A violent, high-end EF4 multiple-vortex tornado destroyed portions of Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Alabama, as well as smaller communities and rural areas between the two cities, during the late afternoon and early evening of April 27, 2011.It is one of the costliest tornadoes on record.It was one of the 360 tornadoes in the 2011 Super Outbreak, the largest tornado outbreak in United States history. Objectives: We describe the demographics of the decedents from the tornado outbreak in Alabama on April 27, 2011; examine the circumstances of death surrounding these fatalities; and identify measures to prevent future tornado-related fatalities. 4 of the 207 tornadoes on April 27th . Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warning Overview Tornado tracks for more than 300 tornadoes during the April 2011 outbreak. Sixty two tornadoes ripped through the. ** These numbers reflect direct deaths and injuries from only tornadoes. . Two hundred fifty-three people, people of all ages and walks of life, lost their lives as a . Below is a list of all 240 Alabamians who lost their lives as a result of the April 27 tornadoes. One of them, an EF-4 tornado, moved into the community of Ruth, northwest of Arab, where it killed Counties are listed in alphabetical order, and the tornado victims are listed in alphabetical order by the last name. Biographical information on the victims is included, and continues to be added.. The first significant tornado of the outbreak touched down over an open field at 5:29 p.m. CDT (2229 UTC) on April 27 to the southwest of Quapaw, Oklahoma and caused EF0 damage to a ranch. The 2011 Super Outbreak was the largest, costliest, and one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks ever recorded, taking place in the Southern, Midwestern, and Northeastern United States and leaving catastrophic destruction in its wake. By Leigh Morgan. Information was not available on some victims. As part of a system which wreaked havoc across the eastern half of the United States (April 25-28), the following is an account of the tornado outbreak of April 27th, 2011, in Central Alabama. Following is a glimpse of each person who died in the April 27 tornado outbreak in Alabama. On April 27, 2011 there were 13 killer tornadoes in Alabama on April 27, 2011 resulting in a total of 256 deaths (of which 238 were in Alabama, as some tornadoes crossed state lines). Most deaths . We describe the demographics of the decedents from the tornado outbreak in Alabama on April 27, 2011; examine the circumstances of death surrounding these fatalities; and identifymeasures to prevent future tornado-related fatalities. 62 tornadoes across Alabama in one day, an amount usually equal to an entire year. In total, there were 343 tornadoes over this 3 day period with 207 tornadoes on April 27 alone. (The Birmingham News/Jeff Roberts) Here, by county, are the names of those who died in the April 27, 2011, storms. Eleven years ago today Alabama was in the midst of a weather nightmare -- the historic tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011. There was one more death in addition to the 251 listed here; a baby of six months gestation. . Damage. Biden has signaled that he may be open to forgiving some federal student loan debt April 27, 2011 was historic by any measure across the state of Alabama. (WSFA 12 News) In total, there were about 360 tornadoes that touched down across 26 . Of the 237 individuals whose location of injury was known, 206 (86.9%) were within 1.5 miles of 1 of the 12 deadly tornado paths. We identified 247 deaths related to the tornadoes that struck Alabama on April 27, 2011. Here, by county, are the names of those who died in the April 27, 2011, storms. Ricky Paul Smith, 55, Brent Calhoun County (9) 1. Neighbors helping neighbors. 2011 May 8, 2011; 0; . Word of mouth was the most common warning mechanism. And, the event as a whole killed more people than any outbreak since 1936, when 454 individuals died. A Chronicle special, "Recovery and Resilience," will air at 6:30 p.m. Stay tuned as we remember all those who lost their lives 10 years ago. Presley died April 27 when a . [74] By Robin DeMonia -- The Birmingham News Alabama's official death toll from the April 27 tornadoes ticked up to 243 after DeKalb County added two less-conventional victims whose deaths qualified for. The majority of the deceased were indoors in single-family homes. We share their names so we never forget. Sixty-two tornadoes tracked across Alabama over an 18-hour period, carving. APRIL 27, 2011, TORNADO OUTBREAK: The 2011 Super Outbreak spanned multiple days and affected 26 states across the southern and eastern United . We identified 247 deaths related to the tornadoes that struck Alabama on April 27, 2011. Results: Of the 247 fatalities, females and older adults were at highest risk for tornado-related deaths. Remembering Those Who Died on April 27, 2011. Ruby Douthitt, 61, Ohatchee 2. Of the 247 fatalities, females and older adults were at highest risk for tornado-related deaths. 23,500 homes and 47 Alabama Baptist church buildings severely damaged or destoryed. The death toll was highest in the U.S. since a March 18 outbreak in 1925. On May 22, a single EF4 tornado hit the southwestern Missouri town of Joplin. Numerous tornadoes caused extensive damage, and tragically, the deaths of over 300 people. During the period of April 25-28, 2011, the southeastern United States was raked with several episodes of severe weather. Six UA students included in list of tornado deaths Tuscaloosa News - May 4 The tornado that gashed Tuscaloosa on April 27 largely missed the University of Alabama campus, but the human toll was heavy. 2011 has seen some of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. Ruby Douthitt, 61, Ohatchee 2. Of the 12 deadly tornadoes, 10 were EF-4 or EF-5 tornadoes and were responsible for the majority of the deaths (n = 221; 89.5%). The first tornado of the outbreak to cause more than one death was a long-tracked, high-end EF2 wedge tornado that struck the small town of Vilonia in Faulkner County, Arkansas, around 7:30 p.m. CDT (00:30 UTC) on April 25. Most deaths were directly related to the tornadoes, on scene, and trauma-related. Learn more in the video above. EVENT OCCURRED THE EVENING OF APRIL 27, 2011 * EVENT LOCATION: FROM 4 MI SW OF YANTLEY, AL TO NEAR OAKCHIA, AL * STORM CLASSIFICATION: EF-3 INTENSITY TORNADO (MAX WINDS: 150 MPH) * BEGINNING LAT/LON: 32.216N / -88.432W * ENDING LAT/LON: 32.308N / -87.978W * PATH LENGTH: 27.3 MILES * MAXIMUM WIDTH: 1000 YARDS Heavy rainfall, flooding, hailstorms, lightning, and hundreds of devastating tornadoes.As of this morning, the death toll from the storm system has nearly reached 250 -- at least 128 of those in hard-hit Alabama. Two hundred fifty-three people, people of all ages and walks of life, lost their lives as a. The (bio) link takes you to stories . (WSFA 12 News) In total, there were about 360 tornadoes that touched down across 26. Sixty-two tornadoes tracked across Alabama over an 18 . The first wave of severe storms moved through during the early morning hours across northern portions of Central Alabama in the form of a Quasi-Linear Covective System (QLCS). 238 deaths directly attributed to the tornadoes in our state. We describe the demographics of the decedents from the tornado outbreak in Alabama on April 27, 2011; examine the circumstances of death surrounding these fatalities; and identify measures to prevent future tornado-related fatalities. Even seven years later the death toll from a historic tornado outbreak on April 27, 2011, is staggering. We describe demographic characteristics, circumstances and causes of death, and sheltering behaviors before . Most deaths were directly related to the tornadoes, on scene, and trauma-related. (FOX Weather) NOAA estimated damages at roughly $12 billion, making it the costliest tornado outbreak in history. Of the 12 deadly tornadoes, 10 were EF-4 or EF-5 tornadoes and were responsible for the majority of the deaths (n = 221; 89.5%). National Weather Service meteorologists completed the assessment of storm damage from this tragically historic day of . Methods: We collected information about the decedents from death certificates, disaster-related mortality surveillance, and interview data collected . Tuscaloosa-Birmingham EF-4 Tornado April 27, 2011 View larger map National Weather Service meteorologists have surveyed the massive damage associated with this long track violent tornado, by ground and air. On the 10th anniversary of the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak that ravaged central Alabama, WVTM 13 will have special coverage all day Tuesday. The distance traveled by all 62 Alabama tornadoes to touch down on April 27, 2011, combined equals 1,200 miles! Bibb County (1) 1. by Ryan Stinnett. But just as amazing was the response. Weather.gov > Huntsville, AL > Statistics: April 27, 2011 Tornado Outbreak Below are a table of some final statistics about the tornadoes that occurred both in the Huntsville forecast area (CWA) and the entire state of Alabama. Posted: Apr 27, 2021 5:06 AM CDT. tornado touchdown on April 27 was 2.4 hours for tornado watches and 22 minutes for tor- nado warnings, exceeding the target time of 15 minutes set by the National Weather Service. April 27, 2011, likely remains the "deadliest day for tornadoes" in the last 85 years. The distance traveled by all 62 Alabama tornadoes to touch down on April 27, 2011, combined equals 1,200 miles! The outbreak was one of several during April 2011 that pushed the tornado count to 751, the most ever reported during a single month. On April 27, coming on the heels of a deadly storm system in Arkansas and Mississippi, dozens of tornadoes swept through the South,. MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. - Ten years ago, on April 27, 2011, 15 tornadoes hit Marshall County. Neighborhoods have been flattened, thousands are without power across the region, and efforts to aid the trapped or injured continue in regions where many roads have become impassable. Of the 237 individuals whose location of injury was known, 206 (86.9%) were within 1.5 miles of 1 of the 12 deadly tornado paths. Alabama's official death toll from the April 27 tornadoes ticked up to 243 after DeKalb County added two less-conventional victims whose deaths qualified for government help with the funeral . Here is a list of 252 names belonging to all who lost their lives from the 62 tornadoes that devastated the state of Alabama on April 27, 2011. 04:14 Of the 40 names on the city's confirmed list of dead, at least eight were college students. Calhoun County (9) 1. The largest, costliest and one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in history hit the Southeast on April 27, 2011, leaving a path of destruction through Alabama. 5,7 Yet, the. Event Summary for Central Alabama. Eleven years ago today Alabama was in the midst of a weather nightmare -- the historic tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011. Word of mouth was the most common warning mechanism. NWS Tornadoes across Alabama Alabama was hit by 62 tornadoes on April 27, 2011. Scientists attribute at least part of the 2011 Super Outbreak's notoriety to chance. The majority of the deceased were indoors in single-family homes. To tell the story of April 27, 2011, one has to recognize that there were two distinct waves of widespread severe weather in Central Alabama. Even seven years later the death toll from a historic tornado outbreak on April 27, 2011, is staggering. Bibb County (1) 1. The start point is based on aerial survey, while the end location was determined by a ground crew. The event peaked in intensity on April 27 across Mississippi, Tennessee . Results. The 27 April 2011 Tornado Outbreak across the Deep South was part of another 3-day tornado outbreak (April 25-28), which was one of the largest, deadliest, and most destructive tornado outbreaks in US history. It caused minor damage to homes and downed trees as it neared U.S. Highway 69A.Shortly thereafter, it struck the town of Quapaw at high-end EF2 strength and caused extensive damage. In all, 216 tornadoes touched down . Counties are listed in alphabetical order, and the tornado victims are listed in alphabetical order by the last name. Biographical information on the victims is included, and continues to be added. Here is a list of 252 names belonging to all who lost their lives from the 62 tornadoes that devastated the state of Alabama on April 27, 2011. . $53.4 million (2011 USD) 1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale. Ricky Paul Smith, 55, Brent. It destroyed much of the town, including the hospital, and killed at least 117 residents, making it the deadliest . Of the 247 fatalities, females and older adults were at highest risk for tornado-related deaths. A tornado damage path 691 miles long. Below is a list of all 240 Alabamians who lost their lives as a result of the April 27 tornadoes. Austin Thomas is shown on Monday, April 5, 2021, in Corodova, Ala., sitting on weedy building foundations that remain a decade after a tornado badly damaged the town's downtown on April 27, 2011. We share their names so we never forget. Candice Hope Abernathy, 23 Kammie Abernathy, 5 Rodney Gene Ables, 51 Minnie Acklin, 73 Matthew Chase Adams, 21 Ovella P. Andrews, 81 Jeffrey Artis, 51 An average for an entire year in Alabama is. Satellite Analysis of the April 27, 2011 Tornado Outbreak. [5] [6] [7] [8] Over 175 tornadoes struck Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, the most severely damaged states.