Thunderstorm Wind — Conecuh, Alabama

2001-03-12 · near Evergreen, Conecuh, Alabama

Event narrative

A very intense downburst along a line of severe thunderstorms produced extensive and widespread wind damage to trees, structures and some vehicles throughout the Evergreen area. A large wall of the building housing a local clothing store collapsed, temporarily trapping several people in the building, two of whom received minor injuries. A vehicle outside the building was crushed by the collapsed wall. In addition, the extremely strong winds damaged or destroyed at least 28 other buildings and homes . Several eyewitnesses said no "freight train" sound was heard. It just sounded like a "puff" of wind!

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5237164. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.