F1 Tornado — Marshall, Alabama

2002-03-29 · near Red Hill, Marshall, Alabama

Event narrative

A tornado first touched down at a cemetary just west of Red Hill. The F1 tornado travelled on a near due east path crossing CR 14 (Warrenton Road), a small ridge and SR 79. The tornado then climbed another ridge downing trees. Once on top of the ridge, the tornado paralleled Section Line Road (CR 166) downing trees and power lines and causing damage especially to out buildings, farm buildings, chicken houses, and other weak structures. Most substantial structures affected by the tornado had minimal damage as identified from visual inspection. The tornado ended at CR 152 (Oneonta Cut Off Road). Red Cross officials identified 3 structures with major damage and 18 with minor damage. There were no deaths or injuries reported with this tornado.Beg. 34 15.404/86 26.232 End: 34 15.291/86 16.998

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5284407. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.