Storm Damage in Northwest Alabama

by Rob Peters | April 4, 2008 at 03:45 pm | 893 views | 5 comments

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APRIL 4, 2:00 PST:
There are now tornado watches in 21 counties, and thousands of students have been dismissed early. For a list of affected schools, go here.
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APRIL 4, 12:45 PST:
Much of Alabama is currently under a tornado watch. If anyone has pictures, video, or more information, please add it.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WBRC-TV MyFoxAL.com) -- Reports of storm damage are starting to come in from Northwest Alabama.

The State Highway Patrol reported several trees and powerlines blown down near Muscle Shoals in Colbert County.

A business along Highway 157 suffered structural damage.

The roof was also reportedly blown off a house.

Trees have also been reported down in Lauderdale County.

Much of Alabama remains under a Tornado Watch.

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Rachel Nixon

at 16:03 on April 4th, 2008

news wanted:

I think this is an important story and would benefit from other NowPublic contributors working on it. I've flagged it as News Wanted and invite others in relevant locations to look for more evidence.

Vinny

at 19:45 on April 4th, 2008

good stuff:

Rob Peters, Thanks for the update.

greg1usa

at 01:02 on April 5th, 2008

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Strong thunderstorms toppled trees, knocked out power and damaged homes Friday across the South, while flooding in Kentucky forced evacuations and left a 2-year-old girl dead.

In Mississippi, fast-moving storms unleashed possible tornadoes, heavy rain and some hail. Power failures were reported in several communities, including near downtown Vicksburg and in Jackson.

Source: foxnews.com

greg1usa

at 01:09 on April 5th, 2008

Tate Moudy of Brandon had just walked into the SouthernStates Utility Trailer Sales office on U.S. Highway 49 inRichland after showing a trailer to a customer when"there was a big bang from a transformer being knockedout and debris started flying through the front door."