Looking northeastward from the postal facility parking lot over the southwest corner of the FunZone.ĭamage at the Saddlebrook Ridge Apartment complexĭamage at the Saddlebrook Ridge Apartment complex. Roofing material plastered against the fenceline, bent southward. Minibus overturned in the ditch north of the FunZone. Little ones are just as welcome as their parents at this park.Dont spend t. Note the Steel Electric pole being replaced. Ride the coasters with the whole family at Dothans Fun Zone Skate Center. Standing in the parking lot of the Shell station, looking northeastward across Atlanta Highway at the SaddleBrooke Ridge Apartments. The girder is from the top of the Gas Station overhang. North wall of the FunZone collapsed on cars in the parking lotĭamage to the Shell station on Atlanta Highway, north of the FunZone. North parking lot of the FunZone, looking northeastward Looking southeast from the center of the parking lot north of the FunZone Standing at the north end of the FunZone parking lot looking northeast at the apartment complex. Standing towards the west end of the north side of the FunZone, looking southeast. South side of the southeast corner of the FunZone Showing roof materials some was blown off and some was cleared off. Southwest corner of the FunZone, looking northeastwardīetween Post Office and FunZone looking south at the back side of the post office. A Tornado Warning was in effect for Montgomery County from 953 AM CST to 1045 AM CST. The tornado touched down at approximately 1025 AM CST and lifted around 1035 AM CST. The tornado continued another 2.25 miles northeastward ending in a field just south of Wares Ferry Road. At the Saddleback Ridge Apartment Complex, at least two apartment buildings lost their roofs and portions of the second floor. As the tornado crossed the Atlanta Highway, several metal power poles were either significantly bent or downed. Several vehicles were tossed around and significantly damaged or crushed by debris from the building. This was a large metal building structure which was nearly totally destroyed. Just to the north.the tornado produced major damage to the Fun Zone Skating Rink. Other postal vehicles and cars in the parking lot were moved or received significant damage. A tractor trailer was completely turned around and moved 30 yards and flipped over. Numerous trees were snapped off at ground level on the south and west sides of the building. The main doors of the post office were blown in and portions of the roof were lifted off to the north. ball field complex and struck the Montgomery Postal Processing and Distribution Center and Post Office. Near the Atlanta Highway.the tornado crossed the A.U.M. Numerous trees were snapped off or downed along the path with minor roof damage to numerous homes. The tornado crossed Interstate 85 at Bell Road and continued northeastward to the Atlanta Highway.just west of Taylor Road. Tthe tornado touched down approximately 1.4 miles southwest of the Shakespeare Festival and tracked northeastward across the Woodmere and Beauvoir Lakes Subdivisions. The tornado damage path was approximately 6.8 miles long and 250 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado has been rated an F2 on the Fujita Damage Intensity Scale. It has been determined that the damage was the result of a tornado. National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the storm damage that affected the city of Montgomery. After many visits to Dothan to inspect the building and the area, the family made the big decision to move to the Southeast corner of Alabama.Montgomery F2 Tornado - November 15, 2006 The McIlwains were approached to purchase the Playground located off of Westgate Parkway. The couple worked to rebuild their business while communities from far and wide reached out to them.including the Wiregrass! The 31 children and 11 staff members who were inside, miraculously survived. In a matter of seconds the building was completely gone. Owners, Rocky & Lisa McIlwain would like to tell you a little bit about Fun Zone.Ī devastating tornado destroyed their Montgomery, Alabama Fun Zone on November 15, 2006 Fun Zone Skate Center is the premier place for family fun in Dothan Alabama!
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