Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena - March 2012 Location Date/Time Deaths & Property & Event Type and Details Injuries Crop Dmg ALABAMA, Central (AL-Z029) RANDOLPH, (AL-Z037) TALLAPOOSA, (AL-Z038) CHAMBERS, (AL-Z042) LOWNDES, (AL-Z043) ELMORE, (AL-Z044) MONTGOMERY, (AL-Z045) MACON, (AL-Z046) BULLOCK, (AL-Z047) LEE, (AL-Z048) RUSSELL, (AL-Z049) PIKE, (AL-Z050) BARBOUR 03/01/12 00:00 CST 0 Drought 03/31/12 23:59 CST 0 Periodic rainfall occurred across central Alabama during the first two months of 2012, however drought conditions continued to persist in the southeast sections of central Alabama. Although rain fell across the area during the latter part of the March, there was little relief felt and drought conditions persisted. TUSCALOOSA COUNTY --- 1.5 SSE NEW LEXINGTON [33.55, -87.66] 03/02/12 15:00 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 15:00 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager PICKENS COUNTY --- 0.7 N ETHELSVILLE [33.43, -88.22] 03/02/12 15:13 CST 0 Thunderstorm Wind (EG 50 kt) 03/02/12 15:13 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager Several trees and powerlines were blown down in the town of Ethelsville. FAYETTE COUNTY --- 0.7 N FAYETTE [33.69, -87.83] 03/02/12 15:42 CST 0 Hail (0.75 in) 03/02/12 15:42 CST 0 Source: Public LAMAR COUNTY --- DETROIT [34.03, -88.17] 03/02/12 15:48 CST 0 Hail (0.88 in) 03/02/12 15:48 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager WINSTON COUNTY --- DOUBLE SPGS [34.15, -87.40] 03/02/12 15:55 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 15:55 CST 0 Source: Law Enforcement TUSCALOOSA COUNTY --- 12.2 E STERLING [33.57, -87.37] 03/02/12 16:20 CST 0 Hail (1.75 in) 03/02/12 16:20 CST 0 Source: Storm Chaser WALKER COUNTY --- 0.3 SW JASPER [33.83, -87.28] 03/02/12 16:23 CST 0 Thunderstorm Wind (EG 50 kt) 03/02/12 16:23 CST 0 Source: Amateur Radio Trees were blown down at the intersection of Alabama 269 and 24th Street. WALKER COUNTY --- 1.4 S JASPER WALKER CO ARP [33.85, -87.27] 03/02/12 16:23 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 16:23 CST 0 Source: Amateur Radio WINSTON COUNTY --- 2.1 SSW HALEYVILLE [34.20, -87.63] 03/02/12 16:32 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 16:32 CST 0 Source: Public WALKER COUNTY --- 0.6 W SIPSEY [33.82, -87.09] 03/02/12 16:37 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 16:37 CST 0 Source: Amateur Radio WALKER COUNTY --- 0.7 ENE FLAT CREEK [33.66, -87.09] 03/02/12 16:45 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 16:45 CST 0 Source: Public Page 1 of 30 Printed on: 07/18/2013 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena - March 2012 Location Date/Time Deaths & Property & Event Type and Details Injuries Crop Dmg WALKER COUNTY --- 4.1 NNE EMPIRE [33.86, -86.99] 03/02/12 16:45 CST 0 Hail (1.75 in) 03/02/12 16:45 CST 0 Source: Amateur Radio BLOUNT COUNTY --- 3.3 SW BLOUNT SPGS [33.89, -86.83] 03/02/12 16:56 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 16:56 CST 0 Source: Amateur Radio JEFFERSON COUNTY --- 0.9 ESE MT OLIVE [33.67, -86.86] 03/02/12 17:04 CST 0 Hail (0.75 in) 03/02/12 17:04 CST 0 Source: Public ST. CLAIR COUNTY --- 0.2 ESE SPRINGVILLE [33.77, -86.47] 03/02/12 17:37 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 17:37 CST 0 Source: Fire Department/Rescue LOWNDES COUNTY --- 3.5 NE BRAGGS [32.09, -86.78], 2.9 W TYSON [32.18, -86.50] 03/02/12 17:53 CST 0 Tornado (EF1, L: 17.64 mi , W: 400 yd) 03/02/12 18:15 CST 0 Source: NWS Storm Survey A tornado touched down in mainly hunting and forested lands just north of the Bragg community, where numerous soft and hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted. It then traveled northeast crossing Blue Hill Road, where one residence sustained minor roof damage; along with additional trees being either snapped or uprooted. Further northeast, the tornado crossed Alabama Highway 21 in the Beechwood Community, where the path width reached its maximum point. Multiple trees were uprooted and snapped, along with powerlines blown down and one large barn was completely destroyed. As the tornado tracked parallel to Alabama Highway 21, a home and large barn sustained significant roof and structural damage. Numerous outbuildings were destroyed and several pieces of large farm equipment were tossed approximately 100 yards. The tornado continued to the northeast just south of Hayneville, crossing County Roads 33 and 97, where additional trees were damaged along with one single family residence that sustained minor roof damage. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed Mimms Road and lifted near the intersection of County Road 26 and County Road 37. LAMAR COUNTY --- 2.3 SSW DETROIT [34.00, -88.18] 03/02/12 18:12 CST 0 Hail (0.88 in) 03/02/12 18:12 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager LAMAR COUNTY --- 2.3 SSW DETROIT [34.00, -88.18] 03/02/12 18:12 CST 0 Thunderstorm Wind (EG 70 kt) 03/02/12 18:12 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager Trees were snapped and uprooted along County Road 8 at Highway 17, with several people trapped in a storm shelter. CALHOUN COUNTY --- 0.5 E WELLINGTON [33.82, -85.89] 03/02/12 18:18 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 18:18 CST 0 Source: Trained Spotter MARION COUNTY --- 2.1 S HAMILTON ARPT [34.10, -88.00] 03/02/12 18:23 CST 0 Thunderstorm Wind (EG 50 kt) 03/02/12 18:23 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager Trees were uprooted and fell on a house near the intersection of County Road 35 and Georgia Circle. BLOUNT COUNTY --- 1.8 S BLOUNTSVILLE [34.05, -86.58] 03/02/12 18:27 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 18:27 CST 0 Source: Law Enforcement CALHOUN COUNTY --- 0.9 SE JACKSONVILLE [33.81, -85.76] 03/02/12 18:30 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 18:30 CST 0 Source: Public MARION COUNTY --- 0.7 N HAMILTON [34.14, -87.98] Page 2 of 30 Printed on: 07/18/2013 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena - March 2012 Location Date/Time Deaths & Property & Event Type and Details Injuries Crop Dmg 03/02/12 18:30 CST 0 Thunderstorm Wind (EG 52 kt) 03/02/12 18:30 CST 0 Source: Broadcast Media Several businesses along South Military Street suffered roof and sign damage, including significant shingle and tile damage to a hotel canopy. BLOUNT COUNTY --- 0.6 ENE CLARENCE [34.08, -86.42] 03/02/12 18:41 CST 0 Hail (1.25 in) 03/02/12 18:41 CST 0 Source: Amateur Radio BIBB COUNTY --- 0.7 S BLOCTON JCT [33.21, -87.13] 03/02/12 18:42 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 18:42 CST 0 Source: Public WALKER COUNTY --- 1.4 S JASPER WALKER CO ARP [33.85, -87.27] 03/02/12 18:45 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 18:45 CST 0 Source: Public BIBB COUNTY --- 0.5 NNW GREENPOND [33.23, -87.12] 03/02/12 18:46 CST 0 Thunderstorm Wind (EG 50 kt) 03/02/12 18:46 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager Trees were reported down, along with power outages, on Eastern Valley Road near the Tuscaloosa county line. TUSCALOOSA COUNTY --- 1.5 SSE BUCKSVILLE [33.25, -87.07] 03/02/12 18:46 CST 0 Hail (1.75 in) 03/02/12 18:46 CST 0 Source: Public WINSTON COUNTY --- 1.9 S DOUBLE SPGS [34.12, -87.40] 03/02/12 18:46 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 18:46 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager WINSTON COUNTY --- DOUBLE SPGS [34.15, -87.40] 03/02/12 18:46 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 18:46 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager SUMTER COUNTY --- 1.2 ENE BELLAMY [32.46, -88.11] 03/02/12 18:49 CST 0 Hail (0.88 in) 03/02/12 18:49 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager JEFFERSON COUNTY --- 1.7 ENE MC CALLA [33.34, -86.99] 03/02/12 18:54 CST 0 Hail (1.00 in) 03/02/12 18:54 CST 0 Source: Public CLEBURNE COUNTY --- 2.4 NNE COLD WATER [33.81, -85.43] 03/02/12 18:55 CST 0 Thunderstorm Wind (EG 61 kt) 03/02/12 18:55 CST 0 Source: Emergency Manager Dozens of pine trees where snapped, along with a few trees uprooted, and one outbuilding was damaged in eastern Cleburne county. The damage was consistent with strong inflow winds on the south side of the storm, with maximum winds estimated to be 70 mph. SUMTER COUNTY --- 0.9 NE CUBA [32.44, -88.37] 03/02/12 18:55 CST 0 Thunderstorm Wind (EG 55 kt) 03/02/12 18:55 CST 0 Source: Fire Department/Rescue A tin roof was blown off of a shed near the intersection of County Road 10 and Highway 11.