Alabama Tornado Database
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| F3 Tornadoes(170) |
| Year |
Month |
Day |
Time (CST) |
County |
Damage Scale |
Path Length (Miles) |
Fatalities |
Injuries |
Location |
| 2008 |
01 |
10 |
1611 |
Tuscaloosa Storm Survey |
F3 |
5.62 |
0 |
0 |
6.2 SE Sterling - 8.2 E Sterling
The tornado touched down around just southwest of the intersection of AL-69 and CR-38, near Windham Springs. From there, it traveled northeast across
the intersection, and then roughly parallel to CR-38 for about 5 miles, before lifting northeast of the Wiley Community. At least 5 structures were heavily
damaged, including a church in Windham Springs and a general store in Wiley. At least 300 trees were either snapped or uprooted along the damage path. |
| 2008 |
01 |
10 |
1420 |
Lamar Storm Survey Mississippi Survey |
F3 |
4.56 |
0 |
0 |
3.1 WSW Molloy - 1.8 NNE Molloy
This tornado is a continuation of a tornado that originally touched down in Lowndes County Mississippi. It It crossed into Alabama near Willie Greer Road, just
north AL-18. From there, it continued to move east-northeast, remaining just north of AL-18 as it passed close to the town of Molloy. The tornado finally
lifted near McNees Crossing Road, just northeast of Molloy. Along its path in Alabama, the tornado took the roof off of two homes, destroyed 2 wooden
barns, moved the foundation of 2 mobile homes, and uprooted several huge trees. |
| 2002 |
11 |
10 |
2015 |
Fayette-Walker-Winston-Cullman Storm Survey More Storm Info |
F3 |
72.6 |
7 |
53 |
6.0 NNE Fayette-5.8 W Townley-7.6 SE Arley-1 SE Holly Pond
The most intense damage occurred from US 78/SR 118 to Saragossa. At least 325 structures were damaged or destroyed. |
| 2002 |
11 |
10 |
1852 |
Fayette-Walker-Winston Storm Survey |
F3 |
44.3 |
4 |
38 |
5.6 NNW Fayette-4.5 SW Carbon Hill-2.5 ESE Arley
Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Carbon Hill Elementary School was heavily damaged. All the fatalities
occurred along SR 195 in the Rose Hill Community. The injuries were minor to moderate. |
| 2001 |
11 |
24 |
1055 |
Pickens-Lamar-Fayette-Walker Storm Survey |
F3 |
38.7 |
2 |
1 |
5.7 SW Kennedy-1.0 S Carbon Hill
Extensive structural damage occurred along the path. 2 fatalities occurred in a mobile home just southwest
of Kennedy. |
| 2001 |
10 |
13 |
1225 |
Baldwin Storm Survey |
F3 |
0.2 |
0 |
0 |
Foley
An F3 tornado initially touched down just south of the Grove Home Park on County Road 16. The tornado then tracked north just
east of County Road 65 to County Road 12, just southwest of Foley. The tornado blew down numerous trees, destroyed a
manufactured home and damaged several others in the Grove Home Park. The tornado destroyed two large cement block buildings
and damaged another three near County Road 12. A large panel truck filled with heavy tools was picked up and carried about 60
feet, and several other cars were thrown 15 to 25 feet. No injuries were reported. |
| 2000 |
12 |
16 |
1446 |
Etowah-Cherokee Storm Survey |
F3 |
12.8 |
0 |
14 |
5.3 ENE Gadsden-3.4 SW Centre
250 homes sustained damage and numerous trees were downed. The damage occurred from Tidmore Bend to Pollard Bend with
the greatest damage in the Coates Bend Community. |
| 1998 |
4 |
8 |
1801 |
Pickens-Tuscaloosa Storm Survey |
F3 |
19.5 |
0 |
1 |
2.0 S Gordo-7.6 N Northport
5 homes destroyed and 24 others damaged. 11 mobile homes destroyed and several damaged. |
| 1997 |
11 |
21 |
1940 |
Mobile |
F3 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
Saraland
An F3 tornado touched down just east of I-65 in Saraland near Shelton Beach Estates. The tornado skipped east northeast along the
ground before lifting back into the cloud near U S Highway 43. Three homes were almost completely gone, three more suffered
major damage and about sixty homes in the middle-class neighbourhood suffered some damage. Most of the damage was
consistent with an F1 or F2 tornado. No one was injured. Several people knew they were under a tornado warning and were able to
take cover before the storm struck. Most of the residents said they did not hear the familiar "Freight Train Sound" before the
tornado struck. |
| 1996 |
3 |
18 |
2023 |
Elmore-Tallapoosa Storm Survey |
F3 |
24.0 |
0 |
0 |
1.0 NE Eclectic-1.0 N Jacksons Gap
Numerous buildings of al types were damaged. |
| 1996 |
3 |
6 |
0342 |
Dallas Storm Survey |
F3 |
19.0 |
4 |
40 |
1.0 SSW Marion Junction-7.0 NNE Selma
14 homes destroyed, 19 homes had major damage, and 5 with minor damage. 20 mobile homes destroyed, 17 major and
and 12 minor damage. 2 fatalities occurred in mobile homes and 2 in permanent homes. |
| 1995 |
2 |
16 |
0459 |
Cullman-Marshall |
F3 |
14.0 |
6 |
130 |
3 W Joppa-5 SW Guntersville
One death occurred in a house and the others occurred in mobile homes. 157 homes were destroyed and 12 businesses were destroyed. |
| 1994 |
6 |
26 |
2050 |
Limestone |
F3 |
3.0 |
0 |
0 |
2 NW Athens
One home was completely demolished. |
| 1994 |
6 |
26 |
2000 |
Lauderdale**(Started in Tennessee) |
F3 |
3.0 |
0 |
3 |
Lexington
The most significant damage occurred in Tennessee but 15 homes in the Mary's Chapel area sustained significant damage.
Two injuries occurred in an overturned mobile home. |
| 1993 |
2 |
21 |
1800 |
Cherokee |
F3 |
14.0 |
0 |
5 |
Pine Grove-Tecumseh
5 injuries occurred in mobile homes. 13 mobile homes and 2 houses were destroyed and many more with damage. |
| 1992 |
3 |
10 |
0205 |
Greene-Hale |
F3 |
18.0 |
2 |
7 |
5.0 SE Forkland-5.0 E Greensboro
1 fatality in a mobile home and an infant killed in a permanent home. Many homes were destroyed along the path. |
| 1988 |
11 |
20 |
0053 |
Tuscaloosa |
F3 |
0.5 |
0 |
8 |
Tuscaloosa
The tornado hit the southern part of Tuscaloosa. 15 homes destroyed, 25 with light to moderate
damage, and 50 were slightly damaged. |
| 1988 |
11 |
4 |
1620 |
Franklin-Colbert-Lawrence |
F3 |
60.0 |
0 |
16 |
Tuscumbia-4 N Town Creek
A truck stop and restaurant were severely damaged in Colbert County. 9 homes wee destroyed and 38 were damaged. Several mobile
homes were destroyed. Numerous barns and outbuildings were destroyed and numerous trees were uprooted. |
| 1988 |
1 |
19 |
1725 |
Cullman |
F3 |
10.0 |
0 |
35 |
Loretto-Cullman
Several buildings were damaged in Loretto. A distribution center had 75 trailer rigs severely damaged. Extensive damage occurred
to a shopping center in Cullman. 13 homes, 15 mobile homes, and 6 businesses were destroyed. Hundreds of structures were damaged. |
| 1986 |
11 |
25 |
2206 |
Barbour-Coffee-Dale |
F3 |
44.0 |
0 |
4 |
Elamville-Clio-Clayton
Numerous homes and businesses sustained damage along the path. |
| 1986 |
3 |
12 |
1525 |
Marion |
F3 |
2.5 |
0 |
0 |
Winfield
Several trees were downed and one home was destroyed. Several small structures were damaged. |
| 1986 |
3 |
12 |
1458 |
Lamar |
F3 |
6.0 |
0 |
0 |
2.0 SE Millport-3.0 NNW Kennedy
One school was damaged, one automobile was blown off the road, one railroad car was overturned, and a lumber
yard was destroyed. |
| 1986 |
3 |
12 |
1415 |
Pickens |
F3 |
16.0 |
2 |
0 |
4.0 NW Aliceville-8.5 W Reform
Two fatalities occurred in a home that was destroyed. At least 5 homes were destroyed and 40 others damaged. Numerous
trees were downed. |
| 1985 |
8 |
16 |
1315 |
Cullman-Morgan |
F3 |
34.0 |
0 |
6 |
3 W Hanceville-Valhermoso Springs
Numerous homes were damaged and numerous trees were blown down. Several of the homes were completely demolished.
Massive damage across northern Cullman County. |
| 1985 |
8 |
16 |
1140 |
Morgan-Limestone |
F3 |
45.0 |
0 |
2 |
Danville-Salem
Numerous homes and buildings were damaged or destroyed. |
| 1985 |
4 |
5 |
1720 |
St. Clair-Talladega |
F3 |
3.0 |
0 |
0 |
Logan Martin Dam-Alpine
Several trees were downed and several buildings were damaged near Alpine. A large crane was toppled
and some steel transmission towers were knocked down near the dam. |
| 1985 |
4 |
5 |
1710 |
Etowah |
F3 |
8.0 |
0 |
1 |
Union-Sardis City-Smith Chapel
10 homes were destroyed, cars were blown into houses, one community was totally destroyed, one stable was destroyed,
and 7 chicken houses were demolished. One woman was injured in her pickup truck. |
| 1985 |
4 |
5 |
1645 |
Marshall |
F3 |
8.0 |
0 |
5 |
Albertville
Numerous homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. Numeorus barns and chicken houses were destroyed.
The greatest damage occurred near US 431 in Albertville. |
| 1985 |
4 |
5 |
1634 |
Cullman |
F3 |
3.0 |
0 |
0 |
Goldridge-Etha
One brick home was totally destroyed. Several outbuildings and mobile homes were damaged or destroyed. |
| 1984 |
5 |
3 |
0600 |
Montgomery-Elmore |
F3 |
7.0 |
5 |
37 |
Montgomery area
4 fatalities and several injuries occurred as the violent tornado overturned 25 cars and a few trucks on the northern bypass.
Damage was extensive along the entire path of the tornado. At least 20 homes were destroyed, 36 homes sustained major damage, 157 homes
had minor damage, 9 mobile homes were destroyed, 8 businesses were destroyed, and numerous vehicles were destroyed. |
| 1984 |
3 |
24 |
1938 |
Clarke |
F3 |
4.0 |
0 |
0 |
Jackson area
A large part of a school was destroyed and several automobiles were destroyed. At least 40 homes and businesses were
damaged or destroyed. Numerous trees were blown down. |
| 1983 |
12 |
6 |
0251 |
Dallas |
F3 |
13.0 |
1 |
19 |
Near Selma
The tornado first touched down near Alabama Highway 22 just west of Selma and moved northeastward.
The fatality occurred when the brick and concrete block wall of an apartment caved in on the couch
where the victim was apparently sleeping. Seven students at Selma University received minor injuries
when the roof and parts of the second floor of their dormitory was destroyed. The dorm was occupied
by 50 students when the storm hit. The other injuries occured to people in their homes that were either
damaged or destroyed. At least 103 structures were damaged or destroyed. Additional damage included a
new car dealership in which buildings were damaged and 30 to 40 vehicles were destroyed. |
| 1983 |
12 |
3 |
1837 |
Calhoun |
F3 |
4.0 |
2 |
51 |
Oxford
The tornado struck a shopping center consisting of an E to W row of adjoining buildings
along U.S. 78. The deaths and most of the injuries occurred when a grocery store in the
direct path was destroyed. The windward wall apparently failed and the roof of the store
collapsed inward. The grocery shelves kept the roof from crashing all the way to the floor
and sveral hours were required for rescuers to reach all of the trapped victims. The 2 deaths
were reported to have occurred in the rear or south part of the store. Three single famaily
homes were destroyed and 14 were damaged. One apartment building was damaged. Three mobile homes
were destroyed and 11 damaged. Three business buildings were destroyed and 9 damaged as well as
25 to 30 automobiles being either damaged or destroyed. |
| 1983 |
11 |
15 |
0012 |
Cullman |
F3 |
17.0 |
0 |
19 |
SW Phelan-Bolte-Berlin-Birdsong-Baileyton
Several brick homes were flattened. At least 10 homes were destroyed and 10 mobile homes were demolished.
22 homes, 5 mobile homes, a grocery store, a church, and 2 chicken houses were all damaged. Several vehicles
were damaged. |
| 1983 |
5 |
19 |
1615 |
DeKalb |
F3 |
1.2 |
0 |
3 |
W Fort Payne-Fort Payne
A manufactuing plant was extensively damaged and three workers were injured. The high school sustained damage
in the stadium, bleachers, and concession stand. 14 trailers were destroyed and 20 were damaged. |
| 1983 |
5 |
16 |
0310 |
Coffee |
F3 |
1.5 |
0 |
1 |
New Brockton
One home was totally destroyed and at least 7 others were damaged. The Masonic Lodge, 3 trailers, 8 businesses,
and two churches were damaged. |
| 1982 |
4 |
26 |
1325 |
Lamar-Marion |
F3 |
12.0 |
0 |
0 |
Near Beaverton-Near Winfield
The tornado touched down near Beaverton in eastern Lamar county and moved almost due E along a track
south of Guin to near Winfield in Marion county. A mobile home was blown away near Beaverton and a home
was completely destroyed S of Guin. The only thing that remained was the front steps. Even the plumbing
had been ripped out of the ground. Several barns and sheds were destroyed. Near Winfield, the tornado
passed right in front of a 15 car funeral procession that was being escorted by the Winfield police chief.
Trees were uprooted and there was damage to the Winfield City Park. Eyewitnesses in Winfield reported that
3 funnels could have been involved as the tornado moved through a wooded area between some homes.
One inch hail was reported. |
| 1982 |
4 |
25 |
0520 |
Mobile |
F3 |
1.5 |
0 |
0 |
Dauphin Island
2 unoccuppied homes were leveled and 5 other homes received severe damage. Several other homes sustained
roof damage and many trees and power lines were flattened. |
| 1981 |
4 |
1 |
0215 |
Russell |
F3 |
3.5 |
2 |
23 |
Hurtsboro
Major tornado devastated Hurtsboro's business district and much of the residential area.
One person was killed whe the storm destroyed their mobile home. Another was killed when
their home was destroyed. Eight of the injured were admitted to hospitals. Damage was
estimated at 8.5 million. About 80% of property in the city was damaged or destroyed.
Twenty-five homes, 8 mobile homes and 25 businesses were totally destroyed. Forty-one homes
and 10 businesses were heavily damaged. The tornado apparently touched down just W of the
city limits and moved eastward through the central part of the city before lifting along
Alabama Highway 26 E of Hurtsboro. |
| 1979 |
11 |
25 |
1250 |
Montgomery-Elmore |
F3 |
12.0 |
0 |
20 |
Montgomery
Damage estimated near $1,000,000 in southern and eastern sections of the Montgomery Metro area.
Twenty people were injured, 1 seriously. In the Green Acres area, 7 homes were destroyed, 15 had major damage, and 30
had minor damage. In the Bellhurst subdivision, numerous homes sustained roof and tree damage. The Fieldcrest
apartment complex sustained about $250,000 damage, with 4 units destroyed and 80 damaged. The tornado tracked
northeastward for several miles from its touchdown in SE Montgomery, then moved NNE and partially aloft, touching
down near the Tallapoosa River and continuing a short distance into Elmore County S of Wetumpka where an old
unoccupied house was heavily damaged and trees were uprooted. |
| 1978 |
4 |
18 |
1700 |
Monroe |
F3 |
12.0 |
0 |
30 |
Limestone-Peterman
25 homes were damaged or destroyed. One trailer was destroyed and 20 businesses were damaged. |
| 1977 |
4 |
4 |
1430 |
St. Clair |
F3 |
7.0 |
1 |
0 |
Ashville
Tornado traveled NE along highway 411. One house destroyed and 2 had major damage.
Three mobile homes, 7 barns, and 1 small business all destroyed. |
| 1976 |
3 |
20 |
2250 |
Blount |
F3 |
20.0 |
0 |
11 |
Cleveland-Snead
The tornado struck with savage fury damaging 15 houses and 3 mobile homes. Two mobile homes
were destroyed along with 6 barns and 2 sheds. |
| 1976 |
3 |
20 |
2245 |
Cullman |
F3 |
10.0 |
0 |
17 |
Simcoe-Baileyton
38 trailers were destroyed. 15 businesses, 47 homes, 20 chicken houses, 34 barns, a school, and a church were damaged. |
| 1976 |
3 |
20 |
2100 |
Lauderdale |
F3 |
1.0 |
0 |
2 |
SW Anderson
Several homes along Highway 72 were damaged and 2 farm houses were destroyed. |
| 1976 |
3 |
12 |
2120 |
Elmore |
F3 |
5.0 |
0 |
15 |
Eclectic
Many persons said they heard the tornado and took cover. The Eclectic City Hall clock stopped at 9:23 pm.
Eight homes were completely destroyed with major damage to 10 and minor damage to 12. Seven mobile homes were
demolished with major damage to 1 and minor damage to 2. Three businesses received major damage with damage
to 6 barns and 6 boats. 8 cattle wre lost. |
| 1976 |
3 |
12 |
2030 |
Autauga |
F3 |
15.0 |
0 |
4 |
Jones-Poses Crossroads-Alpine
6 houses and 3 mobile homes destroyed, with 17 other houses 7 mobile homes receiving major damage.
Additional damage to 1 business, 10 farm buildings and 1 tractor. |
| 1975 |
1 |
10 |
1830 |
Lee |
F3 |
N/A |
0 |
6 |
Opelika-Salem
3 homes were totally destroyed along Highway 77. 5 trailers were demolished and 22 homes were damaged. |
| 1975 |
1 |
10 |
1800 |
Macon |
F3 |
1.0 |
0 |
9 |
Cotton Valley
17 homes were destroyed and 28 homes were damaged. |
| 1975 |
1 |
10 |
1614 |
St. Clair Storm Report |
F3 |
20.0 |
1 |
60 |
Pell City-Ragland
At least 54 homes were destroyed and 307 homes were damaged. 15 trailers were destroyed and 27 businesses were damaged or destroyed.
One person was killed at a service station. |
| 1974 |
12 |
19 |
1630 |
Pike |
F3 |
10.0 |
0 |
0 |
Brundidge
2 barns, 4 trailers and a brick house were totally destroyed with 3 other houses heavily damaged.
8 hogs blown 30 yards from their pen and killed. |
| 1974 |
12 |
19 |
1404 |
Pike |
F3 |
0.5 |
0 |
1 |
font color=navy>8N Troy
2 vehicles struck on U.S. 231. One fully loaded truck was flipped several times and another smaller
truck was spun around and had the rear window broken. Injury occurred as first vehicle was flipped and was minor. |
| 1974 |
4 |
3 |
2124 |
Morgan-Limestone-Madison-Jackson Storm Report |
F3 |
41.0 |
0 |
50 |
7 SE Decatur-Redstone Arsenal-NW Princeton
Redstone Arsenal was severely damaged. Homes, trailers, businesses, and a school were destroyed. Many homes were destroyed om Monte Santo Mountain.
Several trailers were destroyed near Princeton. Numerous reports of strange optical phenomenon were reported including ball lightning. |
| 1974 |
4 |
3 |
1635 |
Cherokee Storm Report |
F3 |
14.0 |
0 |
20 |
6 SW Centre-Alexis
Several trailers were destroyed at Moshat. Several more mobile homes were destroyed and blown into Weiss Lake
near Spring Creek. At least 5 homes were damaged. |
| 1974 |
1 |
28 |
0522 |
Fayette |
F3 |
0.75 |
0 |
0 |
Southern Fayette Co.
1 house seriously damaged with moderate damage to 10 other homes and a manufacturing plant.
About 40 homes received minor damage. Tree and utility pole damage. |
| 1974 |
1 |
26 |
1700 |
Randolph |
F3 |
20.0 |
1 |
7 |
Rock Stand-Highway-Haywood-Moores-Bethal Intial
damage was at Rock Stand where a barn was unroofed and trees down. Funnel then lifted and touched down at Tin Shop
community when 2 trailers were destroyed and a house damaged. At the Highway community, 2 frame houses were destroyed
killing 1 occupant and seriously injuring 2 others. At Haywood, a trailer and a house wre destroyed with heavy damage
to another house, trailer, workshop and 5 barns. Near Moores Store and Bethal, 1 house and 2 trailers were damaged
and 2 buildings destroyed. Remaining injuries were minor. |
| 1973 |
12 |
30 |
1658 |
Dale |
F3 |
1.5 |
0 |
23 |
Fort Rucker-Ozark
30 buildings and homes sustained heavy damage. 5 were completely demolished. |
| 1973 |
12 |
29 |
1840 |
Henry |
F3 |
12.0 |
0 |
2 |
W Headland-S Bethlehem
10 homes and a church were destroyed. 46 homes and businesses were damaged. |
| 1973 |
12 |
29 |
1625 |
Coffee-Dale |
F3 |
8.0 |
0 |
11 |
W Enterprise-N Coppinville-Fort Rucker
8 homes were destroyed and 23 homes were damaged in the Enterprise area. 7 trailers and a service station were damaged or destroyed. |
| 1973 |
11 |
27 |
1833 |
Madison |
F3 |
14.0 |
0 |
42 |
Huntsville
One large hangar and 46 aircraft were damaged. The weather office was partially unroofed. A trailer park was struck destroying 19 mobile
homes. At least one home was totally destroyed and 67 homes were damaged. 2 motels and 28 businesses were damaged or destroyed. |
| 1973 |
5 |
27 |
1750 |
Jefferson-St. Clair-Etowah |
F3 |
50.0 |
1 |
76 |
NE Tarrant-Center Point-Springville-St Clair Springs-Ashville-Gadsden
Heavy damage occurred in Center Point where 32 homes and 48 mobile homes were destroyed. Over 300 homes were damaged. |
| 1972 |
1 |
13 |
0215 |
Barbour-Henry |
F3 |
16.0 |
0 |
2 |
2 E Clopton-Edwin-SE Barbour Co
Several homes were damaged or destroyed along the path. Numerous trees were downed. Much of the path was through
rural areas. |
| 1971 |
4 |
23 |
1140 |
Monroe-Butler |
F3 |
15.0 |
0 |
0 |
Old Texas-Greenville
Near total destruction occurred along the first 10 miles of the tornado path. |
| 1971 |
3 |
3 |
0400 |
Pike |
F3 |
2.0 |
0 |
0 |
Brundidge
2 homes were demolished, 3 trucks were overturned, a mobile home was overturned, and several other
structures were damaged. Many trees were downed along the path. |
| 1971 |
3 |
2 |
1000 |
Pike-Barbour |
F3 |
36.0 |
0 |
0 |
W Springhill-N Brundidge-Louisville
One house and barn were damaged near Springhill. 3 homes were destroyed and a country club and warehouse were damaged in North Brundidge.
Several farm buildings and homes were damaged near Louisville. |
| 1971 |
2 |
26 |
1100 |
Greene |
F3 |
5.0 |
0 |
0 |
3 SW Eutaw-1 E Eutaw
8 homes were destroyed, 19 homes were damaged, 2 mobile homes were demolished, and a few buildings
were heavily damaged. |
| 1971 |
2 |
4 |
1945 |
Marion-Franklin |
F3 |
40.0 |
1 |
14 |
7 S Hamilton-Sugar Bend-Bear Creek-Dime
Extensive damage occurred along the entire path. 50 homes were damaged or destroyed. Several barns and outbuildings
were demolished. Several mobile homes were destroyed. |
| 1970 |
3 |
19 |
2308 |
Chambers |
F3 |
2.0 |
2 |
14 |
Little Shawmut-Plant City
A large school and two churches were severely damaged. 6 homes were destroyed, 15 homes sustained major damage, and
3 mobile homes were damaged. Numerous homes suffered minor damage. |
| 1968 |
11 |
17 |
1245 |
Coosa-Chilton |
F3 |
38.0 |
1 |
24 |
9 SW Clanton-3 N Rockford
Significant damage was reported to structures along the entire path. 15 homes were demolished, 25 homes were damaged,
3 trailers and 10 barns were destroyed. One motel had extensive damage where 30 trucks and automobiles were damaged.
2500 acres of timber were destroyed. |
| 1967 |
12 |
18 |
0625 |
Sumter |
F3 |
8.0 |
0 |
0 |
Bellamy-Coatopa Communities
2 homes destroyed and 7 damaged. 2 miles of powerlines wrecked and numerous trees
uprooted or twisted off. |
| 1967 |
12 |
18 |
0325 |
Morgan-Madison |
F3 |
22.0 |
2 |
27 |
Talucah-NW Laceys Spring-NW Gurley
At least 22 homes were destroyed in southeast Huntsville. 16 trailers were destroyed where one death occurred. Over 100 homes sustained damage. |
| 1967 |
10 |
24 |
1900 |
Colbert-Lawrence |
F3 |
15.0 |
0 |
3 |
E Colbert Heights-N Leighton-3 N Town Creek
One trailer was destroyed in Cook's Lane. Numerous trees were blown down in rural locations along the path. At least 7 homes
were destroyed and several farm buildings were destroyed near Town Creek. Many homes and a church were damaged. |
| 1967 |
10 |
24 |
1845 |
Lauderdale |
F3 |
12.0 |
0 |
1 |
W Florence-Shoals Creek
10 homes were destroyed with many almost completely leveled. A school and 10 other homes were heavily damaged. |
| 1967 |
5 |
6 |
1845 |
Jefferson |
F3 |
4.0 |
1 |
25 |
West End-Homewood
Major damage to 30 industrial buildings. 60 homes damaged and utility lines blown down.
Drive-in theater destroyed. |
| 1965 |
3 |
17 |
0730 |
Colbert-Lauderdale-Limestone |
F3 |
33.0 |
0 |
22 |
Tuscumbia-Wilson Dam-SE Killen-Center Star-Anderson-Good Springs
At least 60 homes were destroyed and 400 homes were damaged. Approximately 40 businesses and over 100 farm buildings were damaged or
destroyed. |
| 1965 |
2 |
11 |
1840 |
Pickens |
F3 |
1.5 |
0 |
18 |
Aliceville
12 homes were demolished and 42 homes were damaged. A church, motel,and several commercial buildings were
damaged. One farm suffered extensive damage. |
| 1964 |
4 |
28 |
1700 |
Cleburne**(Moved into Haralson Co, Ga) |
F3 |
4.0 |
0 |
8 |
Fruithurst-Muscadine
One house and store were destroyed and several other buildings were damaged ar Fruithurst. One person was injured
in an overturned trailer at Muscadine. |
| 1964 |
4 |
28 |
1545 |
Talladega |
F3 |
NA |
0 |
1 |
Lincoln
One motel was almost completely destroyed. On person was injured by flying debris. |
| 1964 |
3 |
25 |
1545 |
Winston |
F3 |
5.0 |
0 |
7 |
3 W Addison
7 people were injured in one home that was demolished in the Machen community. 19 homes were damaged, 6 barns and chicken
houses were destroyed, 30 barns were damaged, and several buildings were damaged. |
| 1964 |
3 |
9 |
1700 |
Lauderdale |
F3 |
15.0 |
2 |
5 |
Near Florence-Whitehead
A concrete block cafe was demolished. Two homes were totally destroyed killing a person in each one. Several other
homes and automobiles were damaged. |
| 1963 |
3 |
17 |
1000 |
Bibb |
F3 |
2.0 |
0 |
4 |
Brent-Centreville
One home was demolished injuring the occupants in Brent. 25 homes and and a lagre cotton mill were heavily
damaged in Brent. Minor roof damage occurred in Centreville. |
| 1962 |
3 |
21 |
0100 |
Calhoun Storm Report |
F3 |
2.0 |
0 |
10 |
Weaver
2 homes were demolished and 5 others heavily damaged. 25 additional homes suffered minor
damage. Numerous trees were uprooted and many automobiles were damaged. |
| 1961 |
12 |
11 |
1900 |
Perry |
F3 |
10.0 |
0 |
2 |
Marion
Most of the damage in Marion where 3 houses, a store and hatchery were demolished
and several other houses damaged. |
| 1961 |
12 |
11 |
1805 |
Calhoun |
F3 |
3.0 |
0 |
0 |
Jacksonville
Most of the damage was on the college campus where several buildings were severely
damaged and numerous automobiles overturned. |
| 1961 |
3 |
31 |
1330 |
Russell**(Moved into Muscogee Co, Ga) |
F3 |
3.0 |
0 |
7 |
Phenix City
2 houses and a store destroyed. Tornado then lifted and touched back down to destroy
a brick plant, barn and a stand of trees. |
| 1961 |
3 |
7 |
2130 |
Fayette-Walker |
F3 |
25.0 |
0 |
8 |
Mt. Vernon-Bluff-New River-Kansas
Several homes were demolished and over 50 houses and buildings damaged.
|
| 1959 |
5 |
12 |
1330 |
Jefferson |
F3 |
8.0 |
0 |
5 |
1 S Bessemer-Fairfield
3 houses demolished. 20 houses and numerous other buildings damaged.
Many trees and powerlines downed. |
| 1958 |
4 |
5 |
2100 |
Colbert-Lawrence-Lauderdale |
F3 |
30.0 |
1 |
1 |
SE Spring Valley-3 S Leighton-3 N Town Creek-Rogersville
2 large barns and a home were destroyed just east of Leighton. A man was killed when 3 tenant homes were destroyed
in Colbert County. |
| 1957 |
4 |
8 |
1015 |
Morgan-Marshall |
F3 |
35.0 |
2 |
125 |
6 SW Falkville-10 N Arab
At least 150 homes were damaged or destroyed in Morgan County where 2 people were killed. |
| 1957 |
4 |
8 |
0946 |
Marion-Winston-Lawrence |
F3 |
55.0 |
0 |
5 |
S Hamilton-Pine Grove
Extensive tree damage along the entire path. |
| 1956 |
5 |
3 |
0440 |
Covington |
F3 |
3.0 |
0 |
2 |
3 NE South
7 separate farms sustained damage. 2 homes were unroofed and torn apart. 2 injuries occurred in a farm house
that was destroyed. |
| 1954 |
12 |
5 |
1330 |
Calhoun |
F3 |
23.0 |
0 |
26 |
Ohatchee-Wellington-Piedmont
37 homes were destroyed and 48 damaged. 15 other buildings were destroyed and 28 damaged. |
| 1954 |
3 |
13 |
2040 |
Russell**(Moved into Chattahoochee Co, Georgia) |
F3 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
Fort Mitchell
Several barns and light frame homes were destroyed. |
| 1953 |
4 |
18 |
1700 |
Shelby Storm Report |
F3 |
1.0 |
8 |
495 |
Siluria (Alabaster)
Damage, deaths, and injuries occurred but no details were given. |
| 1953 |
4 |
18 |
1700 |
Lee-Russell |
F3 |
1.0 |
6 |
195 |
Near Auburn
At least 50 homes were destroyed. 4 people died near Smiths in a small home. One person died near
Phenix City. |
| 1953 |
4 |
6 |
1545 |
Jefferson |
F3 |
0.5 |
0 |
12 |
Bessemer
2 outbuildings destroyed and a few others damaged.
|
| 1953 |
1 |
20 |
1500 |
Walker |
F3 |
1.5 |
0 |
0 |
Near Cordova
Several homes severely damaged. Several outbuildings and barns destroyed.
|
| 1952 |
3 |
3 |
1310 |
Pickens |
F3 |
3.0 |
0 |
6 |
Gordo
73 frame buildings were destroyed and 52 buildings were damaged. Numerous trees and utility poles were blown down.
|
| 1952 |
2 |
29 |
1845 |
DeKalb |
F3 |
3.0 |
0 |
8 |
Fort Payne
13 homes were destroyed and at least 20 more homes were damaged.
|
| 1952 |
2 |
13 |
2130 |
Jefferson |
F3 |
1.0 |
1 |
26 |
Shady Grove-Adamsville-Graysville-Pinson
9 homes and 17 buildings were destroyed. 55 homes and 54 buildings were damaged.
|
| 1952 |
2 |
13 |
2000 |
Fayette-Tuscaloosa |
F3 |
5.0 |
1 |
14 |
New Lexington
Several homes and buildings destroyed in and around the New Lexington area.
|
| 1948 |
3 |
26 |
1915 |
Pickens |
F3 |
4.0 |
3 |
40 |
Aliceville
All of the fatalities occurred in homes that were totally destroyed. 20 homes were destroyed just west of Aliceville. |
| 1947 |
1 |
30 |
1030 |
Conecuh-Butler |
F3 |
15.0 |
3 |
30 |
Bethel-Shacklesville
The village of Bethel was demolished. All the deaths and injuries occurred in Bethel. |
| 1947 |
1 |
30 |
0950 |
Elmore |
F3 |
5.0 |
3 |
30 |
Kent
14 homes and 17 barns were destroyed. |
| 1945 |
2 |
12 |
1945 |
Chilton |
F3 |
1.0 |
1 |
8 |
SE Stanton
One large home and barn were destroyed. |
| 1945 |
2 |
12 |
1830 |
Macon |
F3 |
0.5 |
0 |
2 |
E Tuskegee
5 small homes were destroyed. |
| 1945 |
2 |
12 |
1722 |
Montgomery |
F3 |
13.0 |
26 |
293 |
5.0 SW Montgomery-Chisholm
At least 100 homes were destroyed. 30 homes were demolished in Chisolm and deaths occurred in 15 different homes. |
| 1944 |
4 |
11 |
1100 |
Talladega |
F3 |
15.0 |
2 |
20 |
5.0 S Childersburg-Winterboro-Talladega
2 fatalities occurred in Kahatchee. At least 60 homes were damaged or destroyed. |
| 1944 |
3 |
6 |
1615 |
Pike-Crenshaw |
F3 |
18.0 |
1 |
12 |
Luverne-W Troy
At least 75 homes were damaged or destroyed. One fatality occurred in the county school bus garage. |
| 1943 |
4 |
12 |
0300 |
Cullman |
F3 |
10.0 |
2 |
14 |
Vinemont
2 homes were completely swept away and dozens of others were heavily damaged. |
| 1942 |
3 |
16 |
1800 |
Lauderdale |
F3 |
1.5 |
2 |
30 |
Waterloo
9 homes were destroyed and 15 were damaged. A couple were killed in one home. |
| 1942 |
1 |
1 |
1300 |
Washington |
F3 |
15.0 |
0 |
0 |
Deer Park-2 N McIntosh
2 homes were destroyed and miles of timber was leveled. |
| 1940 |
1 |
14 |
0445 |
Montgomery |
F3 |
4.0 |
3 |
10 |
2.0 SW Mt. Meigs
11 small homes were destroyed and several large homes were unroofed. The deaths occurred in small homes. |
| 1939 |
4 |
17 |
0115 |
Greene |
F3 |
2.0 |
1 |
2 |
Boligee
One woman was killed in a home. Several homes and a store were either damaged or destroyed. |
| 1938 |
4 |
7 |
1230 |
Pickens |
F3 |
20.0 |
11 |
51 |
Near Aliceville
Five people in a car were injured when it was thrown over 100 yards. Rural homes were disintegrated as nine people died in five separate homes. Homes across a four block radius in southeastern sections of Aliceville were leveled by the twister. |
| 1936 |
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