December 6, 1983, Selma, AL tornado
| Type | Tornado outbreak, Bow echo |
|---|---|
| Duration | December 5–7, 1983 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 47 |
| Max rating1 | F4 tornado |
| Largest hail | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Damage | $3 billion[citation needed] |
| 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale
| |
The December 6, 1983, Selma, AL tornado outbreak was a major tornado outbreak on December 5–7, 1983.
Tornado[edit]
A tornado touched down near Alabama Highway 22 just west of Selma and moved northeastward. A fatality occurred when the brick and concrete block wall of an apartment caved in on the couch where the victim was apparently sleeping. Seven students at Selma University received minor injuries when the roof and parts of the second floor of their dormitory was destroyed. The dorm was occupied by 50 students when the storm hit. Other injuries occured to people in their homes that were either damaged or destroyed. At least 103 structures were damaged or destroyed. Additional damage included a new car dealership in which buildings were damaged and 30 to 40 vehicles were destroyed.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Alabama Tornadoes 1983". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
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