2011 Cordova–Blountsville tornado

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In the afternoon hours of April 27, 2011, a large, long-tracked and violent EF4 tornado, known as the Cordova tornado, moved across Central Alabama, devastating several communities, including Cordova and Blountsville. The tornado killed 13 and had a maximum width of 1,408 yards (0.800 mi). It occurred as part of the largest tornado outbreak in modern history and was one of eleven EF4 tornadoes to strike the Southern United States on April 27. The tornado was the longest-tracked of the outbreak, carving a 127.8-mile (205.7 km) path of damage through seven counties. The tornado first moved through northeast Pickens County, where it strengthened while impacting structures at EF0 and EF1 intensity, moving past several smaller towns. As the tornado moved into Cordova it reached EF3 intensity and heavily damaged the town. The tornado continued to strengthen as it moved across Alabama, reaching EF4 intensity as it passed northwest of Sumiton. The tornado retained this intensity as it caused sporadic...

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