2021 Fultondale tornado

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2021 Fultondale tornado occurred on the evening of Monday, January 25, 2021, causing severe damage to areas of northern Fultondale, including at least one death, and significant damage along a quarter-mile wide path to Center Point.

The tornado touched down just east of I-65 in the vicinity of Walker Chapel Road, and tracked northeast toward Fultondale High School. Though the tornado weakened, it continued its path as far as Old Springville Road near Deerfoot Parkway.

Locations that reported extensive damage include the Hampton Inn-Fultondale, Hurst Towing, Black Creek Park

Many residents whose homes were destroyed were transported to shelter at the Gardendale Civic Center.

References

  • Robinson, Carol (January 25, 2021) "Fultondale tornado kills 1, injures dozens; search and rescue continues: ‘Like a bomb went off’." The Birmingham News
  • Morgan, Leigh (January 26, 2021) "National Weather Service to survey storm damage in Jefferson County today." The Birmingham News
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