5 Years Later

The five-year anniversary of the April 27, 2011, tornado that hit Tuscaloosa and many more towns across the state of Alabama provides us a chance to appreciate how far the city has come in a short time.

People and businesses across West Alabama are taking time this week to remember the April 27, 2011, tornado, and the city of Tuscaloosa will also do its part to honor the anniversary. The city unveiled a new website aimed at showcasing the recovery process as the community continues to rebuild from that EF-4 tornado...

As we approach the fifth anniversary of April 27, 2011, we look back at that day and towards our future with our special video series, "Five Years Later."

As we approach the fifth anniversary of April 27, 2011, we look back at that day and towards our future with our special video series, "Five Years Later."

As we approach the fifth anniversary of April 27, 2011, we look back at that day and towards our future with our special video series, "Five Years Later."

Five years have passed since April 27, 2011. Alabama was devastated by a generational tornado outbreak that day; 62 tornadoes caused massive destruction as they carved their way across the state.

As we approach the fifth anniversary of April 27, 2011, we look back at that day and towards our future with our special video series, "Five Years Later."

Wednesday marks five years since an EF-4 tornado devastated Tuscaloosa on April 27, 2011. The University of Alabama shared a special message and video on social media this morning ahead of the anniversary.

On April 27th, 2011 at 5:13 pm, a tornado more than a mile wide touched down and ripped a path across Tuscaloosa.

Where were you on April 27, 2011?