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10th Anniversary of the Tuscaloosa Tornadoes
Posted on 4/27/21 at 9:21 am
Posted on 4/27/21 at 9:21 am
April 27, 2011: A devastating tornado ripped through the heart of Tuscaloosa, killing 53 people including six university students. Among them were Loryn Brown, the well-known daughter of former Alabama football player Shannon Brown, and Ashley Harrison, the girlfriend of long-snapper Carson Tinker. He sustained a broken wrist, concussion and ankle injury, while she died almost immediately from a broken neck. Harrison was 22.
Sports Illustrated Bama Central did a series of articles leading up to today:
Tuscaloosa's Rising from the Tornado Inspired an Age of Champions
In the three years following the April 27 tornado, Alabama football, gymnastics, men's golf, women's golf and softball combined to win seven national titles
To Alabama Baseball, the Game They Loved was a Return to Normalcy Following the April 27 Tornado
78 Minutes: In Tuscaloosa's Hour of Need, the Patterson Family Answered the Call
Memories of Destructive April 27 Tornado Still Vivid for Brian Robinson Jr., Kat Grill
With the Help of Alabama Athletics, Tuscaloosa Has Been Rebuilt Stronger 10 Years Following Deadly Tornado
10 Years Later, Tuscaloosa's Process of Coping, Recovering from Tornado Continues
Sports Illustrated Bama Central did a series of articles leading up to today:
Tuscaloosa's Rising from the Tornado Inspired an Age of Champions
In the three years following the April 27 tornado, Alabama football, gymnastics, men's golf, women's golf and softball combined to win seven national titles
To Alabama Baseball, the Game They Loved was a Return to Normalcy Following the April 27 Tornado
78 Minutes: In Tuscaloosa's Hour of Need, the Patterson Family Answered the Call
Memories of Destructive April 27 Tornado Still Vivid for Brian Robinson Jr., Kat Grill
With the Help of Alabama Athletics, Tuscaloosa Has Been Rebuilt Stronger 10 Years Following Deadly Tornado
10 Years Later, Tuscaloosa's Process of Coping, Recovering from Tornado Continues
Posted on 4/27/21 at 9:28 am to Alabama_Fan
I have a thread that I started over on the OT the other day with a lengthy synopsis of the overall 2011 Super Outbreak. I also included numerous links and videos for many of the tornadoes that occurred in Mississippi and Alabama that day. I know this thread is obviously going to be focused on the tornado that hit Tuscaloosa (and later Birmingham), but I did want to share this thread for those who want to read about the broader outbreak that impacted so many places throughout east Mississippi and Alabama.
Here is the thread: LINK /
Here is the thread: LINK /
Posted on 4/27/21 at 10:17 am to Roll Tide Ravens
quote:Very comprehensive collection of info. Can’t believe it has been 10 years.
I have a thread that I started over on the OT the other day with a lengthy synopsis of the overall 2011 Super Outbreak.
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Posted on 4/27/21 at 10:26 am to Roll Tide Ravens
The morning squall line was my alarm that morning. We lived kinda between Inverness and Hoover, just south of 459, about 4 miles from Cahaba Heights. Woke up to the sound of 4 trees landing on our roof.
Not a great alarm, that I promise you.
Not a great alarm, that I promise you.
Posted on 4/27/21 at 3:49 pm to VaBamaMan
A couple more articles today
Nick Saban Reflects on the April 27 Tornado: "It Really Galvanized the Community in a Lot of Ways"
The Crimson Tide head football coach spoke to the media on the 10th anniversary of the EF-4 tornado that ravaged the city of Tuscaloosa
With Help from Nick's Kids Tornado Rebuilding Goal Completed, But the Mission Continues
Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa house dedication closes important chapter in community's recovery on 10-year anniversary of tornado
Nick Saban Reflects on the April 27 Tornado: "It Really Galvanized the Community in a Lot of Ways"
The Crimson Tide head football coach spoke to the media on the 10th anniversary of the EF-4 tornado that ravaged the city of Tuscaloosa
With Help from Nick's Kids Tornado Rebuilding Goal Completed, But the Mission Continues
Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa house dedication closes important chapter in community's recovery on 10-year anniversary of tornado
Posted on 4/27/21 at 3:51 pm to Alabama_Fan
For those who want to watch, Coach Saban’s press conference referenced in the article posted above:
Nick Saban press conference
Nick Saban press conference
Posted on 4/27/21 at 3:53 pm to Alabama_Fan
Damn I was in school there at the time. Can’t believe it’s been 10 years. That was one eerie day
Posted on 4/27/21 at 5:03 pm to Vidic
This moment ten years ago, 5:00pm CT, the Tuscaloosa-Birmingham tornado was entering the city limits of Tuscaloosa.
This post was edited on 4/27/21 at 5:12 pm
Posted on 4/27/21 at 7:30 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Man its hard to believe its been 10 years now. I will never forget coming into town with my dad for the LSU game that November and being in shock at the destruction.
Those same storms hit a couple places around my hometown, a day I will never forget for as long as I live.
Those same storms hit a couple places around my hometown, a day I will never forget for as long as I live.
Posted on 4/27/21 at 9:56 pm to Bamafan4evr12
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