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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
528 PM CST Wed Nov 26 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 11/25/25 Tornado Event...

.Overview...A bowing line segment moved across the northern half
of Central Alabama during the early morning hours of November 25.
Despite meager surface-based instability, favorable dynamics were
able to compensate, resulting in a swath of damaging wind gusts. 
In addition, two embedded QLCS tornadoes formed within the line in
northern Jefferson County. Additional storms later that afternoon
caused a couple instances of damaging winds and hail.

.Graysville Tornado (Jefferson County)...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    75 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.01 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             11/25/2025
Start Time:             04:23 AM CST
Start Location:         4 NNW Birmingport / Jefferson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.6171 / -87.128

End Date:               11/25/2025
End Time:               04:35 AM CST
End Location:           1 N Cardiff / Jefferson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.6655 / -86.9291

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a wooded area just north of the intersection
of Highway 269 and Flat Top Road. It continued eastward crossing
Flat Top Road, Alexander Road, and County Road 45 near the Miller
Steam Plant. It continued eastward across Interstate 22, with the
most concentrated tree damage occurring as it crossed Highway 5
near Graysville. Damage primarily consisted of a narrow path of
downed trees. A couple outbuildings were also damaged. The tornado
dissipated after crossing Lynns Crossing Road. After this,
sporadic tree damage continued over a broader area, which was more
indicative of straight line winds, prior to a subsequent tornado
in Mt. Olive. Special thanks to Jefferson County EMA for their 
assistance with this survey. 

.Mt. Olive Tornado (Jefferson County)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.85 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             11/25/2025
Start Time:             04:38 AM CST
Start Location:         3 N Watson / Jefferson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.6856 / -86.882

End Date:               11/25/2025
End Time:               04:42 AM CST
End Location:           3 NW Gardendale / Jefferson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.6989 / -86.8352

Survey Summary:
Sporadic wind damage continued as the bowing segment from the
Graysville tornado paralleled Brookside Road, followed by very
little damage in the neighborhood right along Cane Creek. A new
tornado quickly developed along Swann Road in Mt Olive, snapping a
few trees and uprooting numerous trees along Posey Circle, McCravy
Lane, Belcher Lane, Pebble Lane, and adjacent areas. Some of these
trees fell on homes, causing major damage. Shingle damage to homes 
and damage to fascia material at a service station were also 
observed. While trees were primarily blown down facing downstream,
one fence was blown down facing upstream. The tornado continued 
to down trees along Hannah Drive, before quickly dissipating as it
crossed Interstate 65. Special thanks to Jefferson County EMA for
their assistance with 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 events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
516 PM CST Tue Dec 2 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 11/25/25 Tornado Event...

.Update...Previously, separate tracks were assigned to tornado 
damage that occurred in the areas of Graysville and Mt. Olive in
Jefferson County. After further investigation, these have been 
merged into a single track. There was a bit of a challenge in 
determining where likely tornado damage occurred against the broad
nature of tree damage caused by straightline winds. This is due 
to the circulations being embedded within and near a prominent 
bowing feature along the line of thunderstorms.

Additionally, a tornado path was identified between Morris and
White Oaks in northeast Jefferson County.

Between the merging and addition of tracks, the tornado count for
this event remains two.

.Graysville-Mt. Olive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  17.91 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             11/25/2025
Start Time:             04:23 AM CST
Start Location:         4 NNW Birmingport / Jefferson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.6171 / -87.128

End Date:               11/25/2025
End Time:               04:41 AM CST
End Location:           3 NW Gardendale / Jefferson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.6987 / -86.8357

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a wooded area just north of the intersection
of Highway 269 and Flat Top Road in far west Jefferson County.
The tornado then moved northeast, ending at Interstate 65 on the
north side of Mt. Olive. The most notable and concentrated damage
occurred in the vicinity of Posey Circle and McCravy Lane, in Mt.
Olive, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Some of
these trees fell on homes, causing major damage. Some
outbuildings were damaged or destroyed at various points along
the path. Surrounding the tornado path, many trees were damaged
or knocked down due to straight-line winds along the bowing
complex of thunderstorms. Special thanks to Jefferson County EMA
for their assistance with this survey.

.Happy Top Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    75 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.21 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             11/25/2025
Start Time:             04:44 AM CST
Start Location:         3 SE Morris / Jefferson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.7185 / -86.7728

End Date:               11/25/2025
End Time:               04:48 AM CST
End Location:           4 S County Line / Jefferson County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.7596 / -86.7204

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in the vicinity of Hagood Mountain Road in
northeast Jefferson County. The tornado then quickly moved
northeastward, ending in the vicinity of Brasher Road. Along its
path, several trees were snapped and uprooted.

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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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