occurred on Sprout Springs Hollow Road where two silos collapsed. 
One injury occurred along Gargis Hollow road when a tree fell on a
home, causing sheet rock to fall on an 8-year-old girl, resulting
in minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. 

Farther east, a large swath of uprooted trees and snapped limbs
was identified along Mount Stanley Road, a much larger north to
south spread than damage identified elsewhere. All tree damage 
was pointing eastward. Sporadic tree damage continued to the east 
south of Wheeler Lake Dam and into the Red Bank community with no 
consistent path easily identifiable. Other pockets of damage were 
noted in Limestone County along Snake and Elk River Roads, and 
then in Lauderdale County near Elgin. Again, no identifiable track
was noted.

Comparing this damage to radar imagery, the hook echoes of the
supercells and potential tornadic circulations passed south of
these aforementioned damage areas. As a result, the conclusion is
that all of this damage is the result of an enhanced forward flank
downdraft from the multiple supercells that tracked across the
region on Tuesday evening. This remains preliminary and subsequent
drone and satellite imagery will supplement additional ground
survey efforts to identify if any tornado tracks are embedded
within the broader thunderstorm wind damage.

Darish/Magee


.Monte Sano Thunderstorm Wind Damage...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    94 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    80-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Survey Summary:

Just south of the tornado track that traversed Monte Sano 
Mountain, numerous trees were downed along Monte Sano Boulevard, 
Panorama Drive, Wildwood Drive, and Hutchens Avenue. Though this 
area sustained widespread tree damage with several falling onto 
houses, this area was not in the tornado path, but was in the 
inflow/rear flank downdraft (RFD) area of the supercell instead. 
Wind speeds in these locations were estimated around 90 mph. These
inflow winds and RFD winds are very strong southerly winds 
flowing into the tornado path, which was just to the north. 
Several distance measurements were made and investigated between 
the tornado path itself, and this area of thunderstorm wind 
damage. Given that the combined distance was over a mile in width,
this gives credence to two separate causes of the damage: one 
tornadic and one with very strong inflow. Weak tornadoes rarely 
exceed a few hundred yards in width, with thunderstorm wind damage
swaths typically producing wider damage paths like the one that 
was surveyed along the aforementioned streets above. 

The average wind speeds of 80-90 mph with this damage is very
similar to the average wind speeds of 80-100 mph with the tornado
assessed to the north. This explains the similar nature of the
damage and why there was some confusion as to whether or not the
snapped and uprooted trees in these areas was the result of the
tornado.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, NVDI Difference Satellite 
imagery, as well as numerous photos and videos from other partners
and the public that aided survey crews in their investigation of 
these areas. 

Amin/Saari

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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...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event - Update #9...

.Update...Added four tracks for three new tornadoes and one
waterspout. The Ford City Tornado, The Dement Branch Tornado, The
Priceville Tornado, and the Wheeler Lake Waterspout. We removed
the thunderstorms wind damage that was previously included for the
Ford City area due to the addition of the tornado. Minor 
corrections to dates and times were made for consistency.

.Ford City Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  17.74 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   575 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             05:10 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 S Killen / Colbert County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7874 / -87.5347

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               05:39 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7918 / -87.2351

Survey Summary:
An NWS Storm Survey team assessed damage across northern Colbert, 
northern Lawrence, far southeast Lauderdale, and western Limestone
county and found numerous trees down. This was initially reported
as thunderstorm wind damage due to the widespread nature of the 
damage with the potential for embedded tornadic damage.

Supplemental drone imagery courtesy of Lauderdale and Colbert EMA
has led to just that: the addition of this tornado track from 
Ford City through Red Bank, crossing the Tennessee River at 
Wheeler Lake, tracking south of Rogersville, and then into far 
southwest Limestone county. The reason for transitioning into 
tornadic damage as opposed to thunderstorm wind damage is the 
drone imagery indicating circular ground scarring, more convergent
tree fall patterns, and very concentrated damage paths within the
broad tree damage that were difficult to ascertain from the 
ground survey.

The tornado touched down near Ford City where initial tree limbs
snapped then rapidly began uprooting numerous trees north of 
River Road. Several trees were uprooted on River Road, but these 
were all facing to the east and determined to be inflow winds. One
of these trees fell on a home and the drywall fell and scratched 
a child, resulting in one injury. North of River Road, several 
trees were found uprooted along with two collapsed silos along 
Sprout Spring Hollow Rd. These silos had been in place since the 
1930s and were completely destroyed, marking the maximum intensity
of 105 mph. The tornado then tracked east-southeast toward Foster
Mills and Red Bank, uprooting numerous trees along its path and 
snapping large limbs.

After crossing the Tennessee River at Wheeler Lake, the tornado 
crossed south of Rogersville where both EMA and storm spotter 
provided drone imagery indicating a narrow path of snapped and 
uprooted trees. After crossing the Elk River, the tornado began 
lifting along Snake Road and Little Elk Road in Limestone county 
where large limbs were snapped and then the tops of trees.

An incredible thank you to Lauderdale county EMA for providing 
the drone imagery, and thank you to EMA in Colbert, Lawrence, and 
Limestone for their coordination with the several surveys in their
area.

Darish/Magee

..Wheeler Lake Waterspout...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown 
Path Length /statute/:  2.19 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   25 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             05:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Hillsboro / Lawrence County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.6851 / -87.1256

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               05:57 PM CDT
End Location:           6 N Trinity / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.69 / -87.0876

Survey Summary:
A waterspout developed over Wheeler Reservoir south of the Browns
Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. The waterspout moved east-northeast
towards Round Island Creek Public Use Area. At least two citizen
videos from the Black Landing area confirmed the waterspout and
its movement.

.Dement Branch Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.87 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   65 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.8125 / -87.208

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:10 PM CDT
End Location:           5 E Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.8075 / -87.194

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville Survey team along with Limestone County
Emergency Management was able to determine an EF-1 tornado
impacting an area between HWY 72 and Cox Rd resulting from the
storms on 5/20/25. This brief tornado touched down around 6:09 PM
along Dement Rd where drone imagery showed a tree down. The
tornado continued east moving over mainly wooded areas. Drone
imagery showed multiple trees and large branches down continuing
east from Dement Rd, parallel to HWY 72. Based on Drone imagery,
the tornado had a maximum intensity of EF-1 with a wind speed of
100 MPH, with a maximum width of 64 yards. After moving across a
property north of HWY 72, the tornado lifted just before Cox Rd
at around 6:10 PM. Thank you to Limestone County EMA for their
drone imagery that supplemented this survey.

Darish/Magee

.Priceville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   540 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:52 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SW Flint City / Morgan County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4683 / -87.0294

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:00 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Priceville / Morgan County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.5366 / -86.8782

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville Survey team was able to identify an EF-
1 tornado in Morgan county in the Hartselle to Priceville area
from the storms on 5/20/25. The tornado started near Rocky Ford
Road and continued east toward HWY 31. Several large branches
were found down along with trees uprooted along Van Bridge Rd. A
tree was found snapped at the trunk along this road (Vaughn
Bridge Rd) indicating the location where the tornado reached its
maximum intensity of EF-1 with a wind speed of 105 MPH. NE of
Vaughn Bridge the tornado reached its maximum width where several
large branches were found spanning 540 yards. The tornado
continued east crossing HWY 31 and then took a NE turn with
several large branches down along Indian Hills Rd. The track
continued NE crossing I-65 and ventured into Priceville. Several
large branches were again found on various streets north of Point
Mallard Pkwy SE eventually lifting along Cove Springs Rd. Of note
is the tornado track north of Hartselle is displaced south of the
hook echo on radar imagery. Tornadoes this evening had a rope
appearance, causing the damage at the ground to be displaced from
the circulation in radar imagery. Thank you to Morgan County EMA
for their coordination with this survey.

Darish/Magee

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.

Barron/Irwin

.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Monte Sano/Moontown Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    107 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.68 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   280 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Huntsville / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7355 / -86.5645

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:57 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.743 / -86.4145

Survey Summary:
A tornado produced EF1 damage with 107 mph winds and was on the
ground for 8.7 miles from the east side of the Blossomwood
neighborhood, across Monte Sano Mountain, and then continuing on
through Moontown and ending briefly in Brownsboro. This same
supercell then produced the Killingsworth Cove tornado. Both
satellite NVDI Difference Imagery concurrent with ALEA-provided
aerial imagery of the damage path confirms that there was indeed
a break in the two tracks, though they both spawned from the same
supercell storm. The tornado began by snapping several hardwood
and softwood trees on the Eastern side of Blossomwood in
Huntsville, at the base of Monte Sano Mountain. Trees were downed
and witness statements confirmed the tornado touchdown near the
intersection of Randolph Avenue and Toll Gate Road. Further east,
more widespread tree damage was noted on satellite imagery up the
mountain at the end of Cleermont Drive near the Wildflower Hiking
Trail. NVDI satellite imagery here shows that the tornado was
about 400 yards wide at its widest point crossing overtop Monte
Sano, snapping and uprooting large swaths of trees in Monte Sano
State Park. The tornado traversed the leeward side of the
mountain and continued producing tree damage in Moontown, south
of the Moontown Airport along Moontown and Bob Hunt Roads, just
west of the Flint River. After crossing the Flint River south of
Hwy 72, the tornado began to weaken as it approached Madison
County High School, downing several power poles to the east of
the school on Brock Road. The tornado was then disrupted while
crossing the terrain at this location, finally roping out and
producing minor tree damage and minor damage to a barn in fields
in the 1000-block of Salty Bottom Road. 
 
Radar data then shows the supercell then began to produce a 
secondary area of rotation to the northeast as it cycled once 
again, and this track would eventually become the Killingsworth 
Cove Road tornado that tracked into Jackson County. 

Amin/Saari


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.765 / -86.261

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:17 PM CDT
End Location:           8 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7815 / -86.2609

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for tornado damage in
the Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County. The
tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of
hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof
damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling
back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and
uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field
toward structures on Killingworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado
had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134 mph
winds and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at
this location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its
original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning
and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the
KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile
home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into
the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other structures at
this location sustained damage. The home next door was just
outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as
projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two
locations. A resident was inside at the time and sheltered after
receiving the warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the
other side of the path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road
and JB Hawkins Road, another home sustained major structural
damage. Only portions of walls were left standing of the home,
but survey teams discovered that no anchor bolts were used to
attach the home to the foundation. All portions of the bases of
walls that were investigated were toe nailed down, owing to the
damage sustained at this location. From this location, the
tornado climbed the elevation behind the homes on JB Hawkins,
snapping and uprooting large swaths of hardwood trees. 

The track was extended thanks to NVDI Difference Imagery that 
shows changes in vegetation in hard-to-reach places such as those 
without ample road networks. Aerial imagery was also utilized to 
confirm these findings, therefore extending the track by just over
5 miles in distance into Western Jackson County, AL (path length 
total of 7.06 miles). This tornado was a separate track from the 
Trenton tornado that survey teams also confirmed in the area this 
afternoon.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, Jackson County
EMA, Alabama State EMA (ALEA) for flight imagery, linemen from
Huntsville Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs
Office for their assistance on the storm survey yesterday and
today. 

Amin/Saari


.Trenton Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  10.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   275 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7522 / -86.2435

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:28 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7814 / -86.0666

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just southeast of Hwy 65 in Trenton in
Jackson County, AL, producing large limb damage on County Road
20. The tornado continued and strengthened along CR20, producing
sporadic hardwood/softwood tree damage just north of Little
Nashville. Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, with
several broken power poles observed about 2-2.5 miles down CR20.
Tree damage and power pole damage here was the highest wind
speed, 110 mph, at this location, concurrent with an EF1 tornado.
Further northeast along the path, the tornado widened near an old
community center near Guess Creek, maintaining the 110 mph wind
speeds here. Several projectiles were noted impaled into the
ground at this location, some of which were 2-3 feet into the
ground. Large swaths of hardwood and softwood trees were also
downed here, with a width estimated at 275 yards. Minor roof
damage was also noted here, as well as an older outbuilding with
the roof removed at this location. The tornado produced
additional tree damage at a cemetery at the end of CR20 before
traversing more terrain, producing additional damage at a farm
downstream on County Road 17. Sporadic tree damage was found
along CR 17 on Sleepy Lane, Wilkins Drive, and Pace Drive before
crossing Hwy 79. Beyond Hwy 79, the tornado snapped and uprooted
a few more isolated trees south of Maynard Cove before
dissipating by County Road 28. 

Special thanks to Jackson County EMA, AL State EMA (ALEA) for 
flight imagery, and NVDI Difference Satellite imagery for 
confirmation of trees downed in hard-to-access locations without 
ample road networks. This aided survey teams tremendously this 
afternoon and was much appreciated. 

Amin/Saari


.Section Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.09 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   105 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:47 PM CDT
Start Location:         Section / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.5794 / -85.9819

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:52 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Dutton / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.5837 / -85.8765

Survey Summary:
A survey team from the NWS in Huntsville, AL, and the Jackson
County EMA has concluded that an EF-0 tornado, with estimated
peak winds of 80 mph, was responsible for minor damage in
Section, AL.

The tornado initiated its path near the HWY 71 and
HWY 35 intersection, close to the Section baseball fields.
Throughout its duration, the primary damage indicators included
downed small and large tree branches. While two trees were
uprooted, their expected wind resistance was reduced due to
suspected rot. The tornado continued on an eastward trajectory,
passing near CR 395 and subsequently crossing CR 372. It is
believed to have lifted just west of the CR 123 and CR
47 intersection, near the border of Jackson and DeKalb counties.

Barron


.Allens Crossroads Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.39 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 W Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4243 / -86.5686

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:50 PM CDT
End Location:           4 WNW Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.44 / -86.513

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville, AL survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado in
western Marshall County, near the Allens Crossroads area. Maximum
estimated winds reached 100 mph.

The tornado likely first touched down east of the Morgan
County/Marshall County border, on the northern portion of the 
Cherokee Ridge Golf Course. Multiple uprooted hardwood trees were 
observed on several holes in this area. The tornado then 
progressed eastward, crossing Highway 431 and uprooting numerous 
trees along Allens Cross Road. Similar tree damage was documented 
further to the northeast along Quarry Road. The survey indicates 
the tornado lifted before reaching the community of Union Grove.

Barron/Guillet/Pankratz


.Crossville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    93 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.00 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         Crossville / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2848 / -85.991

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:42 PM CDT
End Location:           2 WNW Collinsville / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2835 / -85.8923

Survey Summary:
This tornado began just east of Graves Street in the Crossville
area, where a large tree was uprooted and a large branch (8 to
12 inches in diameter) was broken off of a tree 20 yards away. 
Additionally, a small porch on a nearby residence was damaged and
lost most of its roofing. The tornado continued east just south
and paralleling highway 68, uprooting sporadic trees and breaking
off large tree branches along its way. More substantial roof
damage occurred at a building associated with the Sand Mountain
Research Extension Center off of CR 190. The tornado intensified
at this location to EF1 intensity, collapsing the entire roof of
the structure. Maximum peak winds of 93 mph were seen at this
location. Here, the tornado continued on a eastward path and
uprooted one very large tree and snapped another one from its
base (though it had some rot to it). The tornado seemed to widen
a bit more as it pushed east, but weakened again to EF0 intensity
as it crossed CR 37. At this location, it did pick up a covering
structure for hay and tossed it across a field. On the south end
of the field, a small portion of one side of a barn was torn
apart. The tornado then moved a bit more to the east northeast
paralleling highway 68 as its path width decreased significantly
to less than 300 yards. The EF0 tornado continued its path east
to east-Southeast uprooting trees or snapping off large branches
of trees before lifting just east of CR 84. 

Dixon/Weber


.Mount Vernon Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.37 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:49 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2941 / -85.7893

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:52 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2972 / -85.7839

Survey Summary:
The supercell that produced a tornado earlier in Crossville
produced another EF1 tornado that affected the Mount Vernon area.
This tornado began just east of CR 83. At this location, one
large tree was uprooted and a 3 to 5 inch branch was broken off
of a tree 10 yards away. The tornado quickly moved northeast and
strengthened to EF1 intensity as it approached highway 176. Near
one residence, three healthy and large pine trees were partially
uprooted and another was broken off in a different direction and
fell onto a mobile home nearby. At this location, the snapped
tree heavily damaged the roof of the residence and destroyed a
carport. Just one house further northeast, a camper trailer
(weighing approximately 5000 lbs) was lifted off its foundation
and dragged 15 yards, before being flipped on its side. Peak
winds of 100 mph were reached at this location. Additional minor
tree limbs were seen snapped in the distance. 

Dixon/Weber

.Monte Sano Thunderstorm Wind Damage...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    94 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    80-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Survey Summary:

Just south of the tornado track that traversed Monte Sano 
Mountain, numerous trees were downed along Monte Sano Boulevard, 
Panorama Drive, Wildwood Drive, and Hutchens Avenue. Though this 
area sustained widespread tree damage with several falling onto 
houses, this area was not in the tornado path, but was in the 
inflow/rear flank downdraft (RFD) area of the supercell instead. 
Wind speeds in these locations were estimated around 90 mph. These
inflow winds and RFD winds are very strong southerly winds 
flowing into the tornado path, which was just to the north. 
Several distance measurements were made and investigated between 
the tornado path itself, and this area of thunderstorm wind 
damage. Given that the combined distance was over a mile in width,
this gives credence to two separate causes of the damage: one 
tornadic and one with very strong inflow. Weak tornadoes rarely 
exceed a few hundred yards in width, with thunderstorm wind damage
swaths typically producing wider damage paths like the one that 
was surveyed along the aforementioned streets above. 

The average wind speeds of 80-90 mph with this damage is very
similar to the average wind speeds of 80-100 mph with the tornado
assessed to the north. This explains the similar nature of the
damage and why there was some confusion as to whether or not the
snapped and uprooted trees in these areas was the result of the
tornado.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, NVDI Difference Satellite 
imagery, as well as numerous photos and videos from other partners
and the public that aided survey crews in their investigation of 
these areas. 

Amin/Saari




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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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...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event - Update #9...

.Correction...A correction was made to the start Lat and Lon of the 
Killingsworth Cove Tornado. 

.Update...Added four tracks for three new tornadoes and one
waterspout. The Ford City Tornado, The Dement Branch Tornado, The
Priceville Tornado, and the Wheeler Lake Waterspout. We removed
the thunderstorms wind damage that was previously included for the
Ford City area due to the addition of the tornado. Minor 
corrections to dates and times were made for consistency.

.Ford City Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  17.74 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   575 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             05:10 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 S Killen / Colbert County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7874 / -87.5347

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               05:39 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7918 / -87.2351

Survey Summary:
An NWS Storm Survey team assessed damage across northern Colbert, 
northern Lawrence, far southeast Lauderdale, and western Limestone
county and found numerous trees down. This was initially reported
as thunderstorm wind damage due to the widespread nature of the 
damage with the potential for embedded tornadic damage.

Supplemental drone imagery courtesy of Lauderdale and Colbert EMA
has led to just that: the addition of this tornado track from 
Ford City through Red Bank, crossing the Tennessee River at 
Wheeler Lake, tracking south of Rogersville, and then into far 
southwest Limestone county. The reason for transitioning into 
tornadic damage as opposed to thunderstorm wind damage is the 
drone imagery indicating circular ground scarring, more convergent
tree fall patterns, and very concentrated damage paths within the
broad tree damage that were difficult to ascertain from the 
ground survey.

The tornado touched down near Ford City where initial tree limbs
snapped then rapidly began uprooting numerous trees north of 
River Road. Several trees were uprooted on River Road, but these 
were all facing to the east and determined to be inflow winds. One
of these trees fell on a home and the drywall fell and scratched 
a child, resulting in one injury. North of River Road, several 
trees were found uprooted along with two collapsed silos along 
Sprout Spring Hollow Rd. These silos had been in place since the 
1930s and were completely destroyed, marking the maximum intensity
of 105 mph. The tornado then tracked east-southeast toward Foster
Mills and Red Bank, uprooting numerous trees along its path and 
snapping large limbs.

After crossing the Tennessee River at Wheeler Lake, the tornado 
crossed south of Rogersville where both EMA and storm spotter 
provided drone imagery indicating a narrow path of snapped and 
uprooted trees. After crossing the Elk River, the tornado began 
lifting along Snake Road and Little Elk Road in Limestone county 
where large limbs were snapped and then the tops of trees.

An incredible thank you to Lauderdale county EMA for providing 
the drone imagery, and thank you to EMA in Colbert, Lawrence, and 
Limestone for their coordination with the several surveys in their
area.

Darish/Magee

..Wheeler Lake Waterspout...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown 
Path Length /statute/:  2.19 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   25 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             05:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Hillsboro / Lawrence County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.6851 / -87.1256

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               05:57 PM CDT
End Location:           6 N Trinity / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.69 / -87.0876

Survey Summary:
A waterspout developed over Wheeler Reservoir south of the Browns
Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. The waterspout moved east-northeast
towards Round Island Creek Public Use Area. At least two citizen
videos from the Black Landing area confirmed the waterspout and
its movement.

.Dement Branch Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.87 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   65 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.8125 / -87.208

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:10 PM CDT
End Location:           5 E Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.8075 / -87.194

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville Survey team along with Limestone County
Emergency Management was able to determine an EF-1 tornado
impacting an area between HWY 72 and Cox Rd resulting from the
storms on 5/20/25. This brief tornado touched down around 6:09 PM
along Dement Rd where drone imagery showed a tree down. The
tornado continued east moving over mainly wooded areas. Drone
imagery showed multiple trees and large branches down continuing
east from Dement Rd, parallel to HWY 72. Based on Drone imagery,
the tornado had a maximum intensity of EF-1 with a wind speed of
100 MPH, with a maximum width of 64 yards. After moving across a
property north of HWY 72, the tornado lifted just before Cox Rd
at around 6:10 PM. Thank you to Limestone County EMA for their
drone imagery that supplemented this survey.

Darish/Magee

.Priceville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   540 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:52 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SW Flint City / Morgan County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4683 / -87.0294

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:00 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Priceville / Morgan County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.5366 / -86.8782

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville Survey team was able to identify an EF-
1 tornado in Morgan county in the Hartselle to Priceville area
from the storms on 5/20/25. The tornado started near Rocky Ford
Road and continued east toward HWY 31. Several large branches
were found down along with trees uprooted along Van Bridge Rd. A
tree was found snapped at the trunk along this road (Vaughn
Bridge Rd) indicating the location where the tornado reached its
maximum intensity of EF-1 with a wind speed of 105 MPH. NE of
Vaughn Bridge the tornado reached its maximum width where several
large branches were found spanning 540 yards. The tornado
continued east crossing HWY 31 and then took a NE turn with
several large branches down along Indian Hills Rd. The track
continued NE crossing I-65 and ventured into Priceville. Several
large branches were again found on various streets north of Point
Mallard Pkwy SE eventually lifting along Cove Springs Rd. Of note
is the tornado track north of Hartselle is displaced south of the
hook echo on radar imagery. Tornadoes this evening had a rope
appearance, causing the damage at the ground to be displaced from
the circulation in radar imagery. Thank you to Morgan County EMA
for their coordination with this survey.

Darish/Magee

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.

Barron/Irwin

.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Monte Sano/Moontown Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    107 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.68 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   280 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Huntsville / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7355 / -86.5645

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:57 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.743 / -86.4145

Survey Summary:
A tornado produced EF1 damage with 107 mph winds and was on the
ground for 8.7 miles from the east side of the Blossomwood
neighborhood, across Monte Sano Mountain, and then continuing on
through Moontown and ending briefly in Brownsboro. This same
supercell then produced the Killingsworth Cove tornado. Both
satellite NVDI Difference Imagery concurrent with ALEA-provided
aerial imagery of the damage path confirms that there was indeed
a break in the two tracks, though they both spawned from the same
supercell storm. The tornado began by snapping several hardwood
and softwood trees on the Eastern side of Blossomwood in
Huntsville, at the base of Monte Sano Mountain. Trees were downed
and witness statements confirmed the tornado touchdown near the
intersection of Randolph Avenue and Toll Gate Road. Further east,
more widespread tree damage was noted on satellite imagery up the
mountain at the end of Cleermont Drive near the Wildflower Hiking
Trail. NVDI satellite imagery here shows that the tornado was
about 400 yards wide at its widest point crossing overtop Monte
Sano, snapping and uprooting large swaths of trees in Monte Sano
State Park. The tornado traversed the leeward side of the
mountain and continued producing tree damage in Moontown, south
of the Moontown Airport along Moontown and Bob Hunt Roads, just
west of the Flint River. After crossing the Flint River south of
Hwy 72, the tornado began to weaken as it approached Madison
County High School, downing several power poles to the east of
the school on Brock Road. The tornado was then disrupted while
crossing the terrain at this location, finally roping out and
producing minor tree damage and minor damage to a barn in fields
in the 1000-block of Salty Bottom Road. 
 
Radar data then shows the supercell then began to produce a 
secondary area of rotation to the northeast as it cycled once 
again, and this track would eventually become the Killingsworth 
Cove Road tornado that tracked into Jackson County. 

Amin/Saari


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7649 / -86.3811

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:17 PM CDT
End Location:           8 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7815 / -86.2609

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for tornado damage in
the Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County. The
tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of
hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof
damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling
back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and
uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field
toward structures on Killingworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado
had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134 mph
winds and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at
this location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its
original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning
and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the
KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile
home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into
the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other structures at
this location sustained damage. The home next door was just
outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as
projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two
locations. A resident was inside at the time and sheltered after
receiving the warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the
other side of the path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road
and JB Hawkins Road, another home sustained major structural
damage. Only portions of walls were left standing of the home,
but survey teams discovered that no anchor bolts were used to
attach the home to the foundation. All portions of the bases of
walls that were investigated were toe nailed down, owing to the
damage sustained at this location. From this location, the
tornado climbed the elevation behind the homes on JB Hawkins,
snapping and uprooting large swaths of hardwood trees. 

The track was extended thanks to NVDI Difference Imagery that 
shows changes in vegetation in hard-to-reach places such as those 
without ample road networks. Aerial imagery was also utilized to 
confirm these findings, therefore extending the track by just over
5 miles in distance into Western Jackson County, AL (path length 
total of 7.06 miles). This tornado was a separate track from the 
Trenton tornado that survey teams also confirmed in the area this 
afternoon.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, Jackson County
EMA, Alabama State EMA (ALEA) for flight imagery, linemen from
Huntsville Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs
Office for their assistance on the storm survey yesterday and
today. 

Amin/Saari


.Trenton Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  10.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   275 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7522 / -86.2435

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:28 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7814 / -86.0666

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just southeast of Hwy 65 in Trenton in
Jackson County, AL, producing large limb damage on County Road
20. The tornado continued and strengthened along CR20, producing
sporadic hardwood/softwood tree damage just north of Little
Nashville. Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, with
several broken power poles observed about 2-2.5 miles down CR20.
Tree damage and power pole damage here was the highest wind
speed, 110 mph, at this location, concurrent with an EF1 tornado.
Further northeast along the path, the tornado widened near an old
community center near Guess Creek, maintaining the 110 mph wind
speeds here. Several projectiles were noted impaled into the
ground at this location, some of which were 2-3 feet into the
ground. Large swaths of hardwood and softwood trees were also
downed here, with a width estimated at 275 yards. Minor roof
damage was also noted here, as well as an older outbuilding with
the roof removed at this location. The tornado produced
additional tree damage at a cemetery at the end of CR20 before
traversing more terrain, producing additional damage at a farm
downstream on County Road 17. Sporadic tree damage was found
along CR 17 on Sleepy Lane, Wilkins Drive, and Pace Drive before
crossing Hwy 79. Beyond Hwy 79, the tornado snapped and uprooted
a few more isolated trees south of Maynard Cove before
dissipating by County Road 28. 

Special thanks to Jackson County EMA, AL State EMA (ALEA) for 
flight imagery, and NVDI Difference Satellite imagery for 
confirmation of trees downed in hard-to-access locations without 
ample road networks. This aided survey teams tremendously this 
afternoon and was much appreciated. 

Amin/Saari


.Section Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.09 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   105 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:47 PM CDT
Start Location:         Section / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.5794 / -85.9819

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:52 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Dutton / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.5837 / -85.8765

Survey Summary:
A survey team from the NWS in Huntsville, AL, and the Jackson
County EMA has concluded that an EF-0 tornado, with estimated
peak winds of 80 mph, was responsible for minor damage in
Section, AL.

The tornado initiated its path near the HWY 71 and
HWY 35 intersection, close to the Section baseball fields.
Throughout its duration, the primary damage indicators included
downed small and large tree branches. While two trees were
uprooted, their expected wind resistance was reduced due to
suspected rot. The tornado continued on an eastward trajectory,
passing near CR 395 and subsequently crossing CR 372. It is
believed to have lifted just west of the CR 123 and CR
47 intersection, near the border of Jackson and DeKalb counties.

Barron


.Allens Crossroads Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.39 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 W Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4243 / -86.5686

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:50 PM CDT
End Location:           4 WNW Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.44 / -86.513

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville, AL survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado in
western Marshall County, near the Allens Crossroads area. Maximum
estimated winds reached 100 mph.

The tornado likely first touched down east of the Morgan
County/Marshall County border, on the northern portion of the 
Cherokee Ridge Golf Course. Multiple uprooted hardwood trees were 
observed on several holes in this area. The tornado then 
progressed eastward, crossing Highway 431 and uprooting numerous 
trees along Allens Cross Road. Similar tree damage was documented 
further to the northeast along Quarry Road. The survey indicates 
the tornado lifted before reaching the community of Union Grove.

Barron/Guillet/Pankratz


.Crossville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    93 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.00 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         Crossville / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2848 / -85.991

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:42 PM CDT
End Location:           2 WNW Collinsville / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2835 / -85.8923

Survey Summary:
This tornado began just east of Graves Street in the Crossville
area, where a large tree was uprooted and a large branch (8 to
12 inches in diameter) was broken off of a tree 20 yards away. 
Additionally, a small porch on a nearby residence was damaged and
lost most of its roofing. The tornado continued east just south
and paralleling highway 68, uprooting sporadic trees and breaking
off large tree branches along its way. More substantial roof
damage occurred at a building associated with the Sand Mountain
Research Extension Center off of CR 190. The tornado intensified
at this location to EF1 intensity, collapsing the entire roof of
the structure. Maximum peak winds of 93 mph were seen at this
location. Here, the tornado continued on a eastward path and
uprooted one very large tree and snapped another one from its
base (though it had some rot to it). The tornado seemed to widen
a bit more as it pushed east, but weakened again to EF0 intensity
as it crossed CR 37. At this location, it did pick up a covering
structure for hay and tossed it across a field. On the south end
of the field, a small portion of one side of a barn was torn
apart. The tornado then moved a bit more to the east northeast
paralleling highway 68 as its path width decreased significantly
to less than 300 yards. The EF0 tornado continued its path east
to east-Southeast uprooting trees or snapping off large branches
of trees before lifting just east of CR 84. 

Dixon/Weber


.Mount Vernon Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.37 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:49 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2941 / -85.7893

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:52 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2972 / -85.7839

Survey Summary:
The supercell that produced a tornado earlier in Crossville
produced another EF1 tornado that affected the Mount Vernon area.
This tornado began just east of CR 83. At this location, one
large tree was uprooted and a 3 to 5 inch branch was broken off
of a tree 10 yards away. The tornado quickly moved northeast and
strengthened to EF1 intensity as it approached highway 176. Near
one residence, three healthy and large pine trees were partially
uprooted and another was broken off in a different direction and
fell onto a mobile home nearby. At this location, the snapped
tree heavily damaged the roof of the residence and destroyed a
carport. Just one house further northeast, a camper trailer
(weighing approximately 5000 lbs) was lifted off its foundation
and dragged 15 yards, before being flipped on its side. Peak
winds of 100 mph were reached at this location. Additional minor
tree limbs were seen snapped in the distance. 

Dixon/Weber

.Monte Sano Thunderstorm Wind Damage...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    94 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    80-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Survey Summary:

Just south of the tornado track that traversed Monte Sano 
Mountain, numerous trees were downed along Monte Sano Boulevard, 
Panorama Drive, Wildwood Drive, and Hutchens Avenue. Though this 
area sustained widespread tree damage with several falling onto 
houses, this area was not in the tornado path, but was in the 
inflow/rear flank downdraft (RFD) area of the supercell instead. 
Wind speeds in these locations were estimated around 90 mph. These
inflow winds and RFD winds are very strong southerly winds 
flowing into the tornado path, which was just to the north. 
Several distance measurements were made and investigated between 
the tornado path itself, and this area of thunderstorm wind 
damage. Given that the combined distance was over a mile in width,
this gives credence to two separate causes of the damage: one 
tornadic and one with very strong inflow. Weak tornadoes rarely 
exceed a few hundred yards in width, with thunderstorm wind damage
swaths typically producing wider damage paths like the one that 
was surveyed along the aforementioned streets above. 

The average wind speeds of 80-90 mph with this damage is very
similar to the average wind speeds of 80-100 mph with the tornado
assessed to the north. This explains the similar nature of the
damage and why there was some confusion as to whether or not the
snapped and uprooted trees in these areas was the result of the
tornado.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, NVDI Difference Satellite 
imagery, as well as numerous photos and videos from other partners
and the public that aided survey crews in their investigation of 
these areas. 

Amin/Saari




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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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National Weather Service Huntsville AL
713 PM CDT Fri May 23 2025


...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event - Update #9...

.Correction...A correction was made to the path width in the summary
of the Killingsworth Cove Tornado. 

.Update...Added four tracks for three new tornadoes and one
waterspout. The Ford City Tornado, The Dement Branch Tornado, The
Priceville Tornado, and the Wheeler Lake Waterspout. We removed
the thunderstorms wind damage that was previously included for the
Ford City area due to the addition of the tornado. Minor 
corrections to dates and times were made for consistency.

.Ford City Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  17.74 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   575 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             05:10 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 S Killen / Colbert County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7874 / -87.5347

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               05:39 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7918 / -87.2351

Survey Summary:
An NWS Storm Survey team assessed damage across northern Colbert, 
northern Lawrence, far southeast Lauderdale, and western Limestone
county and found numerous trees down. This was initially reported
as thunderstorm wind damage due to the widespread nature of the 
damage with the potential for embedded tornadic damage.

Supplemental drone imagery courtesy of Lauderdale and Colbert EMA
has led to just that: the addition of this tornado track from 
Ford City through Red Bank, crossing the Tennessee River at 
Wheeler Lake, tracking south of Rogersville, and then into far 
southwest Limestone county. The reason for transitioning into 
tornadic damage as opposed to thunderstorm wind damage is the 
drone imagery indicating circular ground scarring, more convergent
tree fall patterns, and very concentrated damage paths within the
broad tree damage that were difficult to ascertain from the 
ground survey.

The tornado touched down near Ford City where initial tree limbs
snapped then rapidly began uprooting numerous trees north of 
River Road. Several trees were uprooted on River Road, but these 
were all facing to the east and determined to be inflow winds. One
of these trees fell on a home and the drywall fell and scratched 
a child, resulting in one injury. North of River Road, several 
trees were found uprooted along with two collapsed silos along 
Sprout Spring Hollow Rd. These silos had been in place since the 
1930s and were completely destroyed, marking the maximum intensity
of 105 mph. The tornado then tracked east-southeast toward Foster
Mills and Red Bank, uprooting numerous trees along its path and 
snapping large limbs.

After crossing the Tennessee River at Wheeler Lake, the tornado 
crossed south of Rogersville where both EMA and storm spotter 
provided drone imagery indicating a narrow path of snapped and 
uprooted trees. After crossing the Elk River, the tornado began 
lifting along Snake Road and Little Elk Road in Limestone county 
where large limbs were snapped and then the tops of trees.

An incredible thank you to Lauderdale county EMA for providing 
the drone imagery, and thank you to EMA in Colbert, Lawrence, and 
Limestone for their coordination with the several surveys in their
area.

Darish/Magee

..Wheeler Lake Waterspout...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown 
Path Length /statute/:  2.19 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   25 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             05:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Hillsboro / Lawrence County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.6851 / -87.1256

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               05:57 PM CDT
End Location:           6 N Trinity / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.69 / -87.0876

Survey Summary:
A waterspout developed over Wheeler Reservoir south of the Browns
Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. The waterspout moved east-northeast
towards Round Island Creek Public Use Area. At least two citizen
videos from the Black Landing area confirmed the waterspout and
its movement.

.Dement Branch Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.87 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   65 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.8125 / -87.208

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:10 PM CDT
End Location:           5 E Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.8075 / -87.194

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville Survey team along with Limestone County
Emergency Management was able to determine an EF-1 tornado
impacting an area between HWY 72 and Cox Rd resulting from the
storms on 5/20/25. This brief tornado touched down around 6:09 PM
along Dement Rd where drone imagery showed a tree down. The
tornado continued east moving over mainly wooded areas. Drone
imagery showed multiple trees and large branches down continuing
east from Dement Rd, parallel to HWY 72. Based on Drone imagery,
the tornado had a maximum intensity of EF-1 with a wind speed of
100 MPH, with a maximum width of 64 yards. After moving across a
property north of HWY 72, the tornado lifted just before Cox Rd
at around 6:10 PM. Thank you to Limestone County EMA for their
drone imagery that supplemented this survey.

Darish/Magee

.Priceville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   540 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:52 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SW Flint City / Morgan County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4683 / -87.0294

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:00 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Priceville / Morgan County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.5366 / -86.8782

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville Survey team was able to identify an EF-
1 tornado in Morgan county in the Hartselle to Priceville area
from the storms on 5/20/25. The tornado started near Rocky Ford
Road and continued east toward HWY 31. Several large branches
were found down along with trees uprooted along Van Bridge Rd. A
tree was found snapped at the trunk along this road (Vaughn
Bridge Rd) indicating the location where the tornado reached its
maximum intensity of EF-1 with a wind speed of 105 MPH. NE of
Vaughn Bridge the tornado reached its maximum width where several
large branches were found spanning 540 yards. The tornado
continued east crossing HWY 31 and then took a NE turn with
several large branches down along Indian Hills Rd. The track
continued NE crossing I-65 and ventured into Priceville. Several
large branches were again found on various streets north of Point
Mallard Pkwy SE eventually lifting along Cove Springs Rd. Of note
is the tornado track north of Hartselle is displaced south of the
hook echo on radar imagery. Tornadoes this evening had a rope
appearance, causing the damage at the ground to be displaced from
the circulation in radar imagery. Thank you to Morgan County EMA
for their coordination with this survey.

Darish/Magee

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.

Barron/Irwin

.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Monte Sano/Moontown Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    107 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.68 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   280 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Huntsville / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7355 / -86.5645

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:57 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.743 / -86.4145

Survey Summary:
A tornado produced EF1 damage with 107 mph winds and was on the
ground for 8.7 miles from the east side of the Blossomwood
neighborhood, across Monte Sano Mountain, and then continuing on
through Moontown and ending briefly in Brownsboro. This same
supercell then produced the Killingsworth Cove tornado. Both
satellite NVDI Difference Imagery concurrent with ALEA-provided
aerial imagery of the damage path confirms that there was indeed
a break in the two tracks, though they both spawned from the same
supercell storm. The tornado began by snapping several hardwood
and softwood trees on the Eastern side of Blossomwood in
Huntsville, at the base of Monte Sano Mountain. Trees were downed
and witness statements confirmed the tornado touchdown near the
intersection of Randolph Avenue and Toll Gate Road. Further east,
more widespread tree damage was noted on satellite imagery up the
mountain at the end of Cleermont Drive near the Wildflower Hiking
Trail. NVDI satellite imagery here shows that the tornado was
about 400 yards wide at its widest point crossing overtop Monte
Sano, snapping and uprooting large swaths of trees in Monte Sano
State Park. The tornado traversed the leeward side of the
mountain and continued producing tree damage in Moontown, south
of the Moontown Airport along Moontown and Bob Hunt Roads, just
west of the Flint River. After crossing the Flint River south of
Hwy 72, the tornado began to weaken as it approached Madison
County High School, downing several power poles to the east of
the school on Brock Road. The tornado was then disrupted while
crossing the terrain at this location, finally roping out and
producing minor tree damage and minor damage to a barn in fields
in the 1000-block of Salty Bottom Road. 
 
Radar data then shows the supercell then began to produce a 
secondary area of rotation to the northeast as it cycled once 
again, and this track would eventually become the Killingsworth 
Cove Road tornado that tracked into Jackson County. 

Amin/Saari


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7649 / -86.3811

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:17 PM CDT
End Location:           8 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7815 / -86.2609

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for tornado damage in the
Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County. The tornado
touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of hardwood trees
just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof damage here as
well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling back of a few
pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and uprooted numerous
hardwood trees as it moved across the field toward structures on
Killingworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado had its strongest winds and
was at its widest point: 134 mph winds and 400 yards. A mobile home 
was completely destroyed at this location, hurling the mangled frame 
150-200 yards from its original location. Thankfully, the family got 
the tornado warning and left the home to take shelter in the 
community shelter at the KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the
destroyed mobile home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the 
street and into the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other 
structures at this location sustained damage. The home next door was 
just outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as 
projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two locations. A 
resident was inside at the time and sheltered after receiving the 
warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the other side of the 
path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road and JB Hawkins Road, 
another home sustained major structural damage. Only portions of 
walls were left standing of the home, but survey teams discovered 
that no anchor bolts were used to attach the home to the foundation. 
All portions of the bases of walls that were investigated were toe 
nailed down, owing to the damage sustained at this location. From 
this location, the tornado climbed the elevation behind the homes on 
JB Hawkins, snapping and uprooting large swaths of hardwood trees. 

The track was extended thanks to NVDI Difference Imagery that 
shows changes in vegetation in hard-to-reach places such as those 
without ample road networks. Aerial imagery was also utilized to 
confirm these findings, therefore extending the track by just over
5 miles in distance into Western Jackson County, AL (path length 
total of 7.06 miles). This tornado was a separate track from the 
Trenton tornado that survey teams also confirmed in the area this 
afternoon.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, Jackson County
EMA, Alabama State EMA (ALEA) for flight imagery, linemen from
Huntsville Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs
Office for their assistance on the storm survey yesterday and
today. 

Amin/Saari


.Trenton Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  10.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   275 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7522 / -86.2435

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:28 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7814 / -86.0666

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just southeast of Hwy 65 in Trenton in
Jackson County, AL, producing large limb damage on County Road
20. The tornado continued and strengthened along CR20, producing
sporadic hardwood/softwood tree damage just north of Little
Nashville. Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, with
several broken power poles observed about 2-2.5 miles down CR20.
Tree damage and power pole damage here was the highest wind
speed, 110 mph, at this location, concurrent with an EF1 tornado.
Further northeast along the path, the tornado widened near an old
community center near Guess Creek, maintaining the 110 mph wind
speeds here. Several projectiles were noted impaled into the
ground at this location, some of which were 2-3 feet into the
ground. Large swaths of hardwood and softwood trees were also
downed here, with a width estimated at 275 yards. Minor roof
damage was also noted here, as well as an older outbuilding with
the roof removed at this location. The tornado produced
additional tree damage at a cemetery at the end of CR20 before
traversing more terrain, producing additional damage at a farm
downstream on County Road 17. Sporadic tree damage was found
along CR 17 on Sleepy Lane, Wilkins Drive, and Pace Drive before
crossing Hwy 79. Beyond Hwy 79, the tornado snapped and uprooted
a few more isolated trees south of Maynard Cove before
dissipating by County Road 28. 

Special thanks to Jackson County EMA, AL State EMA (ALEA) for 
flight imagery, and NVDI Difference Satellite imagery for 
confirmation of trees downed in hard-to-access locations without 
ample road networks. This aided survey teams tremendously this 
afternoon and was much appreciated. 

Amin/Saari


.Section Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.09 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   105 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:47 PM CDT
Start Location:         Section / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.5794 / -85.9819

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:52 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Dutton / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.5837 / -85.8765

Survey Summary:
A survey team from the NWS in Huntsville, AL, and the Jackson
County EMA has concluded that an EF-0 tornado, with estimated
peak winds of 80 mph, was responsible for minor damage in
Section, AL.

The tornado initiated its path near the HWY 71 and
HWY 35 intersection, close to the Section baseball fields.
Throughout its duration, the primary damage indicators included
downed small and large tree branches. While two trees were
uprooted, their expected wind resistance was reduced due to
suspected rot. The tornado continued on an eastward trajectory,
passing near CR 395 and subsequently crossing CR 372. It is
believed to have lifted just west of the CR 123 and CR
47 intersection, near the border of Jackson and DeKalb counties.

Barron


.Allens Crossroads Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.39 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 W Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4243 / -86.5686

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:50 PM CDT
End Location:           4 WNW Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.44 / -86.513

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville, AL survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado in
western Marshall County, near the Allens Crossroads area. Maximum
estimated winds reached 100 mph.

The tornado likely first touched down east of the Morgan
County/Marshall County border, on the northern portion of the 
Cherokee Ridge Golf Course. Multiple uprooted hardwood trees were 
observed on several holes in this area. The tornado then 
progressed eastward, crossing Highway 431 and uprooting numerous 
trees along Allens Cross Road. Similar tree damage was documented 
further to the northeast along Quarry Road. The survey indicates 
the tornado lifted before reaching the community of Union Grove.

Barron/Guillet/Pankratz


.Crossville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    93 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.00 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         Crossville / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2848 / -85.991

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:42 PM CDT
End Location:           2 WNW Collinsville / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2835 / -85.8923

Survey Summary:
This tornado began just east of Graves Street in the Crossville
area, where a large tree was uprooted and a large branch (8 to
12 inches in diameter) was broken off of a tree 20 yards away. 
Additionally, a small porch on a nearby residence was damaged and
lost most of its roofing. The tornado continued east just south
and paralleling highway 68, uprooting sporadic trees and breaking
off large tree branches along its way. More substantial roof
damage occurred at a building associated with the Sand Mountain
Research Extension Center off of CR 190. The tornado intensified
at this location to EF1 intensity, collapsing the entire roof of
the structure. Maximum peak winds of 93 mph were seen at this
location. Here, the tornado continued on a eastward path and
uprooted one very large tree and snapped another one from its
base (though it had some rot to it). The tornado seemed to widen
a bit more as it pushed east, but weakened again to EF0 intensity
as it crossed CR 37. At this location, it did pick up a covering
structure for hay and tossed it across a field. On the south end
of the field, a small portion of one side of a barn was torn
apart. The tornado then moved a bit more to the east northeast
paralleling highway 68 as its path width decreased significantly
to less than 300 yards. The EF0 tornado continued its path east
to east-Southeast uprooting trees or snapping off large branches
of trees before lifting just east of CR 84. 

Dixon/Weber


.Mount Vernon Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.37 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:49 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2941 / -85.7893

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:52 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2972 / -85.7839

Survey Summary:
The supercell that produced a tornado earlier in Crossville
produced another EF1 tornado that affected the Mount Vernon area.
This tornado began just east of CR 83. At this location, one
large tree was uprooted and a 3 to 5 inch branch was broken off
of a tree 10 yards away. The tornado quickly moved northeast and
strengthened to EF1 intensity as it approached highway 176. Near
one residence, three healthy and large pine trees were partially
uprooted and another was broken off in a different direction and
fell onto a mobile home nearby. At this location, the snapped
tree heavily damaged the roof of the residence and destroyed a
carport. Just one house further northeast, a camper trailer
(weighing approximately 5000 lbs) was lifted off its foundation
and dragged 15 yards, before being flipped on its side. Peak
winds of 100 mph were reached at this location. Additional minor
tree limbs were seen snapped in the distance. 

Dixon/Weber

.Monte Sano Thunderstorm Wind Damage...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    94 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    80-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Survey Summary:

Just south of the tornado track that traversed Monte Sano 
Mountain, numerous trees were downed along Monte Sano Boulevard, 
Panorama Drive, Wildwood Drive, and Hutchens Avenue. Though this 
area sustained widespread tree damage with several falling onto 
houses, this area was not in the tornado path, but was in the 
inflow/rear flank downdraft (RFD) area of the supercell instead. 
Wind speeds in these locations were estimated around 90 mph. These
inflow winds and RFD winds are very strong southerly winds 
flowing into the tornado path, which was just to the north. 
Several distance measurements were made and investigated between 
the tornado path itself, and this area of thunderstorm wind 
damage. Given that the combined distance was over a mile in width,
this gives credence to two separate causes of the damage: one 
tornadic and one with very strong inflow. Weak tornadoes rarely 
exceed a few hundred yards in width, with thunderstorm wind damage
swaths typically producing wider damage paths like the one that 
was surveyed along the aforementioned streets above. 

The average wind speeds of 80-90 mph with this damage is very
similar to the average wind speeds of 80-100 mph with the tornado
assessed to the north. This explains the similar nature of the
damage and why there was some confusion as to whether or not the
snapped and uprooted trees in these areas was the result of the
tornado.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, NVDI Difference Satellite 
imagery, as well as numerous photos and videos from other partners
and the public that aided survey crews in their investigation of 
these areas. 

Amin/Saari




&&

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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[akr...@iastate.edu]

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EF-1 ⇒ 10

EF-2 ⇒ 2

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NOUS44 KHUN 271943
PNSHUN
ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-280745-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
243 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/20/2025 Tornado Event - Update #10...

.Update...To add the Waterloo Tornado.

.Waterloo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.78 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   80 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             12:03 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 ESE Waterloo / Lauderdale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.9045 / -88.0145

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               12:08 PM CDT
End Location:           4 E Waterloo / Lauderdale County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.9115 / -87.9847

Survey Summary:
The NWS in Huntsville, AL, in collaboration with the Lauderdale
County EMA, has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado caused damage in
Waterloo, AL. The tornado produced maximum estimated winds of
90 mph.

Lauderdale County EMA provided valuable Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle (UAV) imagery of the damage path. This imagery, along
with video footage of the tornado moving off the Tennessee River,
was analyzed to determine the extent of this tornado track.The
tornado developed over the Tennessee River, east of Pickwick
Lake. It then moved onshore southwest of the County Road 14 and
County Road 75 intersection, where initial tree damage was
observed. As the tornado approached and subsequently crossed
County Road 14, a farm outbuilding sustained roof damage.The
tornado continued on a northeast trajectory towards the Wright
community, causing additional uprooted trees. It is believed the
tornado likely lifted west of County Road 133.

The NWS extends special thanks to the Lauderdale County EMA for 
their assistance and for providing crucial drone footage of the 
damage path.

Barron


.Ford City Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  17.74 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   575 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             05:10 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 S Killen / Colbert County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7874 / -87.5347

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               05:39 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7918 / -87.2351

Survey Summary:
An NWS Storm Survey team assessed damage across northern Colbert, 
northern Lawrence, far southeast Lauderdale, and western Limestone
county and found numerous trees down. This was initially reported
as thunderstorm wind damage due to the widespread nature of the 
damage with the potential for embedded tornadic damage.

Supplemental drone imagery courtesy of Lauderdale and Colbert EMA
has led to just that: the addition of this tornado track from 
Ford City through Red Bank, crossing the Tennessee River at 
Wheeler Lake, tracking south of Rogersville, and then into far 
southwest Limestone county. The reason for transitioning into 
tornadic damage as opposed to thunderstorm wind damage is the 
drone imagery indicating circular ground scarring, more convergent
tree fall patterns, and very concentrated damage paths within the
broad tree damage that were difficult to ascertain from the 
ground survey.

The tornado touched down near Ford City where initial tree limbs
snapped then rapidly began uprooting numerous trees north of 
River Road. Several trees were uprooted on River Road, but these 
were all facing to the east and determined to be inflow winds. One
of these trees fell on a home and the drywall fell and scratched 
a child, resulting in one injury. North of River Road, several 
trees were found uprooted along with two collapsed silos along 
Sprout Spring Hollow Rd. These silos had been in place since the 
1930s and were completely destroyed, marking the maximum intensity
of 105 mph. The tornado then tracked east-southeast toward Foster
Mills and Red Bank, uprooting numerous trees along its path and 
snapping large limbs.

After crossing the Tennessee River at Wheeler Lake, the tornado 
crossed south of Rogersville where both EMA and storm spotter 
provided drone imagery indicating a narrow path of snapped and 
uprooted trees. After crossing the Elk River, the tornado began 
lifting along Snake Road and Little Elk Road in Limestone county 
where large limbs were snapped and then the tops of trees.

An incredible thank you to Lauderdale county EMA for providing 
the drone imagery, and thank you to EMA in Colbert, Lawrence, and 
Limestone for their coordination with the several surveys in their
area.

Darish/Magee

..Wheeler Lake Waterspout...

Rating:                 EFU
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown 
Path Length /statute/:  2.19 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   25 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             05:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Hillsboro / Lawrence County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.6851 / -87.1256

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               05:57 PM CDT
End Location:           6 N Trinity / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.69 / -87.0876

Survey Summary:
A waterspout developed over Wheeler Reservoir south of the Browns
Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. The waterspout moved east-northeast
towards Round Island Creek Public Use Area. At least two citizen
videos from the Black Landing area confirmed the waterspout and
its movement.


.Dement Branch Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.87 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   65 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.8125 / -87.208

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:10 PM CDT
End Location:           5 E Rogersville / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.8075 / -87.194

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville Survey team along with Limestone County
Emergency Management was able to determine an EF-1 tornado
impacting an area between HWY 72 and Cox Rd resulting from the
storms on 5/20/25. This brief tornado touched down around 6:09 PM
along Dement Rd where drone imagery showed a tree down. The
tornado continued east moving over mainly wooded areas. Drone
imagery showed multiple trees and large branches down continuing
east from Dement Rd, parallel to HWY 72. Based on Drone imagery,
the tornado had a maximum intensity of EF-1 with a wind speed of
100 MPH, with a maximum width of 64 yards. After moving across a
property north of HWY 72, the tornado lifted just before Cox Rd
at around 6:10 PM. Thank you to Limestone County EMA for their
drone imagery that supplemented this survey.

Darish/Magee


.Priceville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   540 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:52 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SW Flint City / Morgan County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4683 / -87.0294

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:00 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Priceville / Morgan County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.5366 / -86.8782

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville Survey team was able to identify an EF-
1 tornado in Morgan county in the Hartselle to Priceville area
from the storms on 5/20/25. The tornado started near Rocky Ford
Road and continued east toward HWY 31. Several large branches
were found down along with trees uprooted along Van Bridge Rd. A
tree was found snapped at the trunk along this road (Vaughn
Bridge Rd) indicating the location where the tornado reached its
maximum intensity of EF-1 with a wind speed of 105 MPH. NE of
Vaughn Bridge the tornado reached its maximum width where several
large branches were found spanning 540 yards. The tornado
continued east crossing HWY 31 and then took a NE turn with
several large branches down along Indian Hills Rd. The track
continued NE crossing I-65 and ventured into Priceville. Several
large branches were again found on various streets north of Point
Mallard Pkwy SE eventually lifting along Cove Springs Rd. Of note
is the tornado track north of Hartselle is displaced south of the
hook echo on radar imagery. Tornadoes this evening had a rope
appearance, causing the damage at the ground to be displaced from
the circulation in radar imagery. Thank you to Morgan County EMA
for their coordination with this survey.

Darish/Magee

.Madison Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.15 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   380 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 SSE Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7168 / -86.9489

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:35 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE Madison / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.724 / -86.7197

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Huntsville, AL has conducted a 
damage assessment following a tornado that impacted areas of 
Limestone and Madison Counties. The survey team determined that 
the damage observed is consistent with an EF-2 tornado, with 
maximum estimated wind speeds of 125 mph.

The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm 
chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner, Alabama. As it crossed 
I-65 in the vicinity of the Highway 31 intersection, numerous 
trees were uprooted or snapped.The tornado tracked eastward, 
passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards 
Greenbrier Parkway. Along Greenbrier Parkway, multiple trees were 
uprooted, and several structures sustained minor roof damage. 
Sporadic tree damage continued east of Greenbrier Parkway toward 
Powell Road and Burgreen Road.

Upon entering Madison County near the County Line Road area, the
tornado caused minor roof damage to several single-family homes 
and downed trees onto some residences. One home located west of 
County Line Road experienced significant damage to its west-facing
facade. 

Further tree damage, predominantly uproots, was observed between
County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with several instances 
of trees falling on homes.The tornado reached its maximum 
intensity as it approached Hughes Road, specifically near Downing 
Ridge and Millsford Road. In this area, two single-family homes 
suffered major roof damage, with most or all of the roofing 
material removed. Numerous trees were also uprooted at this 
location.Continuing eastward, the tornado crossed Hughes Road in 
the Dublin Circle area. Sporadic tree damage was noted north of 
Eastview Drive through the Kensington Drive vicinity. It is 
believed the tornado likely dissipated before reaching Slaughter 
Road.

Further details and data from this event may be released as they
become available.

Barron/Irwin

.South Athens Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.76 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   160 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:11 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WSW Athens / Limestone County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7749 / -87.0065

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:13 PM CDT
End Location:           Athens / Limestone County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7824 / -86.9604

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has 
concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an
EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds 
of 105 mph.

The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York 
Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near 
the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where 
numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were 
broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were 
documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-
northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and 
Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after 
crossing this area.

Barron/Irwin


.Monte Sano/Moontown Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    107 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.68 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   280 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             06:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Huntsville / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7355 / -86.5645

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               06:57 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Gurley / Madison County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.743 / -86.4145

Survey Summary:
A tornado produced EF1 damage with 107 mph winds and was on the
ground for 8.7 miles from the east side of the Blossomwood
neighborhood, across Monte Sano Mountain, and then continuing on
through Moontown and ending briefly in Brownsboro. This same
supercell then produced the Killingsworth Cove tornado. Both
satellite NVDI Difference Imagery concurrent with ALEA-provided
aerial imagery of the damage path confirms that there was indeed
a break in the two tracks, though they both spawned from the same
supercell storm. The tornado began by snapping several hardwood
and softwood trees on the Eastern side of Blossomwood in
Huntsville, at the base of Monte Sano Mountain. Trees were downed
and witness statements confirmed the tornado touchdown near the
intersection of Randolph Avenue and Toll Gate Road. Further east,
more widespread tree damage was noted on satellite imagery up the
mountain at the end of Cleermont Drive near the Wildflower Hiking
Trail. NVDI satellite imagery here shows that the tornado was
about 400 yards wide at its widest point crossing overtop Monte
Sano, snapping and uprooting large swaths of trees in Monte Sano
State Park. The tornado traversed the leeward side of the
mountain and continued producing tree damage in Moontown, south
of the Moontown Airport along Moontown and Bob Hunt Roads, just
west of the Flint River. After crossing the Flint River south of
Hwy 72, the tornado began to weaken as it approached Madison
County High School, downing several power poles to the east of
the school on Brock Road. The tornado was then disrupted while
crossing the terrain at this location, finally roping out and
producing minor tree damage and minor damage to a barn in fields
in the 1000-block of Salty Bottom Road. 
 
Radar data then shows the supercell then began to produce a 
secondary area of rotation to the northeast as it cycled once 
again, and this track would eventually become the Killingsworth 
Cove Road tornado that tracked into Jackson County. 

Amin/Saari


.Killingsworth Cove Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:07 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 N Gurley / Madison County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7649 / -86.3811

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:17 PM CDT
End Location:           8 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7815 / -86.2609

Survey Summary:
The same supercell that marched across North Central Alabama and
produced several tornadoes was responsible for tornado damage in the
Killingsworth Cove area in Eastern Madison County. The tornado
touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of hardwood trees
just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof damage here as
well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling back of a few
pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and uprooted numerous
hardwood trees as it moved across the field toward structures on
Killingworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado had its strongest winds and
was at its widest point: 134 mph winds and 400 yards. A mobile home 
was completely destroyed at this location, hurling the mangled frame 
150-200 yards from its original location. Thankfully, the family got 
the tornado warning and left the home to take shelter in the 
community shelter at the KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the
destroyed mobile home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the 
street and into the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. Two other 
structures at this location sustained damage. The home next door was 
just outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as 
projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two locations. A 
resident was inside at the time and sheltered after receiving the 
warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the other side of the 
path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road and JB Hawkins Road, 
another home sustained major structural damage. Only portions of 
walls were left standing of the home, but survey teams discovered 
that no anchor bolts were used to attach the home to the foundation. 
All portions of the bases of walls that were investigated were toe 
nailed down, owing to the damage sustained at this location. From 
this location, the tornado climbed the elevation behind the homes on 
JB Hawkins, snapping and uprooting large swaths of hardwood trees. 

The track was extended thanks to NVDI Difference Imagery that 
shows changes in vegetation in hard-to-reach places such as those 
without ample road networks. Aerial imagery was also utilized to 
confirm these findings, therefore extending the track by just over
5 miles in distance into Western Jackson County, AL (path length 
total of 7.06 miles). This tornado was a separate track from the 
Trenton tornado that survey teams also confirmed in the area this 
afternoon.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, Jackson County
EMA, Alabama State EMA (ALEA) for flight imagery, linemen from
Huntsville Utilities, and members of the Madison County Sheriffs
Office for their assistance on the storm survey yesterday and
today. 

Amin/Saari


.Trenton Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  10.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   275 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             07:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 WSW Skyline / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.7522 / -86.2435

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               07:28 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Skyline / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.7814 / -86.0666

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just southeast of Hwy 65 in Trenton in
Jackson County, AL, producing large limb damage on County Road
20. The tornado continued and strengthened along CR20, producing
sporadic hardwood/softwood tree damage just north of Little
Nashville. Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, with
several broken power poles observed about 2-2.5 miles down CR20.
Tree damage and power pole damage here was the highest wind
speed, 110 mph, at this location, concurrent with an EF1 tornado.
Further northeast along the path, the tornado widened near an old
community center near Guess Creek, maintaining the 110 mph wind
speeds here. Several projectiles were noted impaled into the
ground at this location, some of which were 2-3 feet into the
ground. Large swaths of hardwood and softwood trees were also
downed here, with a width estimated at 275 yards. Minor roof
damage was also noted here, as well as an older outbuilding with
the roof removed at this location. The tornado produced
additional tree damage at a cemetery at the end of CR20 before
traversing more terrain, producing additional damage at a farm
downstream on County Road 17. Sporadic tree damage was found
along CR 17 on Sleepy Lane, Wilkins Drive, and Pace Drive before
crossing Hwy 79. Beyond Hwy 79, the tornado snapped and uprooted
a few more isolated trees south of Maynard Cove before
dissipating by County Road 28. 

Special thanks to Jackson County EMA, AL State EMA (ALEA) for 
flight imagery, and NVDI Difference Satellite imagery for 
confirmation of trees downed in hard-to-access locations without 
ample road networks. This aided survey teams tremendously this 
afternoon and was much appreciated. 

Amin/Saari


.Section Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.09 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   105 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:47 PM CDT
Start Location:         Section / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.5794 / -85.9819

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:52 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Dutton / Jackson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.5837 / -85.8765

Survey Summary:
A survey team from the NWS in Huntsville, AL, and the Jackson
County EMA has concluded that an EF-0 tornado, with estimated
peak winds of 80 mph, was responsible for minor damage in
Section, AL.

The tornado initiated its path near the HWY 71 and
HWY 35 intersection, close to the Section baseball fields.
Throughout its duration, the primary damage indicators included
downed small and large tree branches. While two trees were
uprooted, their expected wind resistance was reduced due to
suspected rot. The tornado continued on an eastward trajectory,
passing near CR 395 and subsequently crossing CR 372. It is
believed to have lifted just west of the CR 123 and CR
47 intersection, near the border of Jackson and DeKalb counties.

Barron


.Allens Crossroads Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.39 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             08:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         7 W Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.4243 / -86.5686

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               08:50 PM CDT
End Location:           4 WNW Union Grove / Marshall County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.44 / -86.513

Survey Summary:
An NWS Huntsville, AL survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado in
western Marshall County, near the Allens Crossroads area. Maximum
estimated winds reached 100 mph.

The tornado likely first touched down east of the Morgan
County/Marshall County border, on the northern portion of the 
Cherokee Ridge Golf Course. Multiple uprooted hardwood trees were 
observed on several holes in this area. The tornado then 
progressed eastward, crossing Highway 431 and uprooting numerous 
trees along Allens Cross Road. Similar tree damage was documented 
further to the northeast along Quarry Road. The survey indicates 
the tornado lifted before reaching the community of Union Grove.

Barron/Guillet/Pankratz


.Crossville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    93 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.00 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         Crossville / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2848 / -85.991

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:42 PM CDT
End Location:           2 WNW Collinsville / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2835 / -85.8923

Survey Summary:
This tornado began just east of Graves Street in the Crossville
area, where a large tree was uprooted and a large branch (8 to
12 inches in diameter) was broken off of a tree 20 yards away. 
Additionally, a small porch on a nearby residence was damaged and
lost most of its roofing. The tornado continued east just south
and paralleling highway 68, uprooting sporadic trees and breaking
off large tree branches along its way. More substantial roof
damage occurred at a building associated with the Sand Mountain
Research Extension Center off of CR 190. The tornado intensified
at this location to EF1 intensity, collapsing the entire roof of
the structure. Maximum peak winds of 93 mph were seen at this
location. Here, the tornado continued on a eastward path and
uprooted one very large tree and snapped another one from its
base (though it had some rot to it). The tornado seemed to widen
a bit more as it pushed east, but weakened again to EF0 intensity
as it crossed CR 37. At this location, it did pick up a covering
structure for hay and tossed it across a field. On the south end
of the field, a small portion of one side of a barn was torn
apart. The tornado then moved a bit more to the east northeast
paralleling highway 68 as its path width decreased significantly
to less than 300 yards. The EF0 tornado continued its path east
to east-Southeast uprooting trees or snapping off large branches
of trees before lifting just east of CR 84. 

Dixon/Weber


.Mount Vernon Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.37 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/20/2025
Start Time:             09:49 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.2941 / -85.7893

End Date:               05/20/2025
End Time:               09:52 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NNW Sand Rock / DeKalb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.2972 / -85.7839

Survey Summary:
The supercell that produced a tornado earlier in Crossville
produced another EF1 tornado that affected the Mount Vernon area.
This tornado began just east of CR 83. At this location, one
large tree was uprooted and a 3 to 5 inch branch was broken off
of a tree 10 yards away. The tornado quickly moved northeast and
strengthened to EF1 intensity as it approached highway 176. Near
one residence, three healthy and large pine trees were partially
uprooted and another was broken off in a different direction and
fell onto a mobile home nearby. At this location, the snapped
tree heavily damaged the roof of the residence and destroyed a
carport. Just one house further northeast, a camper trailer
(weighing approximately 5000 lbs) was lifted off its foundation
and dragged 15 yards, before being flipped on its side. Peak
winds of 100 mph were reached at this location. Additional minor
tree limbs were seen snapped in the distance. 

Dixon/Weber

.Monte Sano Thunderstorm Wind Damage...

Assessment:             Straight-line wind damage
Estimated Peak Wind:    94 mph
Average Wind Speeds:    80-90 mph
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Survey Summary:

Just south of the tornado track that traversed Monte Sano 
Mountain, numerous trees were downed along Monte Sano Boulevard, 
Panorama Drive, Wildwood Drive, and Hutchens Avenue. Though this 
area sustained widespread tree damage with several falling onto 
houses, this area was not in the tornado path, but was in the 
inflow/rear flank downdraft (RFD) area of the supercell instead. 
Wind speeds in these locations were estimated around 90 mph. These
inflow winds and RFD winds are very strong southerly winds 
flowing into the tornado path, which was just to the north. 
Several distance measurements were made and investigated between 
the tornado path itself, and this area of thunderstorm wind 
damage. Given that the combined distance was over a mile in width,
this gives credence to two separate causes of the damage: one 
tornadic and one with very strong inflow. Weak tornadoes rarely 
exceed a few hundred yards in width, with thunderstorm wind damage
swaths typically producing wider damage paths like the one that 
was surveyed along the aforementioned streets above. 

The average wind speeds of 80-90 mph with this damage is very
similar to the average wind speeds of 80-100 mph with the tornado
assessed to the north. This explains the similar nature of the
damage and why there was some confusion as to whether or not the
snapped and uprooted trees in these areas was the result of the
tornado.

Special thanks to Madison County EMA, NVDI Difference Satellite 
imagery, as well as numerous photos and videos from other partners
and the public that aided survey crews in their investigation of 
these areas. 

Amin/Saari


&&

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.


$$