Power Outage in Eutaw, AL

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 110 mph. The tornado touched down in an inaccessible area west of Eutaw shortly before crossing Greene County Road 131 where it impacted the Sagewood Apartment complex. The most significant damage here was to the northernmost unit where the majority of the roof structure was peeled away and blown into the nearby tree line. Adjacent units only showed minor damage to shingles and to siding. Nearby timber damage was also not particularly intense, though there was a variety of sporadic uprooted and snapped tree trunks. Timber and powerline damage in this area was consistent with low-end EF-1. The tornado continued east-northeast toward Highway 14 where additional timber and power line damage was observed. Several homes sustained minor roof damage on Kirkwood Lane or were more significantly damaged by uprooted trees. The tornado crossed US Highway 11 causing additional tree damage. The tornado continued northeast towards the Black Warrior River where the path became inaccessible. The tornado crossed the Black Warrior and continued into Hale County.

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 110 mph. The tornado touched down in an inaccessible area west of Eutaw shortly before crossing Greene County Road 131 where it impacted the Sagewood Apartment complex. The most significant damage here was to the northernmost unit where the majority of the roof structure was peeled away and blown into the nearby tree line. Adjacent units only showed minor damage to shingles and to siding. Nearby timber damage was also not particularly intense, though there was a variety of sporadic uprooted and snapped tree trunks. Timber and powerline damage in this area was consistent with low-end EF-1. The tornado continued east-northeast toward Highway 14 where additional timber and power line damage was observed. Several homes sustained minor roof damage on Kirkwood Lane or were more significantly damaged by uprooted trees. The tornado crossed US Highway 11 causing additional tree damage. The tornado continued northeast towards the Black Warrior River where the path became inaccessible. The tornado crossed the Black Warrior and continued into Hale County.

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed near the intersection of County Road 14 and County Road 60.

A few trees and power lines were blown down in and around the city of Eutaw.

A few trees and power lines were downed near Eutaw.

Extensive tree and power line damage occurred during Katrina. Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged. Power outages were widespread and lengthy and affected the entire county. Many businesses suffered significant damage.

Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down countywide during Dennis. At least three homes suffered wind damage. At least 1100 customers were without power for several hours. County Roads 148 and 20 and State Highways 11, 43 and 14 were temporarily closed due to fallen trees. A mobile home in Forkland was burned after a power pole fell on the home. A motorists ran into a downed tree in Boligee, but was not injured.

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the southern half of the county. Some of the locations reporting damage included Eutaw, Boligee and Mount Hebron.

Thousands of trees and power lines were blown down countywide. At least 3300 customers were without power at the height of the storm. Some locations did not get power back for a week. Twenty five to fifty homes suffered significant damage and many more sustained minor roof damage. Maximum wind gusts were estimated around 90 miles an hour.

A few trees and power lines were blown down in Eutaw.