EF1 Tornado — Wilcox, Alabama

2025-04-06 · near Pine Hill, Wilcox, Alabama

Event narrative

The tornado began in the woods behind the intersection of Old Selma Rd and Highway 5 where it resulted in snaps of large hardwood limbs and some uprooted small trees. An unattached awning to a gas station was lofted and tossed about 50 yards into a tree. This awning was closer to a carport and thus damage was deemed on lower bound. The tornado continued across highway 5 resulting in roof damage to a restaurant and continued tree damage with uprooted and some snapped hardwood trees. The tornado continued across highway 10, producing tree damage. The most significant damage occurred as the tornado crossed Sandpit Rd. Numerous uprooted and snapped large hardwood and softwood trees occurred at this location. Some patches were rather significant snapping; however, just not enough to warrant a higher rating. A single wide manufactured home was rolled at this location; however, the home was not tied down and sitting on the side of the hill. As a result, a lower bound estimate was given for this damage. The tornado likely continued northeast into the woods where survey crews were unable to reach. After review of available Sentinel satellite imagery, the tornado track was determined to have continued northeast, likely lifting just prior to crossing the Southern Railroad east of Gwen Road. Additional adjustments may occur as more high-resolution satellite imagery becomes available.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed during the morning and produced three weak tornadoes across southwest Alabama.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1255411. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.