Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Alabama

2025-02-15 · near Vina, Franklin, Alabama

Event narrative

Large trees were uprooted and snapped along Highway 172 just west of Cedar Tree Lane. Time estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

An impactful severe weather event occurred during the late evening of the 15th into the early morning of the 16th. A squall line of severe thunderstorms pushed east across north Alabama, producing widespread wind damage and 6 tornadoes (1 EF-2 and 5 EF-1). Numerous trees, power poles and power lines were knocked down, resulting in road blockages and structural damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1234153. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.