“We have worked so hard to get here and to see it destroyed like this.Emergency responders were conducting a door-to-door search before dusk. Winds light and variable. The buildings are in danger of collapsing. Montgomery continued to grow during the two World Wars because of military spending in the region and the growth of the state government. Winds light and variable. The National Weather Service In Birmingham said a radar indicated a tornado was in the area.“We have several buildings downtown with serious structural damage,” he said. Chance of rain 30%.Mostly sunny skies. Winfield Townsend, alias Floyd, a negro, was burned at the stake in the little town of Eclectic, 15 miles from Wetumpka, Ala. If it had been Sunday morning with churches at worship, it would have been absolutely devastating as far as injuries and even fatalities. Low 69F. Willis urges people to stay out of the area and allow crews to work.WETUMPKA — Downtown Wetumpka received major tornado damage Saturday after a severe storm came through the River Region.Sheriff Bill Franklin put in place a 6 p.m. curfew until 6 a.m. downtown (Editor's note: This could delay delivery of the newspaper to the area).In Autauga County, a mobile home overturned on County Road 21 North near the Independence community, said Sheriff Joe Sedinger.The damage seems to be confined on the west side of the city along the Coosa River. Chance of rain 30%.Clear skies. One injury was reported by … We’ll come back. First Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church received “major” damage, he said. Winds light and variable.Type at least three characters to start auto complete. By 1870 it had 1,137 residents (with Black residents outnumbering Whites by a margin of 594 to 543); in 1880, 816 residents; by 1890, it had declined to 619, and would bottom out at 562 in 1900. High around 90F. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Find the most current and reliable 14 day weather forecasts, storm alerts, reports and information for Wetumpka, AL, US with The Weather Network.
Check out the weather around the world with our featured, global weather cams High 91F. In the early 21st century Elmore County became one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. Find the most current and reliable 7 day weather forecasts, storm alerts, reports and information for [city] with The Weather Network. Low 71F. Winds light and variable. Winds light and variable.Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late. The negro's crime was attempted assault on Mrs. Lonnie Harrington, whose husband set fire to the fuel which reduced Townsend's body to ashes.In 1886, the worst flood in city history inundated the west bank and most of downtown.
Low 73F. Winds light and variable.Generally sunny. Low 72F.
The city is considered part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Area.. Wetumpka identifies as "The City of Natural Beauty".
Winfield Townsend, alias Floyd, a negro, was burned at the stake in the little town of Eclectic, 15 miles from Wetumpka, Ala. 45: Extensive flooding of farm lands begins. In addition water begins to enter the basements of some businesses in Wetumpka. High around 90F. Help. Chance of rain 80%.Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms in the morning. We’ll clean up and come back.”One injury was reported by 4:30 p.m., said Mayor Jerry Willis. WETUMPKA, ALABAMA (AL) 36092 local weather forecast and current conditions, radar, satellite loops, severe weather warnings, long range forecast.