Tornadoes Kill At Least 7 In Alabama; Few Problems In North Escambia Area

April 16, 2011

At least seven people died in Alabama tornadoes Friday night, while the North Escambia area escaped any reported injuries. But Escambia County, Alabama did suffer damage from an apparent twister.

Washington County (Ala.) Emergency Management reports three fatalities in the Vinegar Bend/Deer Park area. The fatalities were a mother and her two children. The father and two other children in the same family were seriously injured. Vinegar Bend is north of Citronelle, Alabama, about 50 miles from Walnut Hill, Florida.

A man also died in Marengo County, Alabama, when his mobile home was tossed about by another tornado, and three people died in Autagua County, Alabama.

Across the North Escambia area, scattered power outages were reported, but there were no reports of significant damage or injuries.

Tornado sirens sounded in Atmore and Poarch as radar indicated a possible tornado passing near Holman Prison. Atmore Police officers near I-65 and Highway 21 reported seeing a possible funnel cloud just north of the city, but no damage was reported.

As that same storm system moved across Escambia County, a possible tornado was spotted near I-65 and Highway 113 north of Flomaton, and a possible tornado was reported near Appleton.

In Escambia County, Alabama — trees were downed on Wildfork Road in Barnett Crossroads and Appleton; multiple structures were reported damaged on or near Highway 31; and a tree was reported down on a home with occupants trapped inside on Damascus Road. No injuries were reported.

Comments

6 Responses to “Tornadoes Kill At Least 7 In Alabama; Few Problems In North Escambia Area”

  1. NeNe on April 17th, 2011 5:16 pm

    My God bless all the families…

  2. ellenb on April 16th, 2011 10:23 am

    Amen, EMD! My prayers go out for ANYONE effected by those storms. God Bless.

  3. EMD on April 16th, 2011 9:19 am

    I thank God for Peace that passes understanding, even when no one else is there. This in response to faith in Him and a simple prayer. It is written, “We have not, because we ask not.” I just am so thankful I know to ask. Many do not, and many do not have faith. We that do, need to pray for those who do not. How very frightened they must be, seeing the things that are coming so frequently, now, upon this earth. It will continue now. So must we, that know The Truth.

  4. sad... on April 16th, 2011 9:09 am

    May God be with this family!

  5. Thinker on April 16th, 2011 7:00 am

    Life is fragile. Live yours every day.

  6. sad... on April 16th, 2011 12:07 am

    Very, very sad! may God be this family!

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