EF2 Tornado — Bibb, Alabama

2022-02-03 · near Camp Hugh, Bibb, Alabama

Event narrative

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Bibb County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 125 mph. The tornado crossed into Bibb County from Hale County about one-half mile north of Forest Road 731. The tornado tracked northeast and snapped or uprooted several trees along a ridge line, just before it crossed over Forest Road 707. Widespread tree damage was noted along Forest Road 751, consistent with EF2 wind speeds. The tornado then turned northward and crossed into Tuscaloosa County about one-half mile east of Forest Road 721.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving cold front moved through Central Alabama during the afternoon and overnight hours on February 3-4. A supercell thunderstorm developed in far eastern Mississippi and produced three EF2 tornadoes as it moved across west Alabama. Additional storms produced 2 EF0 tornadoes in Elmore County. A line of storms stalled along and south of the Interstate 85 corridor, resulting in a period of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Rainfall totals of 4-6 inches were observed over a 3 hour period.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1007157. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.