Monday, July 24, 1:50 PM - Sudden Wind Damage

Leon Dodd surveys damage to the roofs of two buildings on his Dime Road property. A neighbor, Phillip Elkins witnessed the unique event as the "mini-tornado" took metal roofing from two former chicken houses. The wind apparently caused an electrical line to be broken and in turn started a minor grass fire. The Haleyville Fire Department quickly responded to an explosion and fire call to 9-1-1. The explosion was apparently the electrical short and the fire was the dry grass.

No one was injured and property damage was limited to the metal roof and insulation blown off. According to Phillip Elkins, the wind took the metal and insulation high into the air and dropped it over 1/4 mile away. Having a witness describe the wind damage eliminated doubt as to what had occurred.