Mobile-area historical tornado activity is below Alabama state average. It is 30% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 4/18/1950, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.8 miles away from the Mobile city center injured 15 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages. More @Wikipedia
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