EF0 Tornado — Jefferson, Alabama

2025-11-25 · near Majestic, Jefferson, Alabama

4.2 mi

Path length

150 yds

Path width

Event narrative

The tornado began in the vicinity of Hagood Mountain Road in northeast Jefferson County. Several trees were snapped or uprooted and limbs were downed in the area of Frances Dr, Donaldson Rd, and Glennwood Rd, with downed power lines and minor roof damage. The tornado then quickly moved northeastward, crossing Morris Majestic Rd and Happy Top Rd before ending in the vicinity of Brasher Road. Along the path, several trees were snapped and uprooted.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough passed north of Central Alabama from November 24th into the 25th, with an early morning line of severe thunderstorms affecting areas from Walker and Jefferson counties eastward. Most reported damage occurred in Jefferson County, with two tornadoes, rated EF-1 and EF-0, affecting the Graysville, Mt. Olive, Glennwood, and Bradford areas. In addition, widespread wind damage occurred across several counties as the system moved eastward into Georgia.

Later in the afternoon, a second round of storms developed, with a hybrid linear/cellular storm mode. One cell produced wind damage and hail in the Reeltown area of Tallapoosa County, while a severe line segment in Jefferson County also produced instances of wind damage and hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1296301. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.