Confirmed tornado damages multiple homes in Pinson, Alabama
A confirmed tornado touched down in Jefferson County, Alabama, on February 26, 2026, damaging multiple homes in the Pinson area. Severe thunderstorms moved across parts of northern and central Alabama, bringing strong winds and large hail to Jefferson, St. Clair, Blount, and Calhoun counties, along with strong, damaging winds.
Tornado damage in Jefferson County, Alabama on February 26, 2026. Credit: CPFD
A confirmed tornado struck Jefferson County, Alabama, during the afternoon hours of Thursday, February 26, damaging multiple homes in the Pinson Area.
At least 20 homes were damaged in the Pinson area, NEWS 9 reported, while WVTM13 reported 14 homes were damaged, with both citing the Center Point Fire Department (CPFD).
The tornado touched down at around 15:41 CST (21:41 UTC), roughly 3 km (2 miles) southwest of Trusville.
The National Weather Service (NWS) received numerous reports of damage along Highway 11 near Roosevelt Boulevard and Mary Taylor Road, and a video confirmation of a tornado from social media.
Emergency personnel from CPFD and Jefferson County Emergency Management responded to multiple locations to assist residents and assess damage. Jefferson County 911 urged residents to avoid the Pinson and Clay areas due to downed power lines blocking roads after the thunderstorms passed through.
“What we do know happened is we had people affected out here, people whose lives were going one way, and then an hour later, life was different,” said the director of the Jefferson County EMA, Jim Coker. “So we have a lot of responders out here to make sure that they’re okay, to make sure that the power gets turned back on.”
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) had issued a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather across portions of central and northern Alabama earlier in the day.
The tornado formed along a cold front advancing through the southeastern United States, where favorable atmospheric conditions supported isolated supercell development.
Hailstones measuring from 2 to 5 cm (0.7–2 inches) in diameter were reported in Blount and Sain Calrie counties, while 3.1 cm (1.25 inches) hail was reported in the Pinson area. Trees and power lines are down on Bud Holmes Road and Hillview Street due to strong winds accompanying the hail.
“The Bud Homes Road area is experiencing downed trees, power lines, and some structural damage. Please avoid this area and follow directions from emergency personnel. A large public safety presence is on site,” the CPFD said in its community alert.
“There is a tree down at Shadow Lake on the new bridge. Please avoid the area if possible and use caution!” they added.
Crews worked through the evening to remove fallen trees and secure areas with downed power lines. Local officials reported that despite the extent of structural damage, community response and communication were effective in ensuring safety.
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