1984 Montgomery tornado

Tanker truck thrown by F3 tornado in 1984.jpg A tanker truck that was thrown 100 yards off of U.S. 231 May 3, 1984 atl F3 5 37 1984 $2.6-2.7 million (1984 USD) Montgomery County, Alabama Tornadoes of 19841984 tornado in Alabama, U.S. In the morning hours of May 3, 1984, an intense tornado moved through the Montgomery metropolitan area, located in the U.S. state of Alabama. The tornado, which was rated F3 on the Fujita scale, killed five people and injured 37 others along a 7 mi km on path. Meteorological synopsis The National Severe Forecast Center issued a tornado watch for the Montgomery area at 5:30 a.m.Unless stated otherwise, all times in the article are in Central Daylight Time. on May 3.Smith Mark May 4, 1984 Twisters seldom sneak up on Weather Service The Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, Alabama 8 Tornado summary The tornado first touched down at 7:05 a.m., moving along Lower Wetumpka Road and Yarbrough Street as it moved southeast. Three businesses were destroyed along the roads, with four more being damaged. The tornado curved northeast along the Highland Garden,May 4, 1984 Killer tornado slashes across city The Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, Alabama 1 moving across Interstate 65 and entering a neighborhood.Secrest David K. Moss Michael May 3, 1984 7 people killed as twister hits in Montgomery The Atlanta Journal Atlanta, Georgia 1 Damage was extensive on the northern side of town, with a dozen homes being destroyed and others being significantly damaged. The tornado then impacted an intersection on U.S. Route 231, lofting more vehicles and overturning tractor trailers.Langford David May 4, 1984 Freeway drivers killed as storms rack Alabama Detroit Free Press Detroit, Michigan 28 An 18-wheeler semi truck was blown over on the highway; the driver reported that the tornado "just about tore my clothes off me".May 4, 1984 Twisters hit 'Bama, Georgia The Stuart News 13 The majority of fatalities from the tornado occurred at the intersection.Sikora Frank February 10, 1985 February brings change, plus storm danger The Birmingham News Birmingham, Alabama 17 To the northeast a woman was killed in a mobile home that had been set aloft and landed upside down in the Madison Park neighborhood,Storm Data - May 1984 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/swdi/stormevents/pub-pdf/storm_1984_05.pdf United States Department of Commerce 13 being moved 30 yd m across Fuller Road.Smith Mark Funderburk Linda May 4, 1984 Victims count blessings in tornado aftermath The Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, Alabama 8 Aftermath Monetary damage costs were estimated by Montgomery mayor Emory Folmar at $2.6 million to $2.7 million. Officials with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement used a motel in the city as a shelter for those who were left homeless as a result of the tornado.Williams Mike May 5, 1984 Shaken city calculates losses while awaiting word on aid The Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, Alabama 1 17 victims were taken to the Baptist Medical Center, while 13 others were treated at Jackson Hospital. Injuries due to the tornado were noted as ranging from bruises to serious injuries, including a heart attack.Benn Alvin May 4, 1984 Friends remember victims The Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, Alabama 8 Meteorologist Rich Thomas stated that tornado deaths in Montgomery County are rare.2022-12-02 Meteorologist Rich Thomas Says Tornado Deaths in Montgomery County Are Rare https://www.waka.com/2022/12/02/meteorologist-rich-thomas-says-tornado-deaths-in-montgomery-county-are-rare/ 2026-05-05 WAKA en-US +NameAgeLocationPatricia Washington30Madison ParkMay 3, 1984 Montgomery Tornado Kills 6 Persons Dothan Eagle Dothan, Alabama 1Carl StevensN/AU.S. Route 231Lawrence Winn IIN/ADonald CauseyN/AJudy CauseyN/A See also Tornadoes in Alabama Notes and references Notes note References 05-03 1984-05-03 1984-05-03 Category:Montgomery, Alabama