1995 Joppa–Arab tornado

1995 tornado in Alabama, U.S.

1995 Joppa–Arab tornado

Summary

In the early morning hours of February 16, 1995, an intense tornado impacted the communities of Joppa and Arab, both located in the U.S. state of Alabama. The tornado, which was rated F3 on the Fujita scale, damaged or destroyed many structures along a 14-mile (23 km) long, 703 yards (643 m) wide path that stretched through Marshall County. Six people were killed during the event and 130 other sustained injuries.

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