EF1 Tornado — Washington, Alabama

2009-01-10 · near Mc Intosh, Washington, Alabama

Event narrative

An EF-1 tonado developed near the intersection of Topton Road and U.S. Highway 43. The tornado traveled northeast for about 1.6 miles and ended near the Ciba industrial plant. Numerous pine trees were snapped at their bases along the entire path and extensive roof damage was observed to single family residence homes. The Ciba plant experienced damage to several of its building's roofs. The high winds also blew through the glass door entry-ways of several buildings. High winds also blew out the rear windshields of an entire row of pickup trucks. One truck in the parking lot was flipped upside down and extensive tree damage occurred near the entrance to the plant.

Wider weather episode

An EF-1 tornado with winds estimated at 104 mph cut a 1.6 mile path across southeastern Washington County. The tornado went through the Ciba plant in McIntosh causing damage to the plants roofs and vehicles. No injuries were reported with this tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 147391. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.