The NWS in Huntsville confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down in Rogersville during the severe storms Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
Survey Summary: This damage survey began on Wheeler St. (AL Hwy 207) in Rogersville, which coincided with the southwestern-most damage point. In the general vicinity, several businesses experienced minor damage to awnings, the tin top of a business roof was removed (and blown north) but the main portion of the roof remained, and a business on Church Street had windows blown out. From here, going northeastward to College St. we observed significant tree damage. We noticed that one large pine tree fell toward the east, while an adjacent (but severely hallowed-out) oak tree fell toward the northeast. Thus, we suspect this may have been where a small tornado initiated. A resident at this location did receive warning from NWS Huntsville and made the decision to seek shelter. Traveling northeastward from here was Macke Rd., where there was continued evidence of a small tornado. At this location, we noticed one uprooted hardwood and one uprooted softwood tree lying in a convergent pattern, and also were informed that power lines and poles had been blown down, but were recently repaired. A resident at this location did receive warning from NWS Huntsville and was very thankful for the advance notice. The maximum width of the tornado is assumed to have been at this point. Greer Dr. represents the northeastern-most damage point and end point of the tornado. At this location, a large hardwood tree was uprooted and fell on a residence, causing damage to the roof in a few locations. On the way to Greer Dr., there were several snapped softwood trees and uprooted hardwood trees (aligned in the same direction) along Hudson St. and between Warren St. and Weaver Dr. This tree damage was likely associated with RFD flow immediately south of the tornado.
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Jack is a junior at Mississippi State University studying meteorology. He has several years of forecasting experience through a local group of forecasters in Maryland where he resides. Jack plans to become a broadcast meteorologist after graduation.
