ACTION 8 UPDATE: Survey team confirms two tornadoes hit Wilcox County

ACTION 8 UPDATE: A survey team from the National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes hit Wilcox County on Sunday, April 6.

Both tornadoes hit in and around the Pine Hill area in the western part of the county. That is the same area where one of the Action 8 Lifesaver Radar systems was tracking the severe weather.

Action 8 News had our own crew in Pine Hill to cover the damage before it was confirmed that tornadoes caused it.

Details on the first of two tornadoes to hit Pine Hill in Wilcox County on Sunday, April 6, 2025 – From National Weather Service

The first tornado was rated as an EF1, with peak winds estimated at 90MPH.

Here are other details on it:

Path Length: 0.51 miles
Path Width maximum: 75 yards
Duration: 8:58AM-8:59AM CDT (one minute)

The tornado likely began near Godboldt Avenue and Cedar Avenue in Pine Hill, where a few trees were uprooted. The tornado continued east toward County Road 5, producing weak tree damage. The tornado quickly intensified and reached peak intensity as it crossed Highway 5 resulting in several large softwood pines snapped and minor damage to a home. The tornado then quickly crossed Highway 5, where it quickly dissipated.

Details on the second of two tornadoes to hit Pine Hill in Wilcox County on Sunday, April 6, 2025 – From National Weather Service

The second tornado was also rated as an EF1, with peak winds estimated at 110MPH.

Here are other details on it:

Path Length: 1.22 miles
Path Width maximum: 150 yards
Duration: 8:59AM-9:04AM CDT (five minutes)

The tornado began in the woods behind the intersection of Old Selma Rd and Highway 5 where it resulted in snaps of large
hardwood limbs and some uprooted small trees. An unattached awning to a gas station was lofted and tossed about 50 yards into a tree. This awning was closer to a carport and thus damage was deemed on lower bound.

The tornado continued across Highway 5 resulting in roof damage to a restaurant and continued tree damage with uprooted and some snapped hardwood trees. The tornado continued across Highway 10, producing tree damage. The most significant damage occurred as the tornado crossed Sandpit Rd.

Numerous uprooted and snapped large hardwood and softwood trees occurred at this location. Some patches were rather significant snapping; however, just not enough to warrant a higher rating. A single wide manufactured home was rolled at this location; however, the home was not tied down and sitting on the side of the hill.

As a result a lower bound estimate was given for this damage. The tornado likely continued northeast into the woods where survey crews were unable to reach.

No one was hurt in either tornado.