Yantley, Alabama
Yantley is an unincorporated community in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States.[1]
Yantley | |
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  Yantley Yantley's position in Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 32°14′46″N 88°22′46″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| County | Choctaw |
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 154042 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yantley, Alabama | |
Tornado history
On May 1, 1953, a brief, but violent F4 tornado struck the town, killing two people and injuring three other.[2] Almost 60 years, on April 27, 2011, another EF4 tornado hit Yantley, knocking down trees and power lines, and causing structural damage, as part of the 2011 Super Outbreak.[3]
References
- "Feature Detail Report for: Yantley, Alabama." USGS. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yantley, Alabama Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/1953/5/table
- NOAA Report
Municipalities and communities of Choctaw County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of Alabama highlighting Choctaw County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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