NOTASULGA, AL TORNADOS

Notasulga, AL has been hit by tornados in recent years.  This page contains information and links about those disasters.

Notasulga hit by F0 - F1 Tornado

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On Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, NWS confirmed that Notasulga, AL was damaged by a tornado, that moved through Lake Harding, and on to Lee County, AL.  Read more on:
WSFA       WLTZ-38NEWS
Opelika-Auburn News
Alabama Weather Blog

Macon Progress Report on Macon Lee Tornado Nov. 16, 2011

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On visiting the Whitman Hill Road in Notasulga, Monday, November 21st, Macon Progress reporters learned the following:
  • 3 trailer homes were destroyed,
  • FEMA refused to assist because the destruction was to low in number,
  • there was extensive tree damage with tops removed of both pine and hardwoods,
  • we saw a power pole and roof damaged,
  • the Reeltown High School and Band helped in cleaning up,
  • Williams Chapel (Little Texas) came on Nov. 21st to clear debris and stayed all day working.
Also, immediately after the storm, one resident spoke highly of how Mayor Tew and the Notasulga town officials, the Macon County Commission and Chairman Maxwell, Notasulga Police, Macon County Sheriff Department, Macon County Emergency Office and others all came to their aid, working together and really helping in the time of need.  She said she was truly thankful to them all.

Notasulga hit by F2 Tornado Thursday, April 11, 2013

Notasulga, AL (WSFA) - The National Weather Service survey team is confirming that an EF-2 tornado with maximum winds of 120 mph hit Notasulga Thursday evening.

The report is still being compiled, but officials say the tornado touched down at approximately 8:42 p.m. and stayed on the ground for 5.1 miles. The tornado's path was approximately 200 yards wide.

The tornado's strongest point came as it passed near the intersection of Hwy. 14 and Macon County Road 39 where a large home was heavily damaged.

WAKA - Channel 8 News Report
WAFB News Report
WTVM - Channel 9 News Report with Video
WSFA - Channel 12 New Report
Breaking News Report
Opelika Auburn News OANow Report with pictures

History of Tornados in Notasulga

This link has the history of tornados in or near Notasulga, Alabama since 1950.