Power Outage in Demopolis, AL

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed south of Dixons Mills on Highway 43.

Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed across the county.

The National Weather Service surveyed damage in northern Marengo County and determined the damage was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph. The tornado began near the intersection of U.S. Highway 43 and County Road 54 where damage to cedar trees was observed. The tornado continued east through a heavily forested area and crossed French Creek. Tree damage was observed along County Road 1. The tornado moved further east crossing Alabama Highway 69 where, on the north side, a large tree crushed the south side of a single wide mobile home. Further south, on the south side of the path, near Windsor Drive and Alabama Highway 69, a large farm equipment building lost its roof and walls while wooden supports remained intact. Two mobile homes nearby sustained minor damage to their roofs and siding on the south side. A recreational camper was blown over and crushed a vehicle. Trees were uprooted and split in the vicinity. The tornado pushed east, paralleling Windsor Drive, and caused additional damage to trees that were either uprooted or split. The damage peaked where a single wide mobile home was lofted and blown to the northeast about 30 feet from its original position. The mobile home was less than a year old but appeared to lack any substantial anchoring system. The walls and roof were completely torn away from the floor base and nearly all of the contents were deposited downwind. This appears to be the climax of the tornado's intensity, and winds were estimated to be near 100 mph. To the south of the mobile home's original position was a metal barn that collapsed and destroyed. The tornado made a slight turn to the northeast where it caused damage to an agricultural crop sprinkler system and snapped a power pole along Allenville Road. It then crossed U.S. Highway 80 and damaged two road signs and caused timber damage. The tornado continued northeast and crossed into Hale County near Cottonwood Creek.

Trees were uprooted on powerlines along Highway 69, approximately three miles south of U.S. Highway 80.

A power pole was snapped along Highway 43 at the National Guard Armory.

Several trees and power lines were blown down in and around the city of Demopolis.

Several trees and power lines were blown down in and around the city of Demopolis.

At least one power line was blown down along US-80, just west of downtown Demopolis. Time estimated.

Hundreds of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down during Katrina. Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged. One man was injured when a tree fell on his car. Power outages were widespread and lasted up to a week.

Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down across Marengo County during Dennis. Several homes sustained minor roof damage and many roadways were blocked by downed trees. Several fallen trees landed on homes and produced damage. Many county customers were without power for at least a day.

Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down countywide. A few homes and other structures were also damaged by the high wind.

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Numerous residences were temporarily without power.

Thousands of trees and power lines were blown down or snapped off during Ivan. Several hundred homes or structures received varying degrees of wind damage. Numerous roadways were blocked from fallen trees making them temporarily impassable. Power was not fully restored for at least a week in spots. Maximum wind gusts were estimated around 90 miles an hour.

Several large tree limbs and one power pole were blown down from near Putnam to near Dixons Mill. Many of the limbs temporarily blocked roadways and were removed by fire department personnel.

A tornado touched down just north of the Shiloh Community on CR 73. Three mobile homes received extensive damage and two homes suffered moderate damage. The tornado moved northeast and damaged a carport and mobile home near Thomaston. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down or snapped off along the entire path of the tornado. Two people suffered minor injuries. The tornado damage path was 11.9 miles long and 200 yards wide at its widest point. Begin: 32 09.23/87 44.23 End: 32 14.79/87 33.97

A few trees and power lines were blown down near Sweet Water. Quarter size hail was also observed with this storm.