The tornado ultimately resulted in the deaths of 53 people — including six Alabama students — and injured over 1,200 others. Objectives. The 27 April 2011 tornado outbreak: A stunning death toll. April 27. On April 27 alone, the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Alabama, issued 92 tornado warnings, 31 severe thunderstorm warnings, and seven flash flood warnings. The tornado was rated an EF-5 in Marion, Franklin and Lawrence Counties of Alabama. In 2011, a total of 145 tornadoes hit the state – a little under half of those were on April 27. Prior to the spring of 2011, the record number of tornadoes in a single month was 542, set in May 2004, while the record for April was only 267.The 2011 Tornado Super Outbreak by contrast, had 362 confirmed tornadoes.. A powerful low-pressure system combined with moist and unstable atmospheric conditions to produce this now-infamous tornado outbreak. Ten years ago, on April 27, 2011, Noah Stewart - then an 8-year-old living in Pleasant Grove – was one of more than 60 children treated in our Emergency Department as part of a widespread outbreak of tornadoes throughout Alabama. The tornado hit Smithville, Mississippi, where it killed at least 14 people, and moved northeast nearly 3 miles toward the Alabama border. Derived tornado track map on April 27, 2011. That tornado also ripped away much of the church’s roof. Tornado-related in-juries are injuries that occur during a tornado as a result of the tornado’s direct impact or immediate postimpact activities. on april 27th alone, 3 occurred. Noah Stewart shelters in the closet just 15 minutes before an April 2011 tornado demolished… This NASA MODIS image shows the path of exposed ground left in the tornado’s wake. It is the second time the church has been hit by a tornado. Sixty two tornadoes ripped through the state many of them powerful … The tornado of April 27, 2011 hit Smithville, Mississippi, where it killed at least 14 people, and moved northeast nearly 3 miles toward the Alabama border. The April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak was part of a major tornado outbreak which affected the Southern, Midwestern, and Eastern United States between April 25–28, 2011, leaving catastrophic destruction in its wake, especially across the state of Alabama.The outbreak produced destructive tornadoes in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and … There were also four deaths in Colbert County and one in Lawrence County. ... deaths, extended power outages, and then the good things... like people coming together to help and all of the recovery and rebuilding... it was a time we will never forget. On April 27, 2011 a wide band of powerful tornados struck the Southeastern United States. April 27 was the deadliest tornado day in … 10-year anniversary of the April 27 tornado outbreak. This tornado outbreak was caused by similar events to that of the 2011 Super Outbreak. Austin Thomas is shown on Monday, April 5, 2021, in Corodova, Ala., sitting on weedy building foundations that remain a decade after a tornado badly damaged the town's downtown on April 27, 2011. RELATED: From Nick Saban to a Hackleburg human cross, Alabama marks April 27, 2011 tornadoes anniversary. April 14-16, 2011 was the second largest tornado … The Wide World of SPoRT (2011, April 27) April 27, 2011–Five Years Later: A Satellite Imagery Perspective. This tornado was responsible for 72 fatalities and at least 145 injuries. The North Montgomery - Boylston tornado was an extremely violent EF5 tornado that went through the area on April 27, 2021. Catastrophic tornadoes on April 27, 2011, cut a path of destruction that resulted in more than 200 deaths, more than 1,000 injuries, and damage to thousands of homes and businesses in Alabama. All but five of the 324 tornado-related deaths in this outbreak happened on April 27. It went through 7 states. Alabama has had fewer tornadoes. 2011 Tornado Outbreak Death Toll Hits 337, Second-Deadliest Day From Twister In U.S. History By JAY REEVES and GREG BLUESTEIN TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Southerners found their emergency safety net shredded Friday as they tried to emerge from the second-deadliest day for a twister outbreak in U.S. history. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, Alabama News Network is remembering the deadly April 27, 2011, tornadoes with the help of Bluewater Meteorologist Rich Thomas. OBJECT: The April 27, 2011, tornados that affected the southeastern US resulted in 248 deaths in the state of Alabama. But in 2011, he found himself at the helm during an even worse situation, when 360 tornadoes touched down from April 25-28, including 62 in Alabama in a single day. Over the four to five days leading up to April 27, multiple days of dire forecasts called for the potential for long-track and violent tornadoes across the Southeast, and specifically in Alabama and Mississippi. The April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak was one for the record books. Of those 219 tornadoes, 59 touched down in Alabama and 77 hit the ground in Tennessee, accounting for 62 percent of the tornadoes that touched down on April 27. April 27, 2011 Devastating storms swept through the South on Wednesday, killing at least 60 people and spawning a tornado that tore through downtown Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama was hit the hardest by the outbreak. We haven't seen anything of this magnitude since 1974's 3-4 April Super Outbreak, 37 years ago. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With lowered flags and sombre ceremonies, Alabama paused Tuesday to mark the 10th anniversary of a horrific tornado outbreak that killed more than 250 people statewide, caused billions in damage and reshaped entire communities. On April 27, coming on the heels of a deadly storm system in Arkansas and Mississippi, dozens of … The class was taking a final exam when the tornado sirens first started. We knew several days … The most active and deadliest day was April 27. Death toll was 252, so much suffering. That storm struck Lee County killing 23 people, the most since 2011. APRIL 27, 2011, TORNADO OUTBREAK: The 2011 Super Outbreak spanned multiple days and affected 26 states across the southern and eastern United States with 216 confirmed tornadoes, and some 348 deaths. On that day, a severe storm system produced a deadly tornado outbreak that devastated Alabama and also caused widespread destruction and deaths in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. Remembering the deadly April 2011 tornado outbreak 10 years later On this day, a severe storm system produced a deadly super tornado outbreak that devastated Alabama and … By Mike Dubberly | April 28, 2021 at 1:51 PM CDT - Updated April 28 at 1:51 PM In this episode of Mike Behind the Mic, Mike Dubberly remembers April 27, 2011, when a massive tornado outbreak caused more than 250 deaths in Alabama, over 2,000 injuries, countless homes destroyed, and even some towns leveled. April 27, 2011 Alabama tornados On April 27, 2011, 39 tornadoes would move through the Tennessee Valley in three distinct rounds of severe weather. Kay Ivey on Monday proclaimed April 27, 2021, as a Day of Remembrance in the state of Alabama. April 25-28 marks the anniversary of one of the biggest, deadliest and most destructive severe weather and tornado outbreaks in the United States in recorded history. As of this post there are over 230 deaths in Alabama alone. We describe the demographics of the decedents from the tornado outbreak in Alabama on April 27, 2011; examine the circumstances of death surrounding these fatalities; and identify measures to prevent future tornado-related fatalities. The governors of Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia issued emergency declarations for parts of their states. Alabama's official death toll from the April 27 tornadoes ticked up to 243 after DeKalb County added two less-conventional victims whose deaths qualified for … As of this post there are over 230 deaths in Alabama alone. Below is a compilation of aerial photographs detailing the first four miles of the EF5 tornado's damage path. ON TV: Witness: Tornado Swarm 2011 airs Sunday, May 29, 9 p.m. ET/PT >> The monster tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa, Alabama, (see map) on April 27 … On April 27, 2011, the third deadliest tornado outbreak in recorded U.S. history hit several southeastern states, with the five most violent Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale 4 or 5 tornados occurring in Alabama between 2 and 7 p.m., The event resulted in a rare statewide emergency, with 46 hospitals predominantly located in central and northern Alabama reporting a substantial surge … Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of a once-in-a-generation tornado outbreak that ripped across Alabama. April 28 Bethel Baptist Church in Pratt City after the April 27 tornado. Just a few weeks later, Joplin, Missouri was hit with a top-scale EF5 tornado … Six EF-5 tornadoes occurred in 2011, including four in Mississippi and Alabama on April 27. Numerous tornadoes caused extensive damage, and tragically, the deaths of over 300 people. Soon after the tornado, the church settled into an interim home at a former strip mall just up U.S. 78 in Adamsville, with room for its administrative and educational functions as well as Sunday services. But in the immediate aftermath of the deadly tornado that struck early on the evening of April 27, 2011, the destruction of his church was … There were 321 people killed during this period, with 316 of those deaths coming on April 27 alone. On April 27, 2011, James Spann, the chief meteorologist at Birmingham TV station ABC 33/40, spent hours live … On April 27, 2011, the small town of Smithville, Mississippi, was devastated by one of the most violent tornadoes ever surveyed. The April 27, 2011, tornados resulted in 248 deaths in the state of Alabama.8 The Division of Neurosurgery at UAB Medical Center received 27 consultations for tor-nado-related neurosurgical injuries. This combination of April 27, 2011 and April 14, 2021 photos shows 15th Street in Tuscaloosa, Ala., after a tornado ripped through the area and the same street a decade later. Objectives. The storm was part of an outbreak of severe weather that killed more than 320 people across six states in 2011. The tornado carved a modest 34 mile path, significantly shorter than many other tornadoes that day, but the intensity of … Alabama Gov. since 1874, alabama had experienced 64 ef-4 tornadoes. The tornado was at its widest point in Lawrence County Alabama where it was 2200 yards wide. FILE - This is an April 30, 2011 file photo of tornado damage in Tuscaloosa, Ala., following an April 27, 2011 tornado. April 16, 2011 was the largest tornado outbreak in North Carolina history as 30 tornadoes formed causing a lot of damage and 22 deaths. ET] Emergency management officials believe that a tornado has struck Cullman Regional Medical Center in northern Alabama. The memorial started in Smithville high school where the mayor, former mayor, and WTVA's Matt Laubhan remembered the day. (Source: WBRC) This paper examines the tornado outbreak of 27 April 2011 in Alabama. This outbreak was significant with 27 tornadoes being EF3 or higher and 10 tornadoes being violent. A LOOK BACK: April 27, 2021, marks 10 years since deadly tornado outbreak struck the South It impacted Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and, a few days before that, the ArkLaTex. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a “ High Risk ” of severe storms for areas of eastern Mississippi, central and northern Alabama, extreme northwest Georgia (GA), and parts of southeastern Tennessee (TN) the morning of the tornado outbreak. References & Resources Cole, T. et al. During the period of April 25-28, 2011, the southeastern United States was raked with several episodes of severe weather. On April 27, 2011 a series of 62 tornadoes tore through 35 counties and 80 cities across northern and central Alabama, leaving devastation in its wake — killing more than 250 people, amassing more than a billion dollars in damages. The clean up in Tuscaloosa alone cost around $100 million. MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Theresa Forbes will graduate from the University of Alabama School of Law next week, and but her thoughts will be fixed on what happened at 5:13 p.m. April 27, 2011. There would be 3 EF-5 tornadoes all of which occurred during the final round of severe weather that Tuesday evening. Wednesday marks the 5th anniversary of the second largest, most deadly tornado outbreaks in Alabama’s history. The city of Birmingham held a remembrance to honor a 72-year-old Pratt City woman who was killed in the storm. In Tuscaloosa, more than 5,300 homes were destroyed or severely damaged. In … ... Apr 27, 2011 at 12:01 AM Apr 28, ... Eleven deaths … APRIL 27, 2011: Violent tornado leaves path of destruction through Tuscaloosa and West Alabama . Accessed May 5, 2011. Tornado-Related Fatalities — Five States, Southeastern United States, April 25–28, 2011. There would be 3 EF-5 tornadoes all of which occurred during the final round of severe weather that Tuesday evening. This surpasses the death toll and tornado counts of the April 1974 super outbreak, which had 148 tornadoes and 315 deaths associated with it. The first was composed of nine graduate students and one faculty member at the University of Alabama who recalled their individual experiences of 27 April 2011, during the tornado outbreak. 2011 has seen some of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warning Overview Below is a grahipcal map of all severe thunderstorm, tornado, and flash flood warnings issued on April 27th, 2011 for the Huntsville forecast area. result of the storms of April 27, 2011. Tornado Information for Pell City, Alabama Pell City, AL is a Very High Risk area for tornados. April 27 confirmed 358 tornadoes in 21 states, but most of them were in Alabama. The damage cost on this tornado came out to over 1.2 billion dollars. A large EF-5 tornado killed 72 people as it moved through northwest Alabama and far southern Tennessee. To Alabama Baseball, the Game They Loved was a Return to Normalcy Following the April 27 Tornado For Josh Rosecrans and Nathan Kilcrease, April 27, 2011 … The April outbreak killed 324 persons, 238 in Alabama. On that day, a severe storm system produced a deadly tornado outbreak that devastated Alabama and also caused widespread destruction and deaths in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. This combination of April 27, 2011 and April 14, 2021 photos shows 15th Street in Tuscaloosa, Ala., after a tornado ripped through the area and the same street a decade later. May 2, 2011 at 5:55 PM CDT - Updated August 21 at 10:53 PM Below is a list of all 240 Alabamians who lost their lives as a result of the April 27 tornadoes. The April 26-28, 2011 period had the most people killed during a single tornado outbreak since 454 people were killed in the April 5-6, 1936 tornado outbreak. 2011 Alabama Tornadoes. On April 27, 2011, a tornado struck Smithville killing 16 people including Kimberly's sister. TUSCALOOSA | The tornado that gashed Tuscaloosa on April 27 largely missed the University of Alabama campus, but the human toll was heavy.Of the … Among the several multi-day outbreaks was the event from April 25-28, dubbed a super outbreak. April 27, 2011, is a day most residents of North Alabama will never forget. NOAA (2011, May 4) April 2011 tornado information. We describe the demographics of the decedents from the tornado outbreak in Alabama on April 27, 2011; examine the circumstances of death surrounding these fatalities; and identify measures to prevent future tornado-related fatalities. on april 27th alone, 8 occurred. Of which, 11 were EF-4s and 4 were EF-5s … The strongest was an EF4 tornado that went through Huntsville, Alabama at 6:30 PM EDT. Tyner represents the Alberta community, which the tornado nearly wiped off the map. Such a storm has the capacity to collapse a concrete building. Northern Alabama … since 1874, alabama had only experienced 6 ef-5 tornadoes. Ten years ago on this day, a series of … During the period of April 25-28, 2011, the southeastern United States was raked with several episodes of severe weather. States, especially the Southeast. OBJECT: The April 27, 2011, tornados that affected the southeastern US resulted in 248 deaths in the state of Alabama. Since then, Alabama has seen an average of 55 tornadoes a year. April 27, 2011 was historic by any measure across the state of Alabama. The most current list includes two people who died this week from their injuries sustained in the storms. The deadliest tornado outbreak on record was on March 18, 1925, when 695 people died. Between 2012-2013, we sent seven teams of 93 volunteers to repair and rebuild homes. Deadly tornadoes raked across Alabama on April 27, 2011, killing as many as 210 people as of April 29. On April 27, 2011 there were 13 killer tornadoes in Alabama on April 27, 2011 resulting in a total of 256 deaths (of which 238 were in Alabama, as some tornadoes crossed state lines). Alabama had the highest toll with 240 lives lost. Alabama was hit hardest, suffering 238 deaths and the destruction of more than 13,000 homes. MACON, Ga. — April 27, 2011, is a date that many people living in the southeastern United States will never forget. The Tuscaloosa Mayor's office has released the names of the 43 people who died in Tuscaloosa County from the April 27 tornado. "This is a very aggressive severe weather market," he explained. By NULL • April 27, 2011 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama has canceled classes for Thursday and suspended normal operations on campus after a … The numbers are still staggering. Since then, Alabama has seen an average of 55 tornadoes a year. ... Alabama, August 6, 2011, set up for student Ashley Harrison. Spann said his 10-hour broadcast on April 27 was nothing new -- the weather in Alabama often calls for extra coverage. In all, 158 deaths and 1,000 injuries were attributed to the Joplin tornado making it the deadliest single twister since 1950. On April 27, 15 violent tornadoes rated EF-4 or higher (including four EF-5s) struck the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. Twitter Share. April 25-28 marks the anniversary of one of the biggest, deadliest and most destructive severe weather and tornado outbreaks in the United States in recorded history. Alabama Tornado Tracks April 27, 2011 It’s still tough for me to try to realize how 252 people could have died in this modern day and age. This week marks the 10-year anniversary of one of the largest and deadliest tornado outbreaks in United States history. Objectives. The tornado hit late in the afternoon of April 27, 2011, but it was not until the next day that Austin and his wife, Joyce, found out about the casualties around them. Among the more than 150 tornadoes reported on April 27 and 28, 2011, was a rare EF-5 storm. Alabama recalls 2011 tornado outbreak that killed hundreds On April 27, 2011, a series of long track tornadoes ripped through Alabama hurting 35 of tjhe state's 67 counties. The storms killed 252 people. james spann reflects on april 27, 2011 Join us at 7PM Tonight as James Spann takes a look back at the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak that killed 252 people in Alabama WATCH There were 321 people killed during this period, with 316 of those deaths coming on April 27 alone. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WSFA) - April 27 marks a deadly day in Alabama history, and especially so for the Tuscaloosa area. Most of the tornadoes occurred on the 27th. A number of tornado warnings are currently in effect for parts of Alabama, and emergency management officials believe a tornado struck Cullman, Alabama, earlier today (see below). That storm struck Lee County killing 23 people, the most since 2011. (Wynter Byrd / Alabama NewsCenter) “That was a blessing,” Lewis said. Link: Alabama tornado outbreak: why did … ... and over 260 across Alabama that day. On April 27, 2011 one of the largest tornado outbreaks in Alabama history swept through the state. ... he’ll always remember April 27, 2011 … All but five of the 324 tornado-related deaths in this outbreak happened on April 27. by Alabama News Network Staff. 6 of 11 7 of 11 The entrance to the old Tallulah Hotel in Cordova, Ala., is shown on Monday, April 5, 2021. On 27 April, the main day of the outbreak, there were 175 tornadoes and 316 deaths. On April 27, 15 violent tornadoes rated EF-4 or higher (including four EF-5s) struck the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. The state accounted for 62 of the recorded tornadoes – the worst of which tracked through the cities of Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, causing 65 deaths and over 1,000 injuries. Wednesday, April 27, 2011 will forever hold a place in Alabama history as the day one of the worst, if not the worst, tornado outbreaks ripped across the state. Alabama had the highest toll with 240 lives lost. Tornado watches were in effect Thursday for some areas from Georgia to Maryland. It was 2019 when the state recorded 82 tornadoes – the most since 2011. [Updated at 4:22 p.m. The hardest-hit community was Tuscaloosa. Preliminary analysis places the death toll near 350 people for the entire outbreak, mostly across the state of Alabama. The storm was part of an outbreak of severe weather that killed more than 320 people across six states in 2011. Within a 14-hour period, a historic severe weather outbreak unleashed 62 tornadoes across Alabama – the most ever recorded in the state in a single day. On April 27, 2011, four EF5 tornadoes touched down. The outbreak has a whole also produced staggering fatality statistics. Nearly as many people lost their lives, there was 324 deaths, most of those in Alabama… A wave of tornado-spawning storms strafed the South on Wednesday, killing 72 people in four states. Wednesday's staggering death toll from a huge outbreak of tornadoes in the southern states was truly historic. “Reflections: After the Storm” is a compilation of WHNT News 19’s coverage before, during and after the April 27, 2011, tornado outbreak. Tuesday is the 10th anniversary of the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across our area. NASA Earth Observatory (2011) Severe Tornado Outbreak in the Southern United States. Tornado track maps are One week ago today, a deadly tornado outbreak in Alabama (AL) and Georgia (GA) caused 6 deaths and a number of injuries, making it the deadliest tornado episode of 2021 so far. The bulk of the deadly tornadoes on April 27 took place in Alabama, starting early that afternoon. Join me as we take a look at what was April 27th, 2011. For many Alabamians, April 27, 2011 is a day of infamy. Gov. (2014) Using Satellite Imagery to Identify Tornado Damage Tracks and Recovery from the April 27, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak. The deadliest tornado year in … Across the entire outbreak, 11 EF4 tornadoes and 22 EF3 tornadoes were also confirmed. The nation averages less than one per year (59 since 1950), with only one since 2011. Nearly all members of this focus group were White (9 of 10), 70% were female, and all except one were under 30 years of age. On April 27, 2011, a Doppler radar succumbed to a massive tornado. there were 7 deaths in the state of alabama on april 15th. Nearly one year ago today the third largest tornado outbreak in US history (since systematic tornado record keeping began in 1950) was recorded on April 25-28, 2011. The April 25-27, 2021 Tornado Outbreak was a tornado outbreak that lasted from April 25th, 2021- April 27th, 2021. A clip from an ABC 33/40 broadcast on April 27, 2011, showed a live cam of a large tornado tearing through Tuscaloosa, Alabama (lower left), while meteorologist James Spann showed the tornado … 238 deaths directly attributed to the tornadoes in our state. Counties are listed in alphabetical order, and the tornado victims are listed in alphabetical order by the last name. As one TV station showed the mile-wide violent tornado going through Tuscaloosa, we all realized that people were being injured and killed, and this was just one of a number of tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The areas most affected by the devastating tornadoes included the Southern, Midwestern, and Northeastern United States. During the April 27th, 2011 Super Outbreak, a tornado of incredible ferocity left a streak of devastation through northeast Alabama. A total of 240 people in Alabama were killed by the tornadoes that struck the state April 27. On April 27, 2011, 53 people were killed after an EF-4 tornado touched down and destroyed many homes and businesses across the city. On this day, a severe storm system produced a deadly super tornado outbreak that devastated Alabama and also caused destruction and deaths in … One of them, an EF-4 tornado, moved into the community of Ruth, northwest of Arab, where it … On April 27, 2011, the church suffered severe damage as the structure was rocked on its foundation, causing the backside of the building to fall off. Methods. April 27, 2011 Tornado Outbreak On April 27, 2011, 39 tornadoes would move through the Tennessee Valley in three distinct rounds of severe weather. Before I tell the story of this […] Of the 253 confirmed tornado-related deaths that day in 2011… On April 27, 2011, Marion Stallworth’s professor moved her class to the basement of ten Hoor Hall. According to records, the largest tornado in the Jasper area was an F5 in 1974 that caused 272 injuries and 28 deaths. Alabama Disasters April 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak. April 27, 2011 is a day Pam and Daniel Hundley will remember forever after surviving the deadliest tornado outbreak in state history. April 2011 holds the record for most tornadoes in a month. In response, we partnered with local relief agencies to assist in the recovery. We describe the demographics of the decedents from the tornado outbreak in Alabama on April 27, 2011; examine the circumstances of death surrounding these fatalities; and identify measures to prevent future tornado-related fatalities. April 27 confirmed 358 tornadoes in 21 states, but most of them were in Alabama. April 2011 will go down in the history books with the most observed tornadoes in a single month with 751. A tornado wiped out much of the city on April 27, 2011… The tornado continued for an additional 34 miles and caused more deaths in Alabama, but… The rebuilding project following the 2011 tornadoes was completed in late 2012. Objectives: We describe the demographics of the decedents from the tornado outbreak in Alabama on April 27, 2011; examine the circumstances of death surrounding these fatalities; and identify measures to prevent future tornado-related fatalities. The only other EF-5 tornadoes this year happened on April 27, with two in Mississippi and one in Alabama, Imy said. The biggest tornado outbreak so far for 2011 began on April 14 as an estimated 160 tornadoes struck portions of the midwestern and southeastern United States, killing 38 people. Facebook Share. They were expecting the third tornado warning in two and a half weeks. One week ago today, a deadly tornado outbreak in Alabama (AL) and Georgia (GA) caused 6 deaths and a number of injuries, making it the deadliest tornado episode of 2021 so far. Accessed May 4, 2016. The Rainsville, Alabama tornado from April 27th is now classified as an EF-5. April 27th, 2011 will go down in history as the deadliest tornado outbreak in US history. Alabama recalls 2011 tornado outbreak that killed hundreds ... 22 additional deaths Friday ... ceremonies to honor victims and recall the horrors of April 27, 2011. Multiple tornadoes ravaged the area, killing hundreds and leaving mass destruction in their wake. On April 27, 2011 one of the largest tornado outbreaks in Alabama history swept through the state. RELATED: Ten years later, April 27 tornado outbreak still scars Alabama … Updated Jan 14, 2019; Posted Apr 29, 2011 . The deadliest tornado outbreak since 1974 hit the United States on April 27, 2011. Prior to the spring of 2011, the record number of tornadoes in a single month was 542, set in May 2004, while the record for April was only 267.The 2011 Tornado Super Outbreak by contrast, had 362 confirmed tornadoes.. A powerful low pressure system combined with moist and unstable atmospheric conditions to produce this now-infamous tornado outbreak. It was 2019 when the state recorded 82 tornadoes – the most since 2011. Alabama … Many of the tornadoes and the majority of deaths took place in Alabama (SPC 2011a,c). Super Outbreak of 2011, also called Tornado Super Outbreak of 2011, series of tornadoes on April 26–28, 2011, that affected parts of the southern, eastern, and central United States and produced particularly severe damage in the state of Alabama. On April 27, 2011, four EF-5 tornadoes tore through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, killing hundreds and forever scarring the region. On the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Super Outbreak, 24 tornadoes occurred in Northern Alabama and Central Tennessee. A 1.5-mile wide EF-4 twister killed 60 people as it moved through Tuscaloosa, Ala. and eventually tracked into Birmingham, Ala.'s northern suburbs. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the historic April 27, 2011 tornado super outbreak that claimed 240 lives. The tornado Outbreak of April 27-29, 2019 was a significant outbreak that took place in Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. Introduction. April 2011: The Most Shocking Tornado Month on Record ... All but five of the 324 tornado-related deaths in this outbreak happened on April 27. By the morning of April 28, the tornado count was 360 in this 4-day tornado outbreak. I took this video from our Jacobs Cove subdivision in Monrovia, just south of the destruction that hit Harvest, Alabama on April 27, 2011. Dave Imy, a meteorologist with the prediction service, said the deaths were the most since a tornado outbreak killed 315 people in 1974. According to records, the largest tornado in the Pell City area was an F5 in 1977 that caused 130 injuries and 22 deaths.
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