Damage Survey PNS (Max: EF1) from KHUN

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Max EF Rating Below: (EF1)

Count by Rating:

EF-1 ⇒ 1

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PNSHUN
ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-170915-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
412 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026


...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2026 Tornado Event...

.Bonnertown...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  14.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2026
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Lexington / Lauderdale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.9671 / -87.3831

End Date:               03/15/2026
End Time:               11:04 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Minor Hill / Giles County / TN
End Lat/Lon:            35.0368 / -87.1486

Survey Summary:
A storm survey team determined that a tornado touched down in an 
open field west of Earnest Street and south of Highway 4 in 
Lexington. As it approached Earnest Street, it caused an open 
outdoor structure propped up on cinder blocks to slide to the 
north as well as snapped 4x4s and uprooted trees. The tornado 
tracked northeast toward Lexington City Hall and caused minor roof
damage to five structures. Continuing northeast, the tornado 
uprooted numerous trees along Highway 64 before crossing highway 
59. Along the way, multiple trees were snapped, homes had siding 
damage, several small open structures collapsed, and a garage door
was blown in. It continued snapping and uprooting trees as it 
approached the state line. 

The tornado crossed the Tennessee/Alabama state line and moved 
northeast, continuing for 10 more miles in Tennessee. In 
Bonnertown, many residences were impacted, with several homes 
heavily damaged. A few manufactured homes were moved off their 
piers, and a couple mobile homes were lofted or slid, remaining in
tact. Other structural damage included missing awnings, removed 
shingles, carports thrown, and trees falling onto the structures. 
Several farm outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous trees were 
snapped or uprooted. Beyond Bonnertown, the tornado continued east
along Appleton Road, downing trees and destroying a chicken farm 
roof. As the tornado crossed into Giles County, damage was mostly 
trees downed or uprooted, and branches snapped. A few structures 
were impacted in Giles County south to southwest of Minor Hill due
to trees falling. A few metal farm outbuildings were also 
collapsed. The tornado ended quickly south-southeast of Minor 
Hill.

We appreciate the assistance of Lauderdale EMA (AL), Lawrence EMA
(TN), Giles EMA (TN) as well as the collaboration with the 
National Weather Service in Nashville to complete this survey. 

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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.

Magee/Meyer/Cramer


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