EF0 Tornado — Bibb, Alabama

2022-03-22 · near Marvel, Bibb, Alabama

1.3 mi

Path length

100 yds

Path width

Event narrative

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northeast Bibb County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. The tornado touched down along CR 21 where a few trees were uprooted. The tornado then tracked northeastward, uprooting additional trees and crossing into Shelby County. No structural damage was observed as the track went across forested areas and stayed clear of residential areas.

Wider weather episode

Several supercell thunderstorms developed ahead of a QLCS in advance of a cold front. One supercell produced three weak tornadoes, with another QLCS producing a weak tornado. Training thunderstorms resulted in many instances of flash flooding and river flooding, with three flash flood fatalities occurring in Tuscaloosa County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1018762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.