EF3 Tornado — Jackson County, Alabama — May 8, 2024

880 yd wide12.3 mi longmoved E

Shaded band = damage-path width · animated dot traces direction of travel

Event stats

EF ratingEF3

Date & timeMay 8, 2024 · 9:57 PM

Path length12.3 mi

Max width880 yd

Injuries7

Fatalities0

Details

A EF3 tornado was recorded in Jackson County, AL, tracking roughly 12.3 miles with a maximum width of about 880 yards. The historical record notes 7 injuries and no fatalities. Details are drawn from NOAA/SPC and may be incomplete or generalized.

Historical record from public weather datasets.

Record details

Counties affected: Jackson County, DeKalb County
Start coordinates: 34.6407, -85.8578
End coordinates: 34.5998, -85.6497
Source: NOAA/SPC
Data status: Historical Record

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