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NOUS44 KBMX 162239
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
539 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Event Update #1...

.Update...Five tornadoes have been confirmed so far. This update
contains detailed information for three of the tornadoes. A total of
16 areas of suspected tornado damage are being assessed by NWS
Birmingham damage survey teams. This process will take a few days
to complete.

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of central Alabama
Saturday afternoon and evening, including tornadoes, damaging 
straightline winds, and a few cases of flash flooding.

.Tornado #1 Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    TBD mph
Path Length /statute/:  TBD miles
Path Width /maximum/:   TBD yards
Fatalities:             TBD
Injuries:               TBD

Start Date:             TBD
Start Time:             TBD
Start Location:         TBD
Start Lat/Lon:          TBD

End Date:               TBD
End Time:               TBD
End Location:           TBD
End Lat/Lon:            TBD


.Tornado #2 Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/14/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/14/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Tornado #3 Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  9.70 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/14/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Camp Branch / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.2051 / -86.7438

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
7:57 PM on March 15, 2025.The tornado moved northward into
downtown Calera where mostly tree damage was noted. There were
several mobile homes damaged on 13th Street as the tornado
paralleled Highway 31, crossing Interstate 65 where several
campers at a dealership were rolled and/or tossed. Numerous
snapped trees were noted at this location as well. The tornado
weakened quickly as it crossed Limestone Pkwy and continued
across the limestone quarry, lifting near County Road 26 around
8:11 PM. The maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 miles
per hour at both the mobile home neighborhood and the camper
dealership. 

.Tornado #4 Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/14/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/14/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Tornado #5 Winterboro Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    TBD mph
Path Length /statute/:  TBD miles
Path Width /maximum/:   TBD yards
Fatalities:             TBD
Injuries:               TBD

Start Date:             TBD
Start Time:             TBD
Start Location:         TBD
Start Lat/Lon:          TBD

End Date:               TBD
End Time:               TBD
End Location:           TBD
End Lat/Lon:            TBD

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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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NOUS44 KBMX 162314
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ALZ011>015-017>050-171045-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
615 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Event Update #2...

.Update...Five tornadoes have been confirmed so far. This update
contains detailed information for three of the tornadoes. A total of
16 areas of suspected tornado damage are being assessed by NWS
Birmingham damage survey teams. This process will take a few days
to complete.

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of central Alabama
Saturday afternoon and evening, including tornadoes, damaging 
straightline winds, and a few cases of flash flooding.

.Tornado #1 Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    TBD mph
Path Length /statute/:  TBD miles
Path Width /maximum/:   TBD yards
Fatalities:             TBD
Injuries:               TBD

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             TBD
Start Location:         TBD
Start Lat/Lon:          TBD

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               TBD
End Location:           TBD
End Lat/Lon:            TBD


.Tornado #2 Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Tornado #3 Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  9.70 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Camp Branch / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.2051 / -86.7438

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
7:57 PM on March 15, 2025.The tornado moved northward into
downtown Calera where mostly tree damage was noted. There were
several mobile homes damaged on 13th Street as the tornado
paralleled Highway 31, crossing Interstate 65 where several
campers at a dealership were rolled and/or tossed. Numerous
snapped trees were noted at this location as well. The tornado
weakened quickly as it crossed Limestone Pkwy and continued
across the limestone quarry, lifting near County Road 26 around
8:11 PM. The maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 miles
per hour at both the mobile home neighborhood and the camper
dealership. 

.Tornado #4 Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Tornado #5 Winterboro Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    TBD mph
Path Length /statute/:  TBD miles
Path Width /maximum/:   TBD yards
Fatalities:             TBD
Injuries:               TBD

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             TBD
Start Location:         TBD
Start Lat/Lon:          TBD

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               TBD
End Location:           TBD
End Lat/Lon:            TBD

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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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NOUS44 KBMX 170346
PNSBMX
ALZ011>015-017>050-171600-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1046 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Event Update #3...

.Update...Seven tornadoes have now been confirmed across Central
Alabama:
EF3: 1
EF2: 2
EF1: 2
EF0: 2

A total of 16 areas of suspected tornado damage have been or will
be assessed by NWS Birmingham damage survey teams. This process 
will take a few days to complete.

Survey crews will be visiting Pike, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, and
Walker counties on Monday. Assessments in Chambers, Coosa, and
Sumter will take place Tuesday or Wednesday.

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama
Saturday afternoon and evening, including tornadoes, damaging 
straight-line winds, and a few cases of flash flooding. Several
tornadoes have been confirmed and damage surveys are ongoing.

.Allenville Road Tornado (Hale/Perry Counties)...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.72 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
Detailed damage summary will be available soon.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado (Bibb County)...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado (Chilton/Shelby Counties)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  9.70 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Camp Branch / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.2051 / -86.7438

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
7:57 PM on March 15, 2025.The tornado moved northward into
downtown Calera where mostly tree damage was noted. There were
several mobile homes damaged on 13th Street as the tornado
paralleled Highway 31, crossing Interstate 65 where several
campers at a dealership were rolled and/or tossed. Numerous
snapped trees were noted at this location as well. The tornado
weakened quickly as it crossed Limestone Pkwy and continued
across the limestone quarry, lifting near County Road 26 around
8:11 PM. The maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 miles
per hour at both the mobile home neighborhood and the camper
dealership. 

.Lawler Drive Tornado (Shelby County)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

..Winterboro Tornado (Talladega County)...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado. The tornado touched down
just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging the
football press box and surrounding baseball and softball fields.
The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old Winterboro
High School building, lifting a school bus onto the side of the
gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant damage, with walls
mostly collapsed on more than one side. Winds were estimated to be
around 120 mph at this location, where wooden power poles were 
also snapped. Debris from the collapsed gymnasium was blown across
State Highway 76 and the old school building also sustained roof 
damage. The tornado continued to the northeast, where numerous 
trees were snapped and uprooted and homes sustained damage due to 
falling trees at the intersection of Highway 76 and 21. As the 
tornado moved parallel to Bob White Road, it maintained EF-2 
intensity along the roadway and destroyed a single-wide 
manufactured home. The debris from the home was blown westward 
across Bob White Road. One fatality occurred at this location. 
Outside of the peak intensity of the tornado, some homes and farm 
outbuildings sustained roof damage on the far eastern edge of the 
path on Bob White Road. The tornado continued northeastward, 
weakening as it crossed Bullocks Ferry Rd and finally lifting just
to the northeast of Whiting Rd and Lawler Cir. The tornado 
totaled 3.63 miles and had an estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado (Dallas/Autauga/Chilton Counties)...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
Detailed damage summary will be available soon.

.Rock Creek Rd EF-2 Tornado (Tallapoosa County)...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
Detailed damage summary will be available soon.

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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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EF-1 ⇒ 2

EF-2 ⇒ 3

EF-3 ⇒ 1

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ALZ011>015-017>050-181545-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1034 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Event Update #4...

.Update...Nine tornadoes have now been confirmed across Central
Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 3
EF1: 2
EF0: 3

Not included in this tornado count:

A damage survey team located EF-1 tornado damage in northern Greene 
County that began near Lewiston. This damage continued along County 
Road 183 all the way to the Sipsey River west of Jena. Additional 
damage was observed downstream in the far eastern part of Pickens 
County and western Tuscaloosa County as far north as U.S Highway 82 
near Holman. We are working to determine if this damage is the result 
of one long-lived tornado or two separate tornadoes. 

Two survey crews will be visiting Walker and Coosa counties on 
Tuesday. An assessment in Sumter County will take place on 
Wednesday.

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama
Saturday afternoon and evening, including tornadoes, damaging 
straight-line winds, and a few cases of flash flooding. Several
tornadoes have been confirmed and damage surveys are ongoing.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees. The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy 25 
continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14, it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road. The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in eastern Bibb County around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  9.70 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Camp Branch / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.2051 / -86.7438

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in southern Shelby County around
7:57 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado moved northward into
downtown Calera where mostly tree damage was noted. There were
several mobile homes damaged on 13th Street as the tornado
paralleled Highway 31, crossing Interstate 65 where several
campers at a dealership were rolled and/or tossed. Numerous
snapped trees were noted at this location as well. The tornado
weakened quickly as it crossed Limestone Pkwy and continued
across the limestone quarry, lifting near County Road 26 around
8:11 PM. The maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 miles
per hour at both the mobile home neighborhood and the camper
dealership. 

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.Rock Creek Rd EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.43 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  The tornado moved across Horseshoe Bend
National Military Park, snapping and uprooting countless trees. 
Unfortunately, the survey crew was unable to access the park at
the time of the survey.  The tornado continued northeastward
crossing County Rd 79 multiple times and moving through the
Daviston Community with EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the
way. Finally, the tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd
before finally lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast
along Cotney Rd.  The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County
EMA for their assistance in conducting this survey.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It travelled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/23/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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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1049 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Event Update #5...

.Update...Nine tornadoes have now been confirmed across Central
Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 4
EF1: 2
EF0: 3

Not included in this tornado count:

A damage survey team located EF-1 tornado damage in northern Greene 
County that began near Lewiston. This damage continued along County 
Road 183 all the way to the Sipsey River west of Jena. Additional 
damage was observed downstream in the far eastern part of Pickens 
County and western Tuscaloosa County as far north as U.S Highway 82 
near Holman. We are working to determine if this damage is the result 
of one long-lived tornado or two separate tornadoes. 

Two survey crews will be visiting Walker and Coosa counties on 
Tuesday. An assessment in Sumter County will take place on 
Wednesday.

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama
Saturday afternoon and evening, including tornadoes, damaging 
straight-line winds, and a few cases of flash flooding. Several
tornadoes have been confirmed and damage surveys are ongoing.

.Gordo Tornado...

A damage survey team found EF-2 tornado damage in the Gordo 
community in Pickens County. More detailed information should be 
avaliable on Wednesday.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees. The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy 25 
continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14, it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road. The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in eastern Bibb County around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  9.70 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Camp Branch / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.2051 / -86.7438

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in southern Shelby County around
7:57 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado moved northward into
downtown Calera where mostly tree damage was noted. There were
several mobile homes damaged on 13th Street as the tornado
paralleled Highway 31, crossing Interstate 65 where several
campers at a dealership were rolled and/or tossed. Numerous
snapped trees were noted at this location as well. The tornado
weakened quickly as it crossed Limestone Pkwy and continued
across the limestone quarry, lifting near County Road 26 around
8:11 PM. The maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 miles
per hour at both the mobile home neighborhood and the camper
dealership. 

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.Rock Creek Rd EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.43 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  The tornado moved across Horseshoe Bend
National Military Park, snapping and uprooting countless trees. 
Unfortunately, the survey crew was unable to access the park at
the time of the survey.  The tornado continued northeastward
crossing County Rd 79 multiple times and moving through the
Daviston Community with EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the
way. Finally, the tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd
before finally lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast
along Cotney Rd.  The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County
EMA for their assistance in conducting this survey.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It travelled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/23/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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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920 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Event Update #6...

.Update...Thirteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central
Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 5
EF1: 4
EF0: 3

A survey crew will be visiting Sumter County on Wednesday, and 
an additional survey may be needed in Tuscaloosa County on Thursday 
or Friday.

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama
Saturday afternoon and evening, including tornadoes, damaging 
straight-line winds, and a few cases of flash flooding. Several
tornadoes have been confirmed and damage surveys are ongoing.

.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9909 / -88.0707

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
Counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
reached its maximum intensity of 90 miles per hour briefly.
Several trees were snapped with a few falling into an older
mobile home. The tornado then paralleled County Road
183 northeastward where several trees were seen uprooted or
snapped along or just east of the county road. The tornado
weakened as it crossed County Road 156 and the Pickens County
Line. It continued north-northeastward and re-intensified in a
wooded area east of Benvola Road. Numerous snapped trees were
observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees were uprooted or
snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado eventually crossed
Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed along Highway
82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the north side
of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County and lifted along and just west
of Lee Bonner Road where a few more trees were uprooted. 

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/18/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4013 / -87.8401

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed.  The tornado continued to intensify,
reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 miles per
hour as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained
this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Hwy
86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved
into the Bostic Community, it destroyed several chicken houses on
Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained
significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north
of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring
systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely
damaged, but the frame was largely intact.  The tornado then
crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The then
tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several
more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road
where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado
eventually lifted on the north side of Zion Road. 

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees.  The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy
25 continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14 it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road.  The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Tornado near Sipsey...

A damage survey team found EF-2 tornado damage in the Sipsey  
community in Walker County. More detailed information should be 
available on Wednesday or Thursday.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.92 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           2 E Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.176 / -86.7472

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile homes damaged on
13th Street as the tornado paralleled Highway 31 before crossing
Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled
and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location
as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and
moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the
intersection of US-31 and AL-70. Thereafter, the tornado moved
into the "cone of silence" of the KBMX RADAR near the O'Neal
Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted.  A
short distance to the north-northwest, the tornado made a sharp 
right turn to the northeast and dissipated over the quarry as it 
was swept away by larger-scale rear inflow winds. Maximum winds 
were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour at both the mobile 
home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120 mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado traveled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado.  The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew.  The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Rd 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Rd where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado
intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Rd 29.  The
most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous
trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was
destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. 
Winds were estimated at 110mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Rd 18. 

.Rock Creek Rd EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.43 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
 Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120 mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120 mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  The tornado moved across Horseshoe Bend
National Military Park, snapping and uprooting countless trees. 
Unfortunately, the survey crew was unable to access the park at
the time of the survey.  The tornado continued northeastward
crossing County Rd 79 multiple times and moving through the
Daviston Community with EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the
way. Finally, the tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd
before finally lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast
along Cotney Rd.  The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County
EMA for their assistance in conducting this survey.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It traveled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/23/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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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504 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Event Update #7...

.Update...Fourteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central
Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 6
EF1: 4
EF0: 3

An EF-2 tornado was confirmed in Southern Sumter County (Alamuchee Creek
tornado). More damage was identified in Tallapoosa County near Horseshoe
Bend National Park, so the name of that tornado has been changed
from Rock Creek Road Tornado to Horseshoe Bend Tornado. Finally, the Calera
Tornado track was adjusted slightly after further investigation.
No further surveys are planned at this time; however, further work 
is needed to finalize the Tuscaloosa County and Walker County tornadoes. 

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama
Saturday afternoon and evening, including tornadoes, damaging 
straight-line winds, and a few cases of flash flooding. 

.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9909 / -88.0707

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
Counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
reached its maximum intensity of 90 miles per hour briefly.
Several trees were snapped with a few falling into an older
mobile home. The tornado then paralleled County Road
183 northeastward where several trees were seen uprooted or
snapped along or just east of the county road. The tornado
weakened as it crossed County Road 156 and the Pickens County
Line. It continued north-northeastward and re-intensified in a
wooded area east of Benvola Road. Numerous snapped trees were
observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees were uprooted or
snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado eventually crossed
Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed along Highway
82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the north side
of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County and lifted along and just west
of Lee Bonner Road where a few more trees were uprooted. 

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/18/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4013 / -87.8401

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County  that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed.  The tornado continued to intensify,
reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 miles per
hour as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained
this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Hwy
86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved
into the Bostic Community, it destroyed several chicken houses on
Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained
significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north
of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring
systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely
damaged, but the frame was largely intact.  The tornado then
crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The then
tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several
more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road
where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado
eventually lifted on the north side of Zion Road. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Rd
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County rd 13, crossing through and destroying several pine groves
along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine grove
featured hundreds of snapped trees in a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of county road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees.  The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy
25 continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14 it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road.  The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           2 ESE Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.169 / -86.7535

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile homes damaged on
13th Street as the tornado paralleled Highway 31 before crossing
Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled
and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location
as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and
moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the
intersection of US-31 and AL-70. Thereafter, the tornado moved
into the  cone of silence  of the KBMX RADAR near the O Neal
Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted. After
speaking with Lhoist quarry officials, no damage was reported at
the quarry, and the end of the tornado was placed just to the
north of Oak Tree Ln, where a few trees were downed. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour at both the
mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado traveled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado.  The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew.  The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Rd 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Rd where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado
intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Rd 29.  The
most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous
trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was
destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. 
Winds were estimated at 110mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Rd 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
 Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the Acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Rd
79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston Community with
EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. Finally, the
tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd before finally
lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast along Cotney Rd. 
The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA and National
Park Service employees for their assistance in conducting this
survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It traveled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/23/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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
1035 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Event Update #8...

.Update...This update is to correct the end date for two 
tornadoes. 

Fourteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 6
EF1: 4
EF0: 3

No further surveys are planned at this time; however, further work 
is needed to finalize the Tuscaloosa County and Walker County 
tornadoes. This will result in an increase in the total number of 
tornadoes.

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama
Saturday afternoon and evening, including tornadoes, damaging 
straight-line winds, and a few cases of flash flooding. 

.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9909 / -88.0707

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
Counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
reached its maximum intensity of 90 miles per hour briefly.
Several trees were snapped with a few falling into an older
mobile home. The tornado then paralleled County Road
183 northeastward where several trees were seen uprooted or
snapped along or just east of the county road. The tornado
weakened as it crossed County Road 156 and the Pickens County
Line. It continued north-northeastward and re-intensified in a
wooded area east of Benvola Road. Numerous snapped trees were
observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees were uprooted or
snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado eventually crossed
Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed along Highway
82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the north side
of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County and lifted along and just west
of Lee Bonner Road where a few more trees were uprooted. 

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4013 / -87.8401

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County  that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed.  The tornado continued to intensify,
reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 miles per
hour as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained
this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Hwy
86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved
into the Bostic Community, it destroyed several chicken houses on
Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained
significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north
of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring
systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely
damaged, but the frame was largely intact.  The tornado then
crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The then
tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several
more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road
where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado
eventually lifted on the north side of Zion Road. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Rd
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County rd 13, crossing through and destroying several pine groves
along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine grove
featured hundreds of snapped trees in a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of county road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees.  The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy
25 continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14 it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road.  The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           2 ESE Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.169 / -86.7535

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile homes damaged on
13th Street as the tornado paralleled Highway 31 before crossing
Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled
and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location
as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and
moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the
intersection of US-31 and AL-70. Thereafter, the tornado moved
into the  cone of silence  of the KBMX RADAR near the O Neal
Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted. After
speaking with Lhoist quarry officials, no damage was reported at
the quarry, and the end of the tornado was placed just to the
north of Oak Tree Ln, where a few trees were downed. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour at both the
mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado traveled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado.  The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew.  The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Rd 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Rd where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado
intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Rd 29.  The
most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous
trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was
destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. 
Winds were estimated at 110mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Rd 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
 Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the Acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Rd
79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston Community with
EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. Finally, the
tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd before finally
lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast along Cotney Rd. 
The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA and National
Park Service employees for their assistance in conducting this
survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It traveled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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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401 PM CDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Event Update #9...

.Update...This update separates the Tuscaloosa and Walker County
tornado tracks into two tornadoes - The Lake Tuscaloosa Tornado and
the Windham Spring/Sipsey Tornado. 

Fifteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 6
EF1: 4
EF0: 4

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama
Saturday afternoon and evening, including tornadoes, damaging 
straight-line winds, and a few cases of flash flooding. 


.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9909 / -88.0707

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
Counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
reached its maximum intensity of 90 miles per hour briefly.
Several trees were snapped with a few falling into an older
mobile home. The tornado then paralleled County Road
183 northeastward where several trees were seen uprooted or
snapped along or just east of the county road. The tornado
weakened as it crossed County Road 156 and the Pickens County
Line. It continued north-northeastward and re-intensified in a
wooded area east of Benvola Road. Numerous snapped trees were
observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees were uprooted or
snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado eventually crossed
Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed along Highway
82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the north side
of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County and lifted along and just west
of Lee Bonner Road where a few more trees were uprooted. 

.Lake Tuscaloosa Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.54 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Lake Tuscaloosa Tierce Pattton Bridge / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3475 / -87.6089

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:14 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4562 / -87.4586

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around
4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Hwy 43 near
Smith Landing Road where a metal building lost part of its roof.
The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa and moved
through a residential area along Tierce Patton Rd where several
trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then continued
northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise Lane. The
tornado weakened and lifted in a wooded area east of Highway
69 and north of Ben Clements Road around 4:14 PM. The maximum
wind was estimated to be 80 MPH based on tree damage. 

.Windham Springs/Sipsey Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  39.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:12 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.4571 / -87.5051

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:55 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNW Empire / Walker County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.8554 / -87.0311

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down just east of CR 69 in the Windham
Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage.
The tornado tracked northeast crossing Goodwater Road. Here large
tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted and a small
farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree damage
continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa county with uprooted
trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado crossed into Walker
county with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road area. Here
large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several homes sustained
roof damage and at least one home had some windows blown out.
Additional damage occurred along Bruner HIll Road and Bruner
Lane. The tornado then tracked through the Pleasant Field and
Brandleytown communities with mainly tree damage. A few power
lines were also noted down in these areas.  The tornado crossed I-
22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the south side of
Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced and consistent
as it tracked toward the Argo community. Widespread tree damage
was noted along Highway 78 with many trees snapped or uprooted.
Minor structural damage occurred to a couple of homes along
Mathes Creek Road. The residents of these homes mentioned getting
the warning and sheltering before the tornado hit. The tornado
began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork and moved into
Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in Sipsey with many
trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown Sipsey also
sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage with a few
having their windows blown out. An anchored mobile home was
overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its widest
here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The tornado then
tracked northeast along Campbellville into the Campbellville
community. Large swaths of softwood trees were snapped or
uprooted in this area. In addition, several conventional homes
sustained notable structural damage. At least 3 homes had
significant roof and siding damage with uplift and partial roof
loss. One two story home here lost a significant portion of the
roof, second floor, and back of the home. The family here
reported getting the warning and sheltering in their downstairs
basement with the pets. A significant number of softwood and
hardwood trees were also snapped in this area. Due to this, the
maximum rating of EF-2 /120 mph was estimated in this location.
Further north, the tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down
with sporadic tree damage noted along Campbellville Road. It
appears the tornado lifted just south of the Cullman county line
along Mandy Williams Road.

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4013 / -87.8401

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County  that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed.  The tornado continued to intensify,
reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 miles per
hour as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained
this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Hwy
86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved
into the Bostic Community, it destroyed several chicken houses on
Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained
significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north
of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring
systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely
damaged, but the frame was largely intact.  The tornado then
crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The then
tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several
more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road
where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado
eventually lifted on the north side of Zion Road. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Rd
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County rd 13, crossing through and destroying several pine groves
along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine grove
featured hundreds of snapped trees in a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of county road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees.  The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy
25 continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14 it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road.  The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           2 ESE Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.169 / -86.7535

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile homes damaged on
13th Street as the tornado paralleled Highway 31 before crossing
Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled
and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location
as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and
moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the
intersection of US-31 and AL-70. Thereafter, the tornado moved
into the  cone of silence  of the KBMX RADAR near the O Neal
Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted. After
speaking with Lhoist quarry officials, no damage was reported at
the quarry, and the end of the tornado was placed just to the
north of Oak Tree Ln, where a few trees were downed. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour at both the
mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado.  The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew.  The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Rd 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Rd where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado
intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Rd 29.  The
most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous
trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was
destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. 
Winds were estimated at 110mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Rd 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
 Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the Acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Rd
79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston Community with
EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. Finally, the
tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd before finally
lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast along Cotney Rd. 
The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA and National
Park Service employees for their assistance in conducting this
survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It travelled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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 03/15/2025 Tornado Outbreak Update #10...

.Update...This update corrects the width of the Windham
Springs/Sipsey Tornado to 1000 yards and adjusts the width of the
Allenville Road Tornado to 700 yards.

Fifteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 6
EF1: 4
EF0: 4

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama on
Saturday, March 15th. Tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and
a few cases of flash flooding occurred during a Moderate to 
High Risk severe weather day. Very high amounts of wind shear,
combined with very unstable conditions at the surface contributed
to the outbreak of severe weather. 

.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9909 / -88.0707

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
Counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
reached its maximum intensity of 90 miles per hour briefly.
Several trees were snapped with a few falling into an older
mobile home. The tornado then paralleled County Road
183 northeastward where several trees were seen uprooted or
snapped along or just east of the county road. The tornado
weakened as it crossed County Road 156 and the Pickens County
Line. It continued north-northeastward and re-intensified in a
wooded area east of Benvola Road. Numerous snapped trees were
observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees were uprooted or
snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado eventually crossed
Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed along Highway
82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the north side
of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County and lifted along and just west
of Lee Bonner Road where a few more trees were uprooted. 

.Lake Tuscaloosa Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.54 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Lake Tuscaloosa Tierce Patton Bridge / Tuscaloosa County / AL 
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3475 / -87.6089

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:14 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4562 / -87.4586

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around
4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Hwy 43 near
Smith Landing Road where a metal building lost part of its roof.
The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa and moved
through a residential area along Tierce Patton Rd where several
trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then continued
northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise Lane. The
tornado weakened and lifted in a wooded area east of Highway
69 and north of Ben Clements Road around 4:14 PM. The maximum
wind was estimated to be 80 MPH based on tree damage. 

.Windham Springs/Sipsey Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  39.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:12 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.4571 / -87.5051

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:55 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNW Empire / Walker County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.8554 / -87.0311

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down just east of CR 69 in the Windham
Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage.
The tornado tracked northeast crossing Goodwater Road. Here large
tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted and a small
farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree damage
continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa county with uprooted
trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado crossed into Walker
county with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road area. Here
large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several homes sustained
roof damage and at least one home had some windows blown out.
Additional damage occurred along Bruner HIll Road and Bruner
Lane. The tornado then tracked through the Pleasant Field and
Brandleytown communities with mainly tree damage. A few power
lines were also noted down in these areas.  The tornado crossed I-
22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the south side of
Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced and consistent
as it tracked toward the Argo community. Widespread tree damage
was noted along Highway 78 with many trees snapped or uprooted.
Minor structural damage occurred to a couple of homes along
Mathes Creek Road. The residents of these homes mentioned getting
the warning and sheltering before the tornado hit. The tornado
began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork and moved into
Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in Sipsey with many
trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown Sipsey also
sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage with a few
having their windows blown out. An anchored mobile home was
overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its widest
here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The tornado then
tracked northeast along Campbellville into the Campbellville
community. Large swaths of softwood trees were snapped or
uprooted in this area. In addition, several conventional homes
sustained notable structural damage. At least 3 homes had
significant roof and siding damage with uplift and partial roof
loss. One two story home here lost a significant portion of the
roof, second floor, and back of the home. The family here
reported getting the warning and sheltering in their downstairs
basement with the pets. A significant number of softwood and
hardwood trees were also snapped in this area. Due to this, the
maximum rating of EF-2 /120 mph was estimated in this location.
Further north, the tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down
with sporadic tree damage noted along Campbellville Road. It
appears the tornado lifted just south of the Cullman county line
along Mandy Williams Road.

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4013 / -87.8401

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County  that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed.  The tornado continued to intensify,
reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 miles per
hour as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained
this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Hwy
86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved
into the Bostic Community, it destroyed several chicken houses on
Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained
significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north
of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring
systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely
damaged, but the frame was largely intact.  The tornado then
crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The then
tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several
more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road
where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado
eventually lifted on the north side of Zion Road. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Rd
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County rd 13, crossing through and destroying several pine groves
along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine grove
featured hundreds of snapped trees in a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of county road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees.  The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy
25 continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14 it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road.  The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           2 ESE Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.169 / -86.7535

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile homes damaged on
13th Street as the tornado paralleled Highway 31 before crossing
Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled
and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location
as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and
moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the
intersection of US-31 and AL-70. Thereafter, the tornado moved
into the  cone of silence  of the KBMX RADAR near the O Neal
Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted. After
speaking with Lhoist quarry officials, no damage was reported at
the quarry, and the end of the tornado was placed just to the
north of Oak Tree Ln, where a few trees were downed. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour at both the
mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado.  The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew.  The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Rd 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Rd where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado
intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Rd 29.  The
most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous
trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was
destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. 
Winds were estimated at 110mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Rd 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
 Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the Acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Rd
79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston Community with
EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. Finally, the
tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd before finally
lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast along Cotney Rd. 
The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA and National
Park Service employees for their assistance in conducting this
survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It travelled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

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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 03/15/2025 Tornado Outbreak Update #10...

.Update...This update corrects the width of the Windham
Springs/Sipsey Tornado to 1000 yards and adjusts the width of the
Allenville Road Tornado to 700 yards.

Fifteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 6
EF1: 4
EF0: 4

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama on
Saturday, March 15th. Tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and
a few cases of flash flooding occurred during a Moderate to 
High Risk severe weather day. Very high amounts of wind shear,
combined with very unstable conditions at the surface contributed
to the outbreak of severe weather. 

.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9909 / -88.0707

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
Counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
reached its maximum intensity of 90 miles per hour briefly.
Several trees were snapped with a few falling into an older
mobile home. The tornado then paralleled County Road
183 northeastward where several trees were seen uprooted or
snapped along or just east of the county road. The tornado
weakened as it crossed County Road 156 and the Pickens County
Line. It continued north-northeastward and re-intensified in a
wooded area east of Benvola Road. Numerous snapped trees were
observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees were uprooted or
snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado eventually crossed
Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed along Highway
82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the north side
of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County and lifted along and just west
of Lee Bonner Road where a few more trees were uprooted. 

.Lake Tuscaloosa Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.54 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Lake Tuscaloosa Tierce Patton Bridge / Tuscaloosa County / AL 
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3475 / -87.6089

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:14 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4562 / -87.4586

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around
4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Hwy 43 near
Smith Landing Road where a metal building lost part of its roof.
The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa and moved
through a residential area along Tierce Patton Rd where several
trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then continued
northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise Lane. The
tornado weakened and lifted in a wooded area east of Highway
69 and north of Ben Clements Road around 4:14 PM. The maximum
wind was estimated to be 80 MPH based on tree damage. 

.Windham Springs/Sipsey Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  39.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:12 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.4571 / -87.5051

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:55 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNW Empire / Walker County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.8554 / -87.0311

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down just east of CR 69 in the Windham
Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage.
The tornado tracked northeast crossing Goodwater Road. Here large
tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted and a small
farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree damage
continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa county with uprooted
trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado crossed into Walker
county with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road area. Here
large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several homes sustained
roof damage and at least one home had some windows blown out.
Additional damage occurred along Bruner HIll Road and Bruner
Lane. The tornado then tracked through the Pleasant Field and
Brandleytown communities with mainly tree damage. A few power
lines were also noted down in these areas.  The tornado crossed I-
22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the south side of
Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced and consistent
as it tracked toward the Argo community. Widespread tree damage
was noted along Highway 78 with many trees snapped or uprooted.
Minor structural damage occurred to a couple of homes along
Mathes Creek Road. The residents of these homes mentioned getting
the warning and sheltering before the tornado hit. The tornado
began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork and moved into
Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in Sipsey with many
trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown Sipsey also
sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage with a few
having their windows blown out. An anchored mobile home was
overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its widest
here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The tornado then
tracked northeast along Campbellville into the Campbellville
community. Large swaths of softwood trees were snapped or
uprooted in this area. In addition, several conventional homes
sustained notable structural damage. At least 3 homes had
significant roof and siding damage with uplift and partial roof
loss. One two story home here lost a significant portion of the
roof, second floor, and back of the home. The family here
reported getting the warning and sheltering in their downstairs
basement with the pets. A significant number of softwood and
hardwood trees were also snapped in this area. Due to this, the
maximum rating of EF-2 /120 mph was estimated in this location.
Further north, the tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down
with sporadic tree damage noted along Campbellville Road. It
appears the tornado lifted just south of the Cullman county line
along Mandy Williams Road.

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4013 / -87.8401

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County  that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed.  The tornado continued to intensify,
reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 miles per
hour as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained
this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Hwy
86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved
into the Bostic Community, it destroyed several chicken houses on
Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained
significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north
of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring
systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely
damaged, but the frame was largely intact.  The tornado then
crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The then
tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several
more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road
where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado
eventually lifted on the north side of Zion Road. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Rd
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County rd 13, crossing through and destroying several pine groves
along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine grove
featured hundreds of snapped trees in a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of county road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees.  The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy
25 continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14 it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road.  The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           2 ESE Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.169 / -86.7535

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile homes damaged on
13th Street as the tornado paralleled Highway 31 before crossing
Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled
and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location
as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and
moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the
intersection of US-31 and AL-70. Thereafter, the tornado moved
into the  cone of silence  of the KBMX RADAR near the O Neal
Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted. After
speaking with Lhoist quarry officials, no damage was reported at
the quarry, and the end of the tornado was placed just to the
north of Oak Tree Ln, where a few trees were downed. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour at both the
mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado.  The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew.  The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Rd 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Rd where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado
intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Rd 29.  The
most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous
trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was
destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. 
Winds were estimated at 110mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Rd 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
 Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the Acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Rd
79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston Community with
EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. Finally, the
tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd before finally
lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast along Cotney Rd. 
The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA and National
Park Service employees for their assistance in conducting this
survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It travelled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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 03/15/2025 Tornado Outbreak Update #10...

.Update...This update is to increase the intensity of the Lake 
Tuscaloosa tornado from EF-0 to EF-1 based on reviewing new storm 
damage.

Fifteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 6
EF1: 5
EF0: 3

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama on
Saturday, March 15th. Tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and
a few cases of flash flooding occurred during a Moderate to 
High Risk severe weather day. Very high amounts of wind shear,
combined with very unstable conditions at the surface contributed
to the outbreak of severe weather. 

.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9909 / -88.0707

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
Counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
reached its maximum intensity of 90 miles per hour briefly.
Several trees were snapped with a few falling into an older
mobile home. The tornado then paralleled County Road
183 northeastward where several trees were seen uprooted or
snapped along or just east of the county road. The tornado
weakened as it crossed County Road 156 and the Pickens County
Line. It continued north-northeastward and re-intensified in a
wooded area east of Benvola Road. Numerous snapped trees were
observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees were uprooted or
snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado eventually crossed
Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed along Highway
82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the north side
of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County and lifted along and just west
of Lee Bonner Road where a few more trees were uprooted. 

.Lake Tuscaloosa Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.54 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   600 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Lake Tuscaloosa Tierce Patton Bridge / Tuscaloosa County / AL 
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3475 / -87.6089

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:14 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4562 / -87.4586

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around
4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Hwy 43 near
Smith Landing Road where a metal building lost part of its roof.
The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa and moved
through a residential area along Tierce Patton Rd where several
trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then continued 
northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise Lane. The 
worst damage was observed along Patton Road and nearby locations, 
where numerous pine trees were snapped and uprooted, some causing 
damage to structures upon falling. The tornado weakened and lifted 
in a wooded area east of Highway 69 and north of Ben Clements Road 
around 4:14 PM. The maximum wind was estimated to be 95 MPH based on 
tree damage. 

.Windham Springs/Sipsey Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  39.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:12 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.4571 / -87.5051

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:55 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNW Empire / Walker County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.8554 / -87.0311

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down just east of CR 69 in the Windham
Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage.
The tornado tracked northeast crossing Goodwater Road. Here large
tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted and a small
farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree damage
continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa county with uprooted
trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado crossed into Walker
county with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road area. Here
large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several homes sustained
roof damage and at least one home had some windows blown out.
Additional damage occurred along Bruner HIll Road and Bruner
Lane. The tornado then tracked through the Pleasant Field and
Brandleytown communities with mainly tree damage. A few power
lines were also noted down in these areas.  The tornado crossed I-
22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the south side of
Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced and consistent
as it tracked toward the Argo community. Widespread tree damage
was noted along Highway 78 with many trees snapped or uprooted.
Minor structural damage occurred to a couple of homes along
Mathes Creek Road. The residents of these homes mentioned getting
the warning and sheltering before the tornado hit. The tornado
began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork and moved into
Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in Sipsey with many
trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown Sipsey also
sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage with a few
having their windows blown out. An anchored mobile home was
overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its widest
here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The tornado then
tracked northeast along Campbellville into the Campbellville
community. Large swaths of softwood trees were snapped or
uprooted in this area. In addition, several conventional homes
sustained notable structural damage. At least 3 homes had
significant roof and siding damage with uplift and partial roof
loss. One two story home here lost a significant portion of the
roof, second floor, and back of the home. The family here
reported getting the warning and sheltering in their downstairs
basement with the pets. A significant number of softwood and
hardwood trees were also snapped in this area. Due to this, the
maximum rating of EF-2 /120 mph was estimated in this location.
Further north, the tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down
with sporadic tree damage noted along Campbellville Road. It
appears the tornado lifted just south of the Cullman county line
along Mandy Williams Road.

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4013 / -87.8401

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County  that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed.  The tornado continued to intensify,
reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 miles per
hour as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained
this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Hwy
86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved
into the Bostic Community, it destroyed several chicken houses on
Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained
significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north
of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring
systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely
damaged, but the frame was largely intact.  The tornado then
crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The then
tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several
more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road
where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado
eventually lifted on the north side of Zion Road. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Rd
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County rd 13, crossing through and destroying several pine groves
along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine grove
featured hundreds of snapped trees in a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of county road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees.  The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy
25 continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14 it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road.  The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           2 ESE Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.169 / -86.7535

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile homes damaged on
13th Street as the tornado paralleled Highway 31 before crossing
Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled
and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location
as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and
moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the
intersection of US-31 and AL-70. Thereafter, the tornado moved
into the  cone of silence  of the KBMX RADAR near the O Neal
Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted. After
speaking with Lhoist quarry officials, no damage was reported at
the quarry, and the end of the tornado was placed just to the
north of Oak Tree Ln, where a few trees were downed. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour at both the
mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado.  The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew.  The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Rd 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Rd where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado
intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Rd 29.  The
most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous
trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was
destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. 
Winds were estimated at 110mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Rd 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
 Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the Acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Rd
79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston Community with
EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. Finally, the
tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd before finally
lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast along Cotney Rd. 
The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA and National
Park Service employees for their assistance in conducting this
survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It travelled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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 03/15/2025 Tornado Outbreak Update #11...

.Update...This update is to increase the intensity of the Lake 
Tuscaloosa tornado from EF-0 to EF-1 based on reviewing new storm 
damage.

Fifteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 6
EF1: 5
EF0: 3

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama on
Saturday, March 15th. Tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and
a few cases of flash flooding occurred during a Moderate to 
High Risk severe weather day. Very high amounts of wind shear,
combined with very unstable conditions at the surface contributed
to the outbreak of severe weather. 

.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9909 / -88.0707

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
Counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
reached its maximum intensity of 90 miles per hour briefly.
Several trees were snapped with a few falling into an older
mobile home. The tornado then paralleled County Road
183 northeastward where several trees were seen uprooted or
snapped along or just east of the county road. The tornado
weakened as it crossed County Road 156 and the Pickens County
Line. It continued north-northeastward and re-intensified in a
wooded area east of Benvola Road. Numerous snapped trees were
observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees were uprooted or
snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado eventually crossed
Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed along Highway
82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the north side
of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County and lifted along and just west
of Lee Bonner Road where a few more trees were uprooted. 

.Lake Tuscaloosa Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.54 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   600 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Lake Tuscaloosa Tierce Patton Bridge / Tuscaloosa County / AL 
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3475 / -87.6089

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:14 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4562 / -87.4586

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around
4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Hwy 43 near
Smith Landing Road where a metal building lost part of its roof.
The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa and moved
through a residential area along Tierce Patton Rd where several
trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then continued 
northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise Lane. The 
worst damage was observed along Patton Road and nearby locations, 
where numerous pine trees were snapped and uprooted, some causing 
damage to structures upon falling. The tornado weakened and lifted 
in a wooded area east of Highway 69 and north of Ben Clements Road 
around 4:14 PM. The maximum wind was estimated to be 95 MPH based on 
tree damage. 

.Windham Springs/Sipsey Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  39.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:12 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.4571 / -87.5051

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:55 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNW Empire / Walker County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.8554 / -87.0311

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down just east of CR 69 in the Windham
Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage.
The tornado tracked northeast crossing Goodwater Road. Here large
tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted and a small
farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree damage
continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa county with uprooted
trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado crossed into Walker
county with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road area. Here
large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several homes sustained
roof damage and at least one home had some windows blown out.
Additional damage occurred along Bruner HIll Road and Bruner
Lane. The tornado then tracked through the Pleasant Field and
Brandleytown communities with mainly tree damage. A few power
lines were also noted down in these areas.  The tornado crossed I-
22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the south side of
Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced and consistent
as it tracked toward the Argo community. Widespread tree damage
was noted along Highway 78 with many trees snapped or uprooted.
Minor structural damage occurred to a couple of homes along
Mathes Creek Road. The residents of these homes mentioned getting
the warning and sheltering before the tornado hit. The tornado
began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork and moved into
Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in Sipsey with many
trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown Sipsey also
sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage with a few
having their windows blown out. An anchored mobile home was
overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its widest
here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The tornado then
tracked northeast along Campbellville into the Campbellville
community. Large swaths of softwood trees were snapped or
uprooted in this area. In addition, several conventional homes
sustained notable structural damage. At least 3 homes had
significant roof and siding damage with uplift and partial roof
loss. One two story home here lost a significant portion of the
roof, second floor, and back of the home. The family here
reported getting the warning and sheltering in their downstairs
basement with the pets. A significant number of softwood and
hardwood trees were also snapped in this area. Due to this, the
maximum rating of EF-2 /120 mph was estimated in this location.
Further north, the tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down
with sporadic tree damage noted along Campbellville Road. It
appears the tornado lifted just south of the Cullman county line
along Mandy Williams Road.

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4013 / -87.8401

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County  that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed.  The tornado continued to intensify,
reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 miles per
hour as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained
this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Hwy
86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved
into the Bostic Community, it destroyed several chicken houses on
Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained
significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north
of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring
systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely
damaged, but the frame was largely intact.  The tornado then
crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The then
tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several
more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road
where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado
eventually lifted on the north side of Zion Road. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Rd
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County rd 13, crossing through and destroying several pine groves
along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine grove
featured hundreds of snapped trees in a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of county road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees.  The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy
25 continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14 it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road.  The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           2 ESE Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.169 / -86.7535

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile homes damaged on
13th Street as the tornado paralleled Highway 31 before crossing
Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled
and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location
as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and
moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the
intersection of US-31 and AL-70. Thereafter, the tornado moved
into the  cone of silence  of the KBMX RADAR near the O Neal
Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted. After
speaking with Lhoist quarry officials, no damage was reported at
the quarry, and the end of the tornado was placed just to the
north of Oak Tree Ln, where a few trees were downed. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour at both the
mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado.  The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew.  The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Rd 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Rd where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado
intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Rd 29.  The
most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous
trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was
destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. 
Winds were estimated at 110mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Rd 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
 Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the Acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Rd
79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston Community with
EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. Finally, the
tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd before finally
lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast along Cotney Rd. 
The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA and National
Park Service employees for their assistance in conducting this
survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It travelled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

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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 
155 PM CDT Sat Mar 22 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Outbreak Update #11...

.Update...This update is to increase the intensity of the Lake 
Tuscaloosa tornado from EF-0 to EF-1 based on reviewing new storm 
damage.

Fifteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central Alabama:

EF3: 1 EF2: 6 EF1: 5 EF0: 3

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama on
Saturday, March 15th. Tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and a 
few cases of flash flooding occurred during a Moderate to High Risk 
severe weather day. Very high amounts of wind shear, combined with 
very unstable conditions at the surface contributed to the outbreak 
of severe weather. 

.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1 Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph Path 
Length /statute/:  26.26 miles Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards 
Fatalities:             0 Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025 Start Time:             03:08 PM 
CDT Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / 
AL Start Lat/Lon:          32.9909 
/ -88.0707

End Date:               03/15/2025 End Time:               03:43 PM 
CDT End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL End 
Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary: National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed 
damage associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa 
Counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado 
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then moved 
northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it 
reached its maximum intensity of 90 miles per hour briefly.
Several trees were snapped with a few falling into an older mobile 
home. The tornado then paralleled County Road 183 northeastward 
where several trees were seen uprooted or snapped along or just east 
of the county road. The tornado weakened as it crossed County Road 
156 and the Pickens County Line. It continued north-northeastward 
and re-intensified in a wooded area east of Benvola Road. Numerous 
snapped trees were observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees 
were uprooted or snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado 
eventually crossed Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed 
along Highway 82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the 
north side of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County and lifted along and 
just west of Lee Bonner Road where a few more trees were uprooted. 

.Lake Tuscaloosa Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1 Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph Path 
Length /statute/:  11.54 miles Path Width /maximum/:   600 yards 
Fatalities:             0 Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025 Start Time:             04:00 PM 
CDT Start Location:         1 SSW Lake Tuscaloosa Tierce Patton 
Bridge / Tuscaloosa County / AL Start Lat/Lon:          33.3475 / -
87.6089

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:14 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4562 / -87.4586

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around
4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Hwy 43 near
Smith Landing Road where a metal building lost part of its roof.
The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa and moved
through a residential area along Tierce Patton Rd where several
trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then continued 
northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise Lane. The 
worst damage was observed along Patton Road and nearby locations, 
where numerous pine trees were snapped and uprooted, some causing 
damage to structures upon falling. The tornado weakened and lifted 
in a wooded area east of Highway 69 and north of Ben Clements Road 
around 4:14 PM. The maximum wind was estimated to be 95 MPH based on 
tree damage. 

.Windham Springs/Sipsey Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  39.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:12 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.4571 / -87.5051

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:55 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNW Empire / Walker County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.8554 / -87.0311

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down just east of CR 69 in the Windham
Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage.
The tornado tracked northeast crossing Goodwater Road. Here large
tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted and a small
farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree damage
continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa county with uprooted
trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado crossed into Walker
county with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road area. Here
large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several homes sustained
roof damage and at least one home had some windows blown out.
Additional damage occurred along Bruner HIll Road and Bruner
Lane. The tornado then tracked through the Pleasant Field and
Brandleytown communities with mainly tree damage. A few power
lines were also noted down in these areas.  The tornado crossed I-
22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the south side of
Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced and consistent
as it tracked toward the Argo community. Widespread tree damage
was noted along Highway 78 with many trees snapped or uprooted.
Minor structural damage occurred to a couple of homes along
Mathes Creek Road. The residents of these homes mentioned getting
the warning and sheltering before the tornado hit. The tornado
began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork and moved into
Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in Sipsey with many
trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown Sipsey also
sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage with a few
having their windows blown out. An anchored mobile home was
overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its widest
here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The tornado then
tracked northeast along Campbellville into the Campbellville
community. Large swaths of softwood trees were snapped or
uprooted in this area. In addition, several conventional homes
sustained notable structural damage. At least 3 homes had
significant roof and siding damage with uplift and partial roof
loss. One two story home here lost a significant portion of the
roof, second floor, and back of the home. The family here
reported getting the warning and sheltering in their downstairs
basement with the pets. A significant number of softwood and
hardwood trees were also snapped in this area. Due to this, the
maximum rating of EF-2 /120 mph was estimated in this location.
Further north, the tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down
with sporadic tree damage noted along Campbellville Road. It
appears the tornado lifted just south of the Cullman county line
along Mandy Williams Road.

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4013 / -87.8401

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County  that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed.  The tornado continued to intensify,
reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 miles per
hour as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained
this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Hwy
86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved
into the Bostic Community, it destroyed several chicken houses on
Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained
significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north
of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring
systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely
damaged, but the frame was largely intact.  The tornado then
crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The then
tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several
more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road
where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado
eventually lifted on the north side of Zion Road. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Rd
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County rd 13, crossing through and destroying several pine groves
along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine grove
featured hundreds of snapped trees in a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of county road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees.  The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy
25 continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14 it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road.  The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           2 ESE Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.169 / -86.7535

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile homes damaged on
13th Street as the tornado paralleled Highway 31 before crossing
Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled
and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location
as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and
moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the
intersection of US-31 and AL-70. Thereafter, the tornado moved
into the  cone of silence  of the KBMX RADAR near the O Neal
Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted. After
speaking with Lhoist quarry officials, no damage was reported at
the quarry, and the end of the tornado was placed just to the
north of Oak Tree Ln, where a few trees were downed. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour at both the
mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado.  The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew.  The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Rd 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Rd where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado
intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Rd 29.  The
most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous
trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was
destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. 
Winds were estimated at 110mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Rd 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
 Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the Acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Rd
79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston Community with
EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. Finally, the
tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd before finally
lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast along Cotney Rd. 
The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA and National
Park Service employees for their assistance in conducting this
survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It travelled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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 03/15/2025 Tornado Outbreak Update #11...

.Update...This update is to increase the intensity of the Lake 
Tuscaloosa tornado from EF-0 to EF-1 based on reviewing new storm 
damage.

Fifteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 6
EF1: 5
EF0: 3

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama on
Saturday, March 15th. Tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and
a few cases of flash flooding occurred during a Moderate to 
High Risk severe weather day. Very high amounts of wind shear,
combined with very unstable conditions at the surface contributed
to the outbreak of severe weather. 

.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9909 / -88.0707

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
Counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
reached its maximum intensity of 90 miles per hour briefly.
Several trees were snapped with a few falling into an older
mobile home. The tornado then paralleled County Road
183 northeastward where several trees were seen uprooted or
snapped along or just east of the county road. The tornado
weakened as it crossed County Road 156 and the Pickens County
Line. It continued north-northeastward and re-intensified in a
wooded area east of Benvola Road. Numerous snapped trees were
observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees were uprooted or
snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado eventually crossed
Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed along Highway
82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the north side
of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County and lifted along and just west
of Lee Bonner Road where a few more trees were uprooted. 

.Lake Tuscaloosa Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.54 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   600 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Lake Tuscaloosa Tierce Patton Bridge / Tuscaloosa County / AL 
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3475 / -87.6089

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:14 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4562 / -87.4586

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around
4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Hwy 43 near
Smith Landing Road where a metal building lost part of its roof.
The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa and moved
through a residential area along Tierce Patton Rd where several
trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then continued 
northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise Lane. The 
worst damage was observed along Patton Road and nearby locations, 
where numerous pine trees were snapped and uprooted, some causing 
damage to structures upon falling. The tornado weakened and lifted 
in a wooded area east of Highway 69 and north of Ben Clements Road 
around 4:14 PM. The maximum wind was estimated to be 95 MPH based on 
tree damage. 

.Windham Springs/Sipsey Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  39.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:12 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.4571 / -87.5051

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:55 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNW Empire / Walker County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.8554 / -87.0311

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down just east of CR 69 in the Windham
Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage.
The tornado tracked northeast crossing Goodwater Road. Here large
tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted and a small
farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree damage
continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa county with uprooted
trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado crossed into Walker
county with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road area. Here
large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several homes sustained
roof damage and at least one home had some windows blown out.
Additional damage occurred along Bruner HIll Road and Bruner
Lane. The tornado then tracked through the Pleasant Field and
Brandleytown communities with mainly tree damage. A few power
lines were also noted down in these areas.  The tornado crossed I-
22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the south side of
Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced and consistent
as it tracked toward the Argo community. Widespread tree damage
was noted along Highway 78 with many trees snapped or uprooted.
Minor structural damage occurred to a couple of homes along
Mathes Creek Road. The residents of these homes mentioned getting
the warning and sheltering before the tornado hit. The tornado
began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork and moved into
Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in Sipsey with many
trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown Sipsey also
sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage with a few
having their windows blown out. An anchored mobile home was
overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its widest
here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The tornado then
tracked northeast along Campbellville into the Campbellville
community. Large swaths of softwood trees were snapped or
uprooted in this area. In addition, several conventional homes
sustained notable structural damage. At least 3 homes had
significant roof and siding damage with uplift and partial roof
loss. One two story home here lost a significant portion of the
roof, second floor, and back of the home. The family here
reported getting the warning and sheltering in their downstairs
basement with the pets. A significant number of softwood and
hardwood trees were also snapped in this area. Due to this, the
maximum rating of EF-2 /120 mph was estimated in this location.
Further north, the tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down
with sporadic tree damage noted along Campbellville Road. It
appears the tornado lifted just south of the Cullman county line
along Mandy Williams Road.

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4013 / -87.8401

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County  that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed.  The tornado continued to intensify,
reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 miles per
hour as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained
this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Hwy
86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved
into the Bostic Community, it destroyed several chicken houses on
Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained
significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north
of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring
systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely
damaged, but the frame was largely intact.  The tornado then
crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The then
tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several
more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road
where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado
eventually lifted on the north side of Zion Road. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Rd
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County rd 13, crossing through and destroying several pine groves
along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine grove
featured hundreds of snapped trees in a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of county road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4962 / -87.6689

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Hwy 80 west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees.  The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Hwy
25 continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed
AL Hwy 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. 
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Hwy 14 it
produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road.  The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County  around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud Community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted East of Hwy
139 near the Oakley Community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds
were estimated to be around 80 miles per hour.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.28 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:11 PM CDT
End Location:           2 ESE Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.169 / -86.7535

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile homes damaged on
13th Street as the tornado paralleled Highway 31 before crossing
Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled
and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location
as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and
moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the
intersection of US-31 and AL-70. Thereafter, the tornado moved
into the  cone of silence  of the KBMX RADAR near the O Neal
Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted. After
speaking with Lhoist quarry officials, no damage was reported at
the quarry, and the end of the tornado was placed just to the
north of Oak Tree Ln, where a few trees were downed. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour at both the
mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:07 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 miles per hour as it crossed Lawler Drive. The
tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek
Road around 8:07 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado.  The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields.  The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side.  Winds
were estimated to be around 120mph at this location, where wooden
power poles were also snapped.  Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76 and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21.  As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road.  One fatality
occurred at this location.  Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Rd and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Rd
and Lawler Cir.  The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5978 / -86.9374

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about 2 mile south of
Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start.  The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. 
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County.  Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH.  Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level.  The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County.  As it approached County Road 64 it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground.  It next crossed US Hwy 82, where 2 manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location.  All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed.  As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure.  Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement.  EF2 level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed county roads 15 and 341.  As the tornado
crossed CR 76, a well built home suffered damage when doors on
the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach
causing windows in an upper level bedroom to blow out.  A double
wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted
and destroyed.  From here, the tornado took a more easterly
trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree
damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before
dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado.  The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew.  The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Rd 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Rd where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado
intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Rd 29.  The
most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous
trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was
destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. 
Winds were estimated at 110mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Rd 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado.  The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Rd 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Rd. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area.
 Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.  As
the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some
metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was
noted on Abbett Dr, with concentrated tree damage occurring on
Camp Ascca Rd.  A manufactured home sustained roof and
underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. 
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away.  Winds
were estimated at 120mph at this location.  The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast.  Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event.  Winds were also
estimated at 120mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Rd once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Rd to the
Tallapoosa River.  From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the Acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Rd
79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston Community with
EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. Finally, the
tornado moved along Motley Rd and Lil Beaver Rd before finally
lifting.  No damage was found farther northeast along Cotney Rd. 
The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA and National
Park Service employees for their assistance in conducting this
survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Hwy 87 where a few branches were broken from
several trees in the area.  It travelled northeastward crossing
Pike County Lake Road and then AL Hwy 87.  As it approached Enzor
Rd, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and
Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy
Sportsplex.  The tornado began to strengthen to EF1 strength as
it approached US Hwy 231, causing significant tree damage with
numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as causing
significant damage to a service station canopy.  It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable.  Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing.  The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. 
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well.  Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike county,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage, and
minor damage to structures.  As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock county, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock CR 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County.  The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature.  The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted.  It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted.  The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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 Birmingham AL
956 PM CDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Outbreak Update #12...

.Update...Minor adjustments were made to a few tracks based on 
further review of satellite and data from the ground surveys 
conducted last week, resulting in slight changes in start/end
points for a couple paths and slight changes in path lengths for
others. Also, some damage narratives were slightly reworded in
places, mainly for typos and minor grammatical corrections.

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama on 
Saturday, March 15th. Tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and
a few cases of flash flooding occurred during a Moderate to High 
Risk severe weather day. Very high amounts of wind shear, combined
with very unstable conditions at the surface, contributed to the 
outbreak of severe weather.

Fifteen tornadoes have been confirmed across Central Alabama:

EF3: 1
EF2: 6
EF1: 5
EF0: 3

.Lewiston-Holman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9887 / -88.07

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
briefly reached its maximum intensity of 90 mph. Several trees
were snapped, with a few falling into an older mobile home. The
tornado then paralleled County Road 183 northeastward where
several trees were uprooted or snapped along or just east of the
county road. The tornado weakened as it crossed County Road
156 and the Pickens County line. It continued north-northeastward
and re-intensified in a wooded area east of Benevola Road.
Numerous snapped trees were observed along an unnamed dirt road.
More trees were uprooted or snapped along Lum Fife Road before
the tornado eventually crossed Highway 82 near Holman. Several
trees were downed along Highway 82 near Minas Road before the
tornado weakened on the north side of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa
County. It lifted along and just west of Lee Bonner Road, where a
few more trees were uprooted. 

.Lake Tuscaloosa Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.54 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   600 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Lake Tuscaloosa Tierce Patton Bridge / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3475 / -87.6089

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:14 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4562 / -87.4586

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around
4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Hwy 43 near
Smith Landing Road, where a metal building lost part of its roof.
The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa and moved
through a residential area along Tierce Patton Road, where
several trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then
continued northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise
Lane. The tornado weakened and lifted in a wooded area east of
Highway 69 and north of Ben Clements Road around 4:14 PM. The
maximum wind was estimated to be 80 mph based on tree damage.
Following inspection of post-storm satellite imagery, the
estimated width of the tornado was increased to 600 yards.

.Windham Springs/Sipsey Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  39.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:12 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.4571 / -87.5051

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:55 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNW Empire / Walker County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.8554 / -87.0311

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down just west of CR 69 in the Windham
Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage.
The tornado tracked northeast across approximately five miles of
inaccessible wooded areas before crossing Goodwater Road. Here
large tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted, and a
small farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree
damage continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa County with
uprooted trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado crossed into
Walker County with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road
area. Here, large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several
homes sustained roof damage and at least one home had some
windows blown out. Additional damage occurred along Bruner Hill
Road and Bruner Lane. The tornado then tracked through the
Pleasant Field and Bradleytown communities with mainly tree
damage. A few power lines were also noted down in these areas.
The tornado crossed I-22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the
south side of Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced
and consistent as it tracked toward the Argo community.
Widespread tree damage was noted along Highway 78 with many trees
snapped or uprooted. Minor structural damage occurred to a couple
of homes along Mathas Creek Road. The residents of these homes
mentioned getting the warning and sheltering before the tornado
hit. The tornado began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork
and moved into Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in
Sipsey, with many trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown
Sipsey also sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage
with a few having their windows blown out. An anchored mobile
home was overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its
widest here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The
tornado then tracked northeast along Campbellville Road and the
Sipsey Fork River into the Campbellville community. Large swaths
of softwood trees were snapped or uprooted in this area. In
addition, several conventional homes sustained notable structural
damage. At least three homes had significant roof and siding
damage with uplift and partial roof loss. One two-story home here
lost a significant portion of the roof, second floor, and back of
the home. The family here reported getting the warning and
sheltering in their downstairs basement with the pets. A
significant number of softwood and hardwood trees were also
snapped in this area. Due to this, the maximum rating of EF-
2 /120 mph was estimated in this location. Further north, the
tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down with sporadic tree
damage noted along Campbellville Road. With the aid of satellite
data, it was determined that the tornado lifted just south of the
Cullman County line near the Mulberry Fork.

.Gordo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.56 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4008 / -87.8387

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed. The tornado continued to intensify, reaching
EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 mph as it crossed
Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained this strength as it
continued northeastward, crossing Highway 86 where widespread
tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved into the Bostic
community, it destroyed several chicken houses on Russell Farm
Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained significant
roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north of Russell
Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring systems were
pulled from the ground, and the home was severely damaged.
However, the frame was largely intact. The tornado then crossed
Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The tornado
then tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying
several more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair
Road, where another home sustained partial roof damage. The
tornado eventually lifted northeast of Zion Road near the
Tuscaloosa County line. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Rd
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County Road 13, crossing through and destroying several pine
groves along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine
grove featured hundreds of snapped trees along a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County Road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek, where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of County Road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.61 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4976 / -87.6612

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Highway 80, west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees. The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Highway 25,
continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed AL
Highway 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east.
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Highway
14 it produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road. The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted east of
Highway 139 near the Oakley community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 80 mph.

.Calera Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.47 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:09 PM CDT
End Location:           2 E Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1713 / -86.7508

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile/manufactured
homes damaged on 13th Street as the tornado paralleled US Highway
31 before crossing Interstate 65, where several campers at a
dealership were rolled and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were
noted at this location as well. The tornado made a left turn over
Limestone Parkway and moved north-northwest over a shopping
center just east of the intersection of US 31 and AL Highway 70.
Thereafter, the tornado moved into the  cone of silence  of the
KBMX RADAR near the O'Neal Quarry office, where many trees were
snapped and uprooted. After speaking with Lhoist quarry
officials, no damage was reported at the quarry, and the end of
the tornado was placed just to the north of Oak Tree Lane, where
a few trees were downed and metal farm buildings sustained minor
roof damage. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 mph at
both the mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:06 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 mph as it crossed Lawler Drive. Several trees
were snapped or uprooted along the path. The tornado continued
northward eventually ending along Spring Creek Road around
8:06 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado. The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields. The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side. Winds
were estimated to be around 120 mph at this location, where
wooden power poles were also snapped. Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76, and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21. As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home.  The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road. One fatality
occurred at this location. Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road.  The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Road and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting
Road and Lawler Circle. The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5971 / -86.9377

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about two miles south
of Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start. The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked.
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in two fatalities and two injuries.  The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County. Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH. Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level. The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County. As it approached County Road 64, it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground. It next crossed US Highway 82, where two manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location. All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed. As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well-built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure. Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement. EF2-level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed CR 15 and CR 341. As the tornado crossed CR
76, a well-built home suffered damage when doors on the main
level were blown open, with the force of the breach causing
windows in an upper-level bedroom to blow out. A double wide
manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted and
destroyed. From here, the tornado took a more easterly trajectory
and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree damage as it
crossed south central Chilton County, before dissipating in the
West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado. The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew. The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Road 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Road, where weak tree damage was noted. The
tornado intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Road
29. The most extensive damage was found at this location, where
numerous trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home
was destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes.
Winds were estimated at 110 mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Road 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado. The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Road 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Road. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this
area. Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.
As the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to
some metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were
snapped or uprooted.  Farther to the northeast, extensive tree
damage was noted on Abbett Drive, with concentrated tree damage
occurring on Camp Ascca Road. A manufactured home sustained roof
and underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground.
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away. Winds
were estimated at 120 mph at this location. The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast. Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event. Winds were also
estimated at 120 mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Road once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Road to the
Tallapoosa River. From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County
Road 79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston community
with EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. Finally, the
tornado moved along Motley Road and Lil Beaver Road before
finally lifting. No damage was found farther northeast along
Cotney Road. The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA
and National Park Service employees for their assistance in
conducting this survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.31 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Highway 87, where a few branches were broken
from several trees in the area. It travelled northeastward,
crossing Pike County Lake Road and then AL Highway 87. As it
approached Enzor Road, it caused significant roof damage to the
Troy Parks and Recreation building, as well as the softball
fields at Troy Sportsplex. The tornado began to intensify to
EF1 strength as it approached US Highway 231, causing significant
tree damage, with numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as
significant damage to a service station canopy. It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek.  The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable. Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing. The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage.
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into Banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well. Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike County,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage and
minor damage to structures. As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock County, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock County Road 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County. The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature. The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted. It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted. The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

&&

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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227 PM CDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/15/2025 Tornado Event Update #13...

.Update...Upon a followup ground survey in the Horseshoe Bend 
National Military Park, the Horseshoe Bend Tornado in Tallapoosa 
County has been upgraded to low-end EF-3 / 140 mph based on
extensive tree damage on the northeast side of the park.

.Overview...Severe storms affected much of Central Alabama on 
Saturday, March 15th. Tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and a 
few cases of flash flooding occurred during a Moderate to High Risk 
severe weather day. Very high amounts of wind shear, combined with 
very unstable conditions at the surface, contributed to the outbreak 
of severe weather.

Fifteen tornadoes were confirmed across Central Alabama:

EF3: 2
EF2: 5
EF1: 5
EF0: 3


.Lewiston-Holman Tornado (Greene/Tuscaloosa Counties)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  26.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             03:08 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSE Pleasant Ridge / Greene County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9887 / -88.07

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               03:43 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Elrod / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3007 / -87.821

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa
counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado
began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then
moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.
The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it
briefly reached its maximum intensity of 90 mph. Several trees
were snapped, with a few falling into an older mobile home. The
tornado then paralleled County Road 183 northeastward where
several trees were uprooted or snapped along or just east of the
county road. The tornado weakened as it crossed County Road
156 and the Pickens County line. It continued north-northeastward
and re-intensified in a wooded area east of Benevola Road.
Numerous snapped trees were observed along an unnamed dirt road.
More trees were uprooted or snapped along Lum Fife Road before
the tornado eventually crossed Highway 82 near Holman. Several
trees were downed along Highway 82 near Minas Road before the
tornado weakened on the north side of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa
County. It lifted along and just west of Lee Bonner Road, where a
few more trees were uprooted. 

.Lake Tuscaloosa Tornado (Tuscaloosa County)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.54 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   600 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Lake Tuscaloosa Tierce Patton Bridge / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3475 / -87.6089

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:14 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4562 / -87.4586

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around
4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Highway
43 near Smith Landing Road, where a metal building lost part of
its roof. The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa
and moved through a residential area along Tierce Patton Road,
where several trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then
continued northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise
Lane. The tornado weakened and lifted in a wooded area east of
Highway 69 and north of Ben Clements Road around 4:14 PM.
Following inspection of post-storm satellite imagery, the maximum
wind was estimated to be 95 mph based on tree damage the
estimated width of the tornado was increased to 600 yards.

.Windham Springs/Sipsey Tornado (Tuscaloosa/Walker Counties)...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  39.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:12 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 S Windham Springs / Tuscaloosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.4571 / -87.5051

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:55 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNW Empire / Walker County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.8554 / -87.0311

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down just west of CR 69 in the Windham
Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage.
The tornado tracked northeast across approximately five miles of
inaccessible wooded areas before crossing Goodwater Road. Here
large tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted, and a
small farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree
damage continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa County with
uprooted trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado crossed into
Walker County with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road
area. Here, large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several
homes sustained roof damage and at least one home had some
windows blown out. Additional damage occurred along Bruner Hill
Road and Bruner Lane. The tornado then tracked through the
Pleasant Field and Bradleytown communities with mainly tree
damage. A few power lines were also noted down in these areas.
The tornado crossed I-22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the
south side of Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced
and consistent as it tracked toward the Argo community.
Widespread tree damage was noted along Highway 78 with many trees
snapped or uprooted. Minor structural damage occurred to a couple
of homes along Mathas Creek Road. The residents of these homes
mentioned getting the warning and sheltering before the tornado
hit. The tornado began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork
and moved into Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in
Sipsey, with many trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown
Sipsey also sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage
with a few having their windows blown out. An anchored mobile
home was overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its
widest here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The
tornado then tracked northeast along Campbellville Road and the
Sipsey Fork River into the Campbellville community. Large swaths
of softwood trees were snapped or uprooted in this area. In
addition, several conventional homes sustained notable structural
damage. At least three homes had significant roof and siding
damage with uplift and partial roof loss. One two-story home here
lost a significant portion of the roof, second floor, and back of
the home. The family here reported getting the warning and
sheltering in their downstairs basement with the pets. A
significant number of softwood and hardwood trees were also
snapped in this area. Due to this, the maximum rating of EF-
2 /120 mph was estimated in this location. Further north, the
tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down with sporadic tree
damage noted along Campbellville Road. With the aid of satellite
data, it was determined that the tornado lifted just south of the
Cullman County line near the Mulberry Fork.

.Gordo Tornado (Pickens County)...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.56 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   950 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Johnston Lake / Pickens County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.1499 / -88.0569

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               04:58 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SE Lubbub / Pickens County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.4008 / -87.8387

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Pickens County that began around
4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area
north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston
Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado
began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-
1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped
trees were observed. The tornado continued to intensify, reaching
EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 mph as it crossed
Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained this strength as it
continued northeastward, crossing Highway 86 where widespread
tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved into the Bostic
community, it destroyed several chicken houses on Russell Farm
Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained significant
roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north of Russell
Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring systems were
pulled from the ground, and the home was severely damaged.
However, the frame was largely intact. The tornado then crossed
Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained
substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the
intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted
and snapped trees observed around these locations. The tornado
then tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying
several more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair
Road, where another home sustained partial roof damage. The
tornado eventually lifted northeast of Zion Road near the
Tuscaloosa County line. 

.Alamuchee Creek Tornado (Sumter County)...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 E Old Mallard Airport / Sumter County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4847 / -88.2078

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               05:26 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NW Lilita / Sumter County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.5264 / -88.1798

Survey Summary:
The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Road
within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards
County Road 13, crossing through and destroying several pine
groves along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine
grove featured hundreds of snapped trees along a width of roughly
500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area
of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it
crossed County Road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek, where
multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It
continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east
of County Road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The
tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

.Allenville Road Tornado (Hale/Perry Counties)...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.61 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             06:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 E Gallion / Hale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.4976 / -87.6612

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Morgan Springs / Perry County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.7189 / -87.4183

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down just north of US Highway 80, west of
Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar
trees. The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved
northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Highway 25,
continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed AL
Highway 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east.
It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Highway
14 it produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with
numerous trees uprooted across the road. The last tree damage of
this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off
to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek
before reaching Walter Boyles Road.

.Deer Creek Road Tornado (Bibb County)...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NNE Talladega National Forest / Bibb County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.9063 / -86.9776

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               07:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Ashby / Bibb County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9906 / -86.8946

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County around 7:39 PM
on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway
82 near the Maud community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek
Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,
County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted east of
Highway 139 near the Oakley community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum
winds were estimated to be around 80 mph.

.Calera Tornado (Chilton/Shelby Counties)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.47 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             07:57 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Minooka Park / Chilton County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.066 / -86.7608

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:09 PM CDT
End Location:           2 E Shelby County Airport / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1713 / -86.7508

Survey Summary:
The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South
Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly
tree damage was noted. There were several mobile/manufactured
homes damaged on 13th Street as the tornado paralleled US Highway
31 before crossing Interstate 65, where several campers at a
dealership were rolled and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were
noted at this location as well. The tornado made a left turn over
Limestone Parkway and moved north-northwest over a shopping
center just east of the intersection of US 31 and AL Highway 70.
Thereafter, the tornado moved into the "cone of silence" of the
KBMX RADAR near the O'Neal Quarry office, where many trees were
snapped and uprooted. After speaking with Lhoist quarry
officials, no damage was reported at the quarry, and the end of
the tornado was placed just to the north of Oak Tree Lane, where
a few trees were downed and metal farm buildings sustained minor
roof damage. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 mph at
both the mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership.

.Lawler Drive Tornado (Shelby County)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:00 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 ESE Montevallo / Shelby County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.0875 / -86.8291

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:06 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE American Village / Shelby County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.1225 / -86.817

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage
associated with a tornado in southern Shelby County around
8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and
quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum
intensity of 90 mph as it crossed Lawler Drive. Several trees
were snapped or uprooted along the path. The tornado continued
northward eventually ending along Spring Creek Road around
8:06 PM. 

.Winterboro EF-2 Tornado (Talladega County)...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          33.3194 / -86.2005

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               08:49 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NNE Winterboro / Talladega County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.3603 / -86.1623

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the
town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that
the damage was consistent with a tornado. The tornado touched
down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging
the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball
fields. The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old
Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the
side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant
damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side. Winds
were estimated to be around 120 mph at this location, where
wooden power poles were also snapped. Debris from the collapsed
gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76, and the old school
building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the
northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and
homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection
of Highway 76 and 21. As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White
Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and
destroyed a single-wide manufactured home. The debris from the
home was blown westward across Bob White Road. One fatality
occurred at this location. Outside of the peak intensity of the
tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage
on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road. The
tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks
Ferry Road and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting
Road and Lawler Circle. The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an
estimated width of 500 yards.

.Plantersville Tornado (Dallas/Autauga/Chilton Counties)...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  24.33 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             2
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             08:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNW Valley Creek Junction / Dallas County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.5971 / -86.9377

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:20 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Clanton / Chilton County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8339 / -86.6501

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about two miles south
of Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees
right from the start. The tornado travelled northward into
Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a
140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across
the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked.
Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately
resulted in two fatalities and two injuries. The tornado began a
more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still
remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County. Entire swaths
of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were
given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at
134 MPH. Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is
quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated
at the EF3 level. The tornado continued northeastward into
Chilton County. As it approached County Road 64, it broadened out
and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where
acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above
the ground. It next crossed US Highway 82, where two manufactured
homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and
completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original
location. All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter
and came through the storm physically unscathed. As the tornado
crossed Chilton CR 17, a well-built brick home had its roof
completely removed with some exterior wall failure. Again, the
occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere
with family members in a basement. EF2-level damage occurred as
the tornado crossed CR 15 and CR 341. As the tornado crossed CR
76, a well-built home suffered damage when doors on the main
level were blown open, with the force of the breach causing
windows in an upper-level bedroom to blow out. A double wide
manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted and
destroyed. From here, the tornado took a more easterly trajectory
and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree damage as it
crossed south central Chilton County, before dissipating in the
West End portion of the city of Clanton.

.County Rd 29 Tornado (Coosa County)...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  12.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             09:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 NW Dollar / Coosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.909 / -86.4495

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               09:50 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Weogufka / Coosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.9973 / -86.2715

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural
southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was
consistent with a tornado. The tornado began over the Coosa
Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,
just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. 
Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the
survey crew. The first area of damage that was accessible
occurred just southwest of County Road 15, where numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,
crossing CC Camp Road, where weak tree damage was noted. The
tornado intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Road
29. The most extensive damage was found at this location, where
numerous trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home
was destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home
originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were
also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes.
Winds were estimated at 110 mph at this location. Although
difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther
to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther
northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,
the end point was estimated just beyond County Road 18. 

.Horseshoe Bend Tornado (Tallapoosa County)...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.45 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   800 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             10:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Dare Park / Tallapoosa County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8695 / -85.8778

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:12 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Daviston / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            33.0711 / -85.6254

Survey Summary:
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in
Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent
with a tornado. The tornado quickly touched down near Russell
Ferry Estates, crossing County Road 40 and passing over Midway
Estates Road. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this
area. Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.
As the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to
some metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were
snapped or uprooted. Farther to the northeast, extensive tree
damage was noted on Abbett Drive, with concentrated tree damage
occurring on Camp Ascca Road. A manufactured home sustained roof
and underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite
witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground.
Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree
damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost
paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured
home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away. Winds
were estimated at 120 mph at this location. The most extensive
tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs
Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and
uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-
wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home
blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast. Thankfully, the resident
of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local
community storm shelter the night of the event. Winds were also
estimated at 120 mph in this area. Notably, several other homes
located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those
that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado
continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock
Springs Road once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Road to the
Tallapoosa River. From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe
Bend National Military Park. After contacting the acting Park
Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided
that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and
northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield
site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively
blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings
and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of
the park property was very extensive, with countless trees
snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left
standing. A wooded area south of County Road 79 and north of the
Tallapoosa River was revisited days later in a follow-up survey
with park employees, with a massive amount of timber damage being
documented. The tornado was at its strongest in this area, and
the tree damage was rated EF-3 / 140 mph based on a 500 to 600 yard
wide area of snapped pines and hardwoods with several debarked.
The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Road
79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston community with
EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. A couple barns or
outbuildings were heavily damaged along County Road 79 as well.
Finally, the tornado moved along Motley Road and Lil Beaver Road
before finally lifting. No damage was found farther northeast
along Cotney Road. The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County
EMA and National Park Service employees for their assistance in
conducting this survey and providing additional information.

.Pike County Tornado (Pike/Bullock Counties)...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  21.31 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1400 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:02 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SW Mossy Grove / Pike County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          31.7383 / -85.9805

End Date:               03/15/2025
End Time:               11:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Perote / Bullock County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            31.9491 / -85.723

Survey Summary:
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of
Troy and west of AL Highway 87, where a few branches were broken
from several trees in the area. It travelled northeastward,
crossing Pike County Lake Road and then AL Highway 87. As it
approached Enzor Road, it caused significant roof damage to the
Troy Parks and Recreation building, as well as the softball
fields at Troy Sportsplex. The tornado began to intensify to
EF1 strength as it approached US Highway 231, causing significant
tree damage, with numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as
significant damage to a service station canopy. It continued to
intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the
Walnut Creek. The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH
as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major
damage and was rendered uninhabitable. Several other homes
received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely
a single tree was left standing. The tornado remained intense as
it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage.
The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into Banks, where
widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received
significant damage as well. Continuing to the northeast, the
tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike County,
primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage and
minor damage to structures. As the tornado crossed into southern
Bullock County, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at
Bullock County Road 8 west of Perote.

.Snapper Creek Tornado (Chambers County)...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.80 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/15/2025
Start Time:             11:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SSW Chambers County Lake / Chambers County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          32.7831 / -85.381

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               12:03 AM CDT
End Location:           1 S Kellys Crossroads / Chambers County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            32.8214 / -85.3355

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near
Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County. The location is
based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing
debris signature. The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine
trees were uprooted. It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,
where a few pine trees were uprooted. The tornado weakened and
dissipated before reaching CR 83.

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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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