Calera, Alabama tornado: Damage reported as twister heads toward Chelsea

A wave of storms reportedly swept into Alabama on Saturday, March 15.

Published on: Mar 16, 2025, 07:45:30 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A wave of storms reportedly swept into Alabama on Saturday, March 15. They brought with them a rarely-seen threat level for possible long-track tornadoes, accompanied by winds of up to 70 m.p.h., golf ball-sized hail and torrential rain.

Calera, Alabama tornado: Damage reported as twister heads toward Chelsea (Unsplash - representational image)

Some posts on X claim that a trailer park was hit by the tornado. “Tornado in Calera, AL is doing damage! It hit a trailer park & almost hit the NWS Birmingham Office. God I hope thats the worst we get for the rest of the night,” one reads.

Another post confirming the same says, “Reports of a trailer park in Calera, AL taking a direct hit”.

Some posts on X also say that the tornado is now moving towards Chelsea, Alabama from Calera. “8:15CT: Tornado producing storm moving away from Calera/I-65 and toward Chelsea, AL. Seek immediate shelter in the warned area,” one post reads.

NWS Birmingham claimed on X that the Walmart was damaged. However, the Walmart Global Press Office told HindustanTimes.com in an email that this information is “not true” and that the “store was not damaged.”

People have been urged to call 911 for emergencies during the storm, especially when it poses an immediate threat to life or property. For instance, people can call 911 when a tree falls on a home, during a fire, a medical emergency or a crime in progress.

Here's a look at some videos that have surfaced on social media:

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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