Thunderstorm Wind — Etowah, Alabama
2010-04-24 · near Gallant, Etowah, Alabama
1
Direct deaths
$2K
Property damage
50 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Trees and power lines were blown down northwest of Gallant and east of Altoona. One 32 year old man was killed (indirect) when the car he was a passenger in struck a tree that had fallen across the road.
Wider weather episode
A deepening storm system and associated cold front brought widespread severe thunderstorms, including at least 8 tornadoes, to central Alabama.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 225173. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.