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Hurricane Cindy (2005) tornado outbreak
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The Hurricane Cindy tornado outbreak was a two-day tornado outbreak
that was associated with the passage of Hurricane Cindy
across the Southern United States
starting on July 6, 2005 across the Gulf Coast states of Alabama
and Florida
as well as Georgia before ending in the Middle Atlantic Coast
on July 8. The outbreak caused no fatalities and only one injury but was fairly strong as there were three F2 touchdowns due to Cindy. The hurricane itself killed three people, two in Georgia, one in Alabama. Cindy produced a total of 44 tornadoes across seven states in a two day span. Just three days after Hurricane Cindy had stuck the Southeastern United States, a much stronger and deadlier storm, Hurricane Dennis
, made landfall on the Florida Panhandle
on July 10.
. As the storm weakened, strong thunderstorms began to develop along the edges of the system in Alabama
. The first tornado touched down near Semmes, Alabama
at 3:00 A.M. (CST). The tornado caused roof damage to several structures as well as knocking down several trees. Over the next ten hours, several F0 and two F1 tornadoes touched down in Alabama
and Florida
. Later on July 6, the remnants of Cindy were moving over Alabama and the activity shifted into Georgia
. At 8:45 PM (EST
), a large tornado touched down near the Atlanta Motor Speedway
causing severe damage to the structures in the complex. The tornado then moved into an airfield where several planes and helicopters were damaged. Numerous homes were damaged or destroyed by the tornado as well. The tornado was rated F2 by the NWS
. The activity slowed for a short while before picking back up in early afternoon hours on the 7th as the remnants of Cindy moved through Georgia. At 2:10PM (EST) an F2 tornado touched down about seven miles south of Taylorsville, North Carolina
where three buildings were damaged a mobile home was destroyed. About an hour later, another F2 tornado touched down in North Carolina
. It touched down about four miles north-northeast of Harmony
. The tornado damaged several buildings before moving into Yadkin County
where an additional 13 buildings were damaged as well as severe crop damage to the tobacco and corn farms. By the nighttime hours, the activity was shifting into Virginia
. Before the remnants of Cindy moved out into the Atlantic Ocean
, seven F1 tornadoes touched down in Virginia. The outbreak ended early on the 8th as Cindy began to move out over the Atlantic.
. The tornado was estimated to have had winds of 120mph as it tore through the complex. Every building had sustained at least minor damage and some that were damaged beyond repair. On some of the condominiums, the roof had caved in. Most structures had their windows blown out. The five-story scoreboard was blown down as well. The track was not damaged, however, debris was littered all over it. The tornado continued on its path of destruction towards the Tara Field Airport, west of the speedway. There, eleven planes and five vintage helicopters were damaged. The tornado then moved towards the Edgar Blalock Raw Water Reservation. At this point, the tornado had already been weakening and shrinking. The tornado turned to the northwest and crossed into Clayton County
. The tornado lifted shortly after at around 9:04 p.m. (EST).
Damage from the tornado was extensive. About $40 million in damages was caused to the Speedway as many buildings needed to be torn down and rebuilt. Nearby the airport, a Chevron Auto service station was destroyed and at least 60 homes were severely damaged and over 200 others damaged along the tornados' nine mile track. Power to most of Henry County
was out due to the damage.
Following the tornado, all races scheduled to take place for several weeks were cancelled; the first race after the repair work was finished was to take place on October 30.
In all, the tornado caused $71.5 million in damages and despite all the devastation, no one was injured by the tornado.
Tornado outbreak
While there is no single agreed upon definition, generally at least 6-10 tornadoes produced by the same synoptic scale weather system is considered a tornado outbreak. The tornadoes usually occur within the same day, or continue into the early morning hours of the succeeding day, and within the...
that was associated with the passage of Hurricane Cindy
Hurricane Cindy (2005)
Hurricane Cindy was a tropical cyclone that briefly reached minimal hurricane strength in the Gulf of Mexico during July in the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season and made landfall in Louisiana. It was the third named storm and first hurricane of the season...
across the Southern United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
starting on July 6, 2005 across the Gulf Coast states of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
and Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
as well as Georgia before ending in the Middle Atlantic Coast
East Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S...
on July 8. The outbreak caused no fatalities and only one injury but was fairly strong as there were three F2 touchdowns due to Cindy. The hurricane itself killed three people, two in Georgia, one in Alabama. Cindy produced a total of 44 tornadoes across seven states in a two day span. Just three days after Hurricane Cindy had stuck the Southeastern United States, a much stronger and deadlier storm, Hurricane Dennis
Hurricane Dennis
Hurricane Dennis was an early-forming major hurricane in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during the very active 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. Dennis was the fourth named storm, second hurricane, and first major hurricane of the season...
, made landfall on the Florida Panhandle
Florida Panhandle
The Florida Panhandle, an informal, unofficial term for the northwestern part of Florida, is a strip of land roughly 200 miles long and 50 to 100 miles wide , lying between Alabama on the north and the west, Georgia also on the north, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Its eastern boundary is...
on July 10.
Tornado event
The outbreak began as the remnants of Cindy weakened over LouisianaLouisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. As the storm weakened, strong thunderstorms began to develop along the edges of the system in Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
. The first tornado touched down near Semmes, Alabama
Semmes, Alabama
For other uses, see Semmes .Semmes is a city in western Mobile County, Alabama, in the Mobile metropolitan statistical area. Formerly an unincorporated community, voters in Semmes approved incorporation of a part of the community as the city of Semmes on August 17, 2010...
at 3:00 A.M. (CST). The tornado caused roof damage to several structures as well as knocking down several trees. Over the next ten hours, several F0 and two F1 tornadoes touched down in Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
and Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Later on July 6, the remnants of Cindy were moving over Alabama and the activity shifted into Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. At 8:45 PM (EST
Eastern Standard Time
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), a large tornado touched down near the Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway is a track just outside Hampton, Georgia, twenty miles south of Atlanta. It is a quad-oval track with a seating capacity of over 125,000. It opened in 1960 as a standard oval. In 1994, 46 condominiums were built over the northeastern side of the track...
causing severe damage to the structures in the complex. The tornado then moved into an airfield where several planes and helicopters were damaged. Numerous homes were damaged or destroyed by the tornado as well. The tornado was rated F2 by the NWS
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service , once known as the Weather Bureau, is one of the six scientific agencies that make up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States government...
. The activity slowed for a short while before picking back up in early afternoon hours on the 7th as the remnants of Cindy moved through Georgia. At 2:10PM (EST) an F2 tornado touched down about seven miles south of Taylorsville, North Carolina
Taylorsville, North Carolina
Taylorsville is a town in Alexander County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,799 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Alexander County.Taylorsville is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area....
where three buildings were damaged a mobile home was destroyed. About an hour later, another F2 tornado touched down in North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. It touched down about four miles north-northeast of Harmony
Harmony, North Carolina
Harmony is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 533 at the 2010 census. The town is located in northeastern Iredell County and lies in the eastern portion of the North Carolina High Country.-Geography:...
. The tornado damaged several buildings before moving into Yadkin County
Yadkin County, North Carolina
- Cities and towns :*Boonville*East Bend*Jonesville*Yadkinville-Towns of the past:These towns were incorporated at one time:*Arlington, merged with Jonesville in 2001.*Hamptonville, chartered in 1818.*Huntsville, incorporated in 1792....
where an additional 13 buildings were damaged as well as severe crop damage to the tobacco and corn farms. By the nighttime hours, the activity was shifting into Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. Before the remnants of Cindy moved out into the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
, seven F1 tornadoes touched down in Virginia. The outbreak ended early on the 8th as Cindy began to move out over the Atlantic.
July 6 event
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| F0 | Semmes Semmes, Alabama For other uses, see Semmes .Semmes is a city in western Mobile County, Alabama, in the Mobile metropolitan statistical area. Formerly an unincorporated community, voters in Semmes approved incorporation of a part of the community as the city of Semmes on August 17, 2010... area |
Mobile Mobile County, Alabama Mobile County[p] is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of a tribe of Indians, the Maubila tribe . As of 2011, its population was 415,704. Its county seat is Mobile, Alabama... |
30.78°N 88.25°W | 0900 | 1 miles (1.6 km) | The first tornado of the outbreak touched down around 3:00 a.m. CST near Semmes. Along the tornado's 1 mile (1.6 km) path, a few homes and outbuildings sustained roof damage. Several trees were also knocked down by the tornado. No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $50,000. |
| F0 | Chunchula Chunchula, Alabama Chunchula is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Mobile County, Alabama. As of the 2010 census, its population was 210. It has a post office with the 36521 ZIP code. The community has one site listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, the Chunchula... area |
Mobile Mobile County, Alabama Mobile County[p] is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of a tribe of Indians, the Maubila tribe . As of 2011, its population was 415,704. Its county seat is Mobile, Alabama... |
30.92°N 88.2°W | 0953 | 1 miles (1.6 km) | A brief tornado touched down near Chunchula, knocking down several trees and power lines. No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $20,000. |
| F0 | Leroy Leroy, Alabama Leroy is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Alabama, around north of Mobile. As of the 2010 census, its population was 911. Leroy has a class 2A K-12 high school . Leroy was once a thriving farm community, serving as home to as many as 40 farming families. However, over the... area |
Washington Washington County, Alabama Washington County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. The county was named in honor of George Washington, first President of the United States of America. As of 2010, the population was 17,581. Its county seat is Chatom. Washington County is a dry county.-History:The area was long inhabited... |
31.5°N 87.98°W | 1120 | 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) | A brief tornado touched down near Leroy, knocking down several trees and power lines. No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $15,000. |
| F0 | W of Walker Springs Walker Springs, Alabama Walker Springs is an unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama, United States.-Geography:Walker Springs is located at at an elevation of .... |
Clarke Clarke County, Alabama -2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*54.5% White*43.9% Black*0.4% Native American*0.3% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*0.7% Two or more races*1.0% Hispanic or Latino -2000:... |
31.53°N 87.88°W | 1125 | 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado knocked down trees and power lines. Caused $15,000 in damages. |
| F0 | Atmore Atmore, Alabama Atmore is a city in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 7,676. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 7,530. The city was named for Mr. C.P. Atmore.... area |
Escambia Escambia County, Alabama -2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*62.1% White*31.9% Black*4.4% Native American*0.2% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.5% Two or more races*1.9% Hispanic or Latino -2000:... |
31.03°N 87.5°W | 1220 | 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) | Brief touchdown, damage was confined to trees. Caused $5,000 in damages. |
| F0 | Watkins Bridge area | Covington Covington County, Alabama Covington County, Alabama, is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Brigadier General Leonard Covington of Maryland. As of 2010 the population was 37,765... |
31.08°N 86.43°W | 1545 | 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado knocked down trees and power lines. Caused $15,000 in damages. |
| F0 | Lockhart Lockhart, Alabama Lockhart is a town in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 548.-Geography:Lockhart is located at . According to the U.S... area |
Covington Covington County, Alabama Covington County, Alabama, is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Brigadier General Leonard Covington of Maryland. As of 2010 the population was 37,765... |
31.02°N 86.35°W | 1557 | 1 miles (1.6 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado knocked down trees and power lines. Caused $15,000 in damages. |
| F1 | N of Autaugaville Autaugaville, Alabama Autaugaville is a town in Autauga County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 820. According to the 2008 U.S. Census estimates, the town had a population of 870. It is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Autauga Autauga County, Alabama Autauga County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census the population was 54,571. Its county seat is Prattville.Autauga County is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
32.5°N 86.67°W | 1827 | 0.3 mile (0.482802 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado damaged one outbuilding. Caused $14,000 in damages. |
| F0 | NW of Vida | Autauga Autauga County, Alabama Autauga County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census the population was 54,571. Its county seat is Prattville.Autauga County is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
32.62°N 86.68°W | 1836 | 0.2 mile (0.321868 km) | Brief touchdown, damage was confined to trees. Caused $3,000 in damages. |
| F0 | SSW of Cecil | Montgomery Montgomery County, Alabama Montgomery County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the most populous county in the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area; its population in 2010 was 229,363 .- History :... |
32.27°N 86.02°W | 1842 | 7.6 miles (12.2 km) | Tornado caused damage to a baseball complex. Caused $22,000 in damages. |
| F0 | W of Shorter Shorter, Alabama Shorter is a town in Macon County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 355.-Geography:Shorter is located at .According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Macon Macon County, Alabama Macon County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Nathaniel Macon, a member of the United States Senate from North Carolina. Developed for cotton plantation agriculture in the nineteenth century, it is one of the counties in Alabama within the Black Belt of the South.As... , Elmore Elmore County, Alabama Elmore County is a county of the State of Alabama. Its name is in honor of General John A. Elmore. As of 2010 its population was 79,303. Its county seat is Wetumpka.This county is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :... |
32.4°N 85.98°W | 1855 | 5.6 miles (9 km) | Tornado damaged a few structures. Caused $18,000 in damages. |
| F0 | SSW of Tallassee Tallassee, Alabama Tallassee is a city on the Tallapoosa River, located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2000 census the population was 4,934... |
Elmore Elmore County, Alabama Elmore County is a county of the State of Alabama. Its name is in honor of General John A. Elmore. As of 2010 its population was 79,303. Its county seat is Wetumpka.This county is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :... |
32.52°N 85.9°W | 1917 | 1.3 miles (2.1 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado damaged three homes and one outbuilding. Caused $38,000 in damages. |
| F1 | NW of Tuskegee Tuskegee, Alabama Tuskegee is a city in Macon County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 11,846 and is designated a Micropolitan Statistical Area. Tuskegee has been an important site in various stages of African American history.... |
Macon Macon County, Alabama Macon County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Nathaniel Macon, a member of the United States Senate from North Carolina. Developed for cotton plantation agriculture in the nineteenth century, it is one of the counties in Alabama within the Black Belt of the South.As... |
32.52°N 85.8°W | 1934 | 0.1 mile (0.160934 km) | 1 Injury Brief touchdown, tornado completely destroyed an auto body shop. Caused $48,000 in damages. |
| F0 | SW of Prattville Prattville, Alabama Prattville is a city in Autauga and Elmore counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 33,960. Nicknamed "The Fountain City" due to the many artesian wells in the area, Prattville is part of the Montgomery metropolitan statistical area and serves as... |
Autauga Autauga County, Alabama Autauga County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census the population was 54,571. Its county seat is Prattville.Autauga County is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
32.42°N 86.55°W | 1956 | 0.2 mile (0.321868 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado damaged a few trees. Caused $2,000 in damages. |
| F0 | E of Camp Hill Camp Hill, Alabama Camp Hill is a town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,273. It is part of the Alexander City Micropolitan Statistical Area. Camp Hill is the home to Lyman Ward Military Academy... |
Tallapoosa Tallapoosa County, Alabama Tallapoosa County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. The name Tallapoosa is of Creek origin, and many Indian villages were along the banks of the lower river before the 19th century. As of 2010, the population was 41,616... |
32.8°N 85.58°W | 2034 | 0.1 mile (0.160934 km) | Brief touchdown, no damage reported. |
| F0 | SW of Lafayette | Chambers Chambers County, Alabama Chambers County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Henry H. Chambers, who served as a United States Senator from Alabama. As of 2010 the population was 34,215. Its county seat is Lafayette... |
32.73°N 85.47°W | 2034 | 0.1 mile (0.160934 km) | Brief touchdown, no damage reported. |
| F0 | E of Opelika Opelika, Alabama Opelika is a city in and the county seat of Lee County in the east central part of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is a principal city of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Area. According to 2010 Census, the population of Opelika was 26,477... |
Lee Lee County, Alabama Lee County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is named in honor of Robert E. Lee, commanding general of the Confederate Army. As of 2010 the population was 140,247. It is part of the Auburn, Alabama Metropolitan Area. The county seat is Opelika, and the largest city is Auburn... |
32.65°N 85.22°W | 2040 | 1.2 miles (1.9 km) | Brief touchdown, two mobile homes were damaged. Caused $34,000 in damages. |
| Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... |
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| F0 | Cantonment Cantonment, Florida Cantonment, Florida is a suburb approximately north of downtown Pensacola, Florida. Most of the people who live in Cantonment commute to either Pensacola or the Pace, Florida and Milton, Florida areas for employment. The two largest employers are International Paper and Ascend. Schools include... area |
Escambia Escambia County, Florida Escambia County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Florida. The 2010 population was 297,619. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 296,772. Its county seat is Pensacola.- History :... |
30.62°N 87.33°W | 1150 | 1 miles (1.6 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado knocked down several trees and power lines. Caused $20,000 in damages. |
| F0 | Bratt area | Escambia Escambia County, Florida Escambia County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Florida. The 2010 population was 297,619. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 296,772. Its county seat is Pensacola.- History :... |
30.97°N 87.43°W | 1211 | 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado knocked down several trees and power lines. Caused $15,000 in damages. |
| F0 | Laurel Hill Laurel Hill, Florida Laurel Hill is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 549 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 576... area |
Okaloosa Okaloosa County, Florida Okaloosa County is a county located in the state of Florida. Located in northwest Florida, it extends from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama state line. As of the 2000 census, the population was 170,498. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 182,172. The 2009 estimate for the... |
30.97°N 87.47°W | 1555 | 1 miles (1.6 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado knocked down several trees and power lines. Caused $15,000 in damages. |
| Georgia Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788... |
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| F0 | SW of Rocky Mount | Meriwether Meriwether County, Georgia Meriwether County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 14, 1827. As of 2000, the population was 22,534. The 2009 Census Estimate reflects a population of 22,783... |
33.15°N 84.68°W | 2230 | 0.3 mile (0.482802 km) | Brief touchdown, two mobile homes and a few vehicles were damaged. Caused $25,000 in damages. |
| F0 | N of Haralson Haralson, Georgia Haralson is a town in Coweta and Meriwether Counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 144 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Haralson is located at .... |
Coweta Coweta County, Georgia Coweta County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 89,215. The 2009 Census Estimate placed the population at 131,936... |
33.28°N 84.57°W | 0100 | 0.1 mile (0.160934 km) | Brief touchdown, damage was confined to trees. Caused $1,000 in damages. |
| F0 | SE of Fayetteville | Fayette Fayette County, Georgia Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 91,263. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 106,144. The county seat is Fayetteville.... |
33.43°N 84.43°W | 0110 | 1 miles (1.6 km) | Brief touchdown, hundreds of trees were blown down, twisted, and uprooted along the path of the tornado, many causing damage to dozens of homes and vehicles. Trees fell through the roof of several homes. A couple of businesses in southeast Fayetteville reported extensive damage, with the roof blown off one building on Highway 85 Parkway. Caused $2 million in damages. |
| F2 | Atlanta Motor Speedway Atlanta Motor Speedway Atlanta Motor Speedway is a track just outside Hampton, Georgia, twenty miles south of Atlanta. It is a quad-oval track with a seating capacity of over 125,000. It opened in 1960 as a standard oval. In 1994, 46 condominiums were built over the northeastern side of the track... |
Henry Henry County, Georgia Henry County is a growing suburban county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 119,341. As of 2010, the county's population swelled to 203,922, up 70.9% from the previous census and becoming Georgia's 8th most populous county and the 10th fastest growing... , Clayton Clayton County, Georgia Clayton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 236,517. The 2008 Census estimate placed the population at 273,718. The county seat is Jonesboro... |
33.38°N 84.32°W | 0145 | 9 miles (14.5 km) | See section on this tornado |
| F0 | W of Mc Donough | Henry Henry County, Georgia Henry County is a growing suburban county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 119,341. As of 2010, the county's population swelled to 203,922, up 70.9% from the previous census and becoming Georgia's 8th most populous county and the 10th fastest growing... |
33.45°N 84.17°W | 0155 | 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) | Brief touchdown, a church and several homes were damaged. Several trees and power lines were also knocked down. Caused $150,000 in damages. |
| F1 | NE of Mc Donough | Henry Henry County, Georgia Henry County is a growing suburban county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 119,341. As of 2010, the county's population swelled to 203,922, up 70.9% from the previous census and becoming Georgia's 8th most populous county and the 10th fastest growing... |
33.48°N 84.1°W | 0155 | 7 miles (11.3 km) | Tornado tracked through mostly rural areas and damage was confined to trees and power lines. Caused $25,000 in damages. |
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| F1 | W of Anderson Anderson, South Carolina Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was estimated at 26,242 in 2006, and the city was the center of an urbanized area of 70,530... |
Anderson Anderson County, South Carolina -Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 187,126 people and 70,597 households residing in the county. The population density was 260.6 people per square mile . There were 84,092 housing units... |
34.5°N 82.8°W | 0643 | 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado struck a dock where it damaged about twelve sailboats, one of which was thrown 100 yards. Caused $150,000 in damages. |
| F1 | NW of Chesnee Chesnee, South Carolina Chesnee is a city in Cherokee and Spartanburg counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 868 as of the 2010 census.-Geography:Chesnee is located at .... |
Spartanburg, Rutherford (NC) Rutherford County, North Carolina -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 62,899 people, 25,191 households, and 17,935 families residing in the county. The population density was 112 people per square mile . There were 29,535 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile... |
35.18°N 81.92°W | 1451 | 0.2 mile (0.321868 km) | Brief touchdown, one outbuilding had its roof torn off and one mobile home was picked up and dropped 50 to 100 ft from where it once stood, causing severe damage to it. Caused $50,000 in damages. |
| North Carolina North Carolina North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte... |
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| F2 | S of Taylorsville Taylorsville, North Carolina Taylorsville is a town in Alexander County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,799 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Alexander County.Taylorsville is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.... |
Alexander Alexander County, North Carolina -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 33,603 people, 13,137 households, and 9,747 families residing in the county. The population density was 129 people per square mile . There were 14,098 housing units at an average density of 54 per square mile... |
35.83°N 81.17°W | 1710 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | Tornado destroyed one mobile home and damaged several homes. Caused $150,000 in damages. |
| F2 | NNE of Harmony Harmony, North Carolina Harmony is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 533 at the 2010 census. The town is located in northeastern Iredell County and lies in the eastern portion of the North Carolina High Country.-Geography:... |
Iredell Iredell County, North Carolina Iredell County, along with Moore County in the eastern Piedmont, are among a very few counties in the United States sharing borders with nine adjacent counties.-Demographics:... , Yadkin Yadkin County, North Carolina - Cities and towns :*Boonville*East Bend*Jonesville*Yadkinville-Towns of the past:These towns were incorporated at one time:*Arlington, merged with Jonesville in 2001.*Hamptonville, chartered in 1818.*Huntsville, incorporated in 1792.... |
36.0°N 80.75°W | 1810 | 8.6 miles (13.8 km) | At least 13 structures were damaged or destroyed. In addition to the structural damage, damage to tobacco and corn crops was extensive. Caused $2.4 million in damages. |
| F1 | NE of Yadkinville Yadkinville, North Carolina Yadkinville is a town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,818 at the 2000 census. Located in the Piedmont Triad, it is the county seat and largest city of Yadkin County.-Geography:Yadkinville is located at .... |
Yadkin Yadkin County, North Carolina - Cities and towns :*Boonville*East Bend*Jonesville*Yadkinville-Towns of the past:These towns were incorporated at one time:*Arlington, merged with Jonesville in 2001.*Hamptonville, chartered in 1818.*Huntsville, incorporated in 1792.... |
36.15°N 80.65°W | 1841 | 1.4 miles (2.3 km) | Brief touchdown, damage was confined to trees. No structural damage reported. |
| F1 | E of Yadkinville Yadkinville, North Carolina Yadkinville is a town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,818 at the 2000 census. Located in the Piedmont Triad, it is the county seat and largest city of Yadkin County.-Geography:Yadkinville is located at .... |
Yadkin Yadkin County, North Carolina - Cities and towns :*Boonville*East Bend*Jonesville*Yadkinville-Towns of the past:These towns were incorporated at one time:*Arlington, merged with Jonesville in 2001.*Hamptonville, chartered in 1818.*Huntsville, incorporated in 1792.... |
36.13°N 80.62°W | 1853 | 1.1 miles (1.8 km) | Brief touchdown, damage was confined to trees. No structural damage reported. |
| F0 | Lewisville Lewisville, North Carolina Lewisville is a village in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 12,639 at the 2010 census. It is a Piedmont Triad community.-Geography:Lewisville is located at .... area |
Forsyth Forsyth County, North Carolina -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 306,067 people, 123,851 households, and 81,741 families residing in the county. The population density was 747 people per square mile . There were 133,093 housing units at an average density of 325 per square mile... |
36.1°N 80.42°W | 1930 | 8 miles (12.9 km) | Damage was confined to trees. No structural damage reported. |
| F0 | Ceffo area | Person Person County, North Carolina Person County is a county located in the Piedmont region in north-central North Carolina in the United States. It is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area. The population was 39,464 at the 2010 census.The county seat is Roxboro... |
36.45°N 79.05°W | 1942 | 1 miles (1.6 km) | Brief touchdown, no damage reported. |
| F0 | Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, North Carolina Oak Ridge is a town in northwestern Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,988 at the 2000 census. As of 2010, the US Census Bureau indicated that the population had risen to 6,185 . The Oak Ridge Military Academy, a private, coed, college-preparatory military boarding... area |
Guilford Guilford County, North Carolina Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, the Census Bureau estimated the county's population to be 491,230. Its seat is Greensboro. Since 1938, an additional county court has been located in High Point, North Carolina, making Guilford one of only a handful... |
36.18°N 79.98°W | 2120 | 5 miles (8 km) | No damage reported. |
| F0 | N of Olivia Olivia, North Carolina Olivia is an unincorporated community centered in the Barbecue Township of Harnett County, North Carolina but also covering parts of Anderson Creek Township near the Lee County line.-History:... |
Harnett Harnett County, North Carolina -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 91,025 people, 33,800 households, and 24,099 families residing in the county. The population density was 153 people per square mile . There were 38,605 housing units at an average density of 65 per square mile... |
35.38°N 79.12°W | 0040 | 12 miles (19.3 km) | No damage reported. |
| Virginia Virginia The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there... |
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| F1 | NW of Ararat Ararat, Virginia Ararat is an unincorporated community in Patrick County, Virginia, United States, south of the Blue Ridge Parkway and north of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Ararat is located near the Virginia/North Carolina state line about five miles north of Mount Airy, North Carolina and about 25 miles west of... |
Patrick Patrick County, Virginia Patrick County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 18,490. Its county seat is Stuart. It is located within both the rolling hills and valleys of the Piedmont Region of Virginia and mountainous Southwest Virginia.... |
36.63°N 80.55°W | 1722 | 0.6 mile (0.965604 km) | Brief touchdown, no damage reported. |
| F1 | N of Alberta Alberta, Virginia Alberta is a town in Brunswick County, Virginia, United States. The population was 306 at the 2000 census. It is home to the Christanna Campus of Southside Virginia Community College.-Geography:... |
Brunswick Brunswick County, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 18,419 people, 6,277 households, and 4,312 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile . There were 7,541 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile... , Nottoway Nottoway County, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 15,725 people, 5,664 households, and 3,885 families residing in the county. The population density was 50 people per square mile . There were 6,373 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile... |
36.97°N 77.87°W | 0050 | 3.7 miles (6 km) | Damage confined to trees. Caused $10,000 in damages. |
| F1 | Winterpock Winterpock, Virginia Winterpock is an unincorporated community in western Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. Winterpock does not have its own post office.... area |
Chesterfield Chesterfield County, Virginia Chesterfield County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States. In 2010, its population was estimated to be 316,236. Chesterfield County is now the fourth-largest municipality in Virginia . Its county seat is Chesterfield... |
37.35°N 77.73°W | 0229 | 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) | Brief touchdown, minor damage to one home. Caused $5,000 in damages. |
| F1 | E of South Hill South Hill, Virginia South Hill is a town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2006 census, the town population was 4,608. Located on major Interstate and U.S. highways, it has a full service hospital , a tobacco market, and several hotels. South Hill has a close relationship with the neighboring... |
Mecklenburg Mecklenburg County, Virginia As of the census of 2010, there were 32,727 people, 12,951 households, and 8,962 families residing in the county. The population density was 52 people per square mile . There were 17,403 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile... |
36.73°N 78.12°W | 0255 | 4.5 miles (7.2 km) | Tornado caused damage to several structures. Caused $5,000 in damages. |
| F1 | S of Beach | Chesterfield Chesterfield County, Virginia Chesterfield County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States. In 2010, its population was estimated to be 316,236. Chesterfield County is now the fourth-largest municipality in Virginia . Its county seat is Chesterfield... |
37.28°N 77.6°W | 0415 | 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) | Brief touchdown, damage was mainly confined to a small forested area. Caused $3,000 in damages. |
| F1 | Varina Varina, Virginia Varina is a former unincorporated town and current magisterial district in the easternmost portion of Henrico County, Virginia, United States.... area |
Henrico Henrico County, Virginia Henrico is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States. As of 2010, Henrico was home to 306,935 people. It is located in the Richmond-Petersburg region and is a portion of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
37.47°N 77.4°W | 0515 | 0.1 mile (0.160934 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado blew the roof off an industrial barn. Caused $5,000 in damages |
| Sources: NCDC Tornado History Project 7/7/05 |
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| Virginia Virginia The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there... |
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| F1 | N of Capron Capron, Virginia Capron is a town in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. The population was 167 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Capron is located at .... |
Southampton Southampton County, Virginia As of the census of 2010, there were 18,570 people, 6,279 households, and 4,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 29 people per square mile . There were 7,058 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile... |
36.72°N 77.2°W | 0620 | 1 miles (1.6 km) | Brief touchdown, tornado caused minor damage. Caused $2,000 in damages. |
| F1 | Saluda Saluda, Virginia Saluda is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Middlesex County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 769.... area |
Middlesex Middlesex County, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 9,932 people, 4,253 households, and 2,913 families residing in the county. The population density was 76 people per square mile . There were 6,362 housing units at an average density of 49 per square mile... |
37.6°N 76.6°W | 0715 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Tornado blew the roof off one home. Caused $5,000 in damages. |
| Sources: NCDC Tornado History Project 7/8/05 |
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Atlanta Motor Speedway tornado
On July 6 at 8:45PM (EST), a large, half-mile wide tornado touched down near the Atlanta Motor SpeedwayAtlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway is a track just outside Hampton, Georgia, twenty miles south of Atlanta. It is a quad-oval track with a seating capacity of over 125,000. It opened in 1960 as a standard oval. In 1994, 46 condominiums were built over the northeastern side of the track...
. The tornado was estimated to have had winds of 120mph as it tore through the complex. Every building had sustained at least minor damage and some that were damaged beyond repair. On some of the condominiums, the roof had caved in. Most structures had their windows blown out. The five-story scoreboard was blown down as well. The track was not damaged, however, debris was littered all over it. The tornado continued on its path of destruction towards the Tara Field Airport, west of the speedway. There, eleven planes and five vintage helicopters were damaged. The tornado then moved towards the Edgar Blalock Raw Water Reservation. At this point, the tornado had already been weakening and shrinking. The tornado turned to the northwest and crossed into Clayton County
Clayton County, Georgia
Clayton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 236,517. The 2008 Census estimate placed the population at 273,718. The county seat is Jonesboro...
. The tornado lifted shortly after at around 9:04 p.m. (EST).
Damage from the tornado was extensive. About $40 million in damages was caused to the Speedway as many buildings needed to be torn down and rebuilt. Nearby the airport, a Chevron Auto service station was destroyed and at least 60 homes were severely damaged and over 200 others damaged along the tornados' nine mile track. Power to most of Henry County
Henry County, Georgia
Henry County is a growing suburban county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 119,341. As of 2010, the county's population swelled to 203,922, up 70.9% from the previous census and becoming Georgia's 8th most populous county and the 10th fastest growing...
was out due to the damage.
Following the tornado, all races scheduled to take place for several weeks were cancelled; the first race after the repair work was finished was to take place on October 30.
In all, the tornado caused $71.5 million in damages and despite all the devastation, no one was injured by the tornado.
See also
- List of tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
- List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
- History of tropical cyclone-spawned tornadoesHistory of tropical cyclone-spawned tornadoesIntense tropical cyclones usually produce tornadoes, the majority of them weak, especially upon landfall.- List of Atlantic tropical cyclones which spawned tornadoes :These are the Atlantic tropical cyclones that are known to have spawned tornadoes in the U.S....
- 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season2005 Atlantic hurricane seasonThe 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history, repeatedly shattering numerous records. The impact of the season was widespread and ruinous with an estimated 3,913 deaths and record damage of about $159.2 billion...
- Hurricane Cindy (2005)Hurricane Cindy (2005)Hurricane Cindy was a tropical cyclone that briefly reached minimal hurricane strength in the Gulf of Mexico during July in the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season and made landfall in Louisiana. It was the third named storm and first hurricane of the season...
External links
- The NHC's Tropical Cyclone Report on Hurricane Cindy.