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Alabama Tornado Database
July Tornado Occurrences (68)
Year Month Day Time (CST) County Damage Scale Path Length (Miles) Fatalities Injuries Location
2005 07 06 1440 Lee
Storm Survey 		F0 1.2 0 0 8.5 E Opelika-9.7 E Opelika
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage just east of Opelika and determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down at approximately 340 PM CDT 8.5 miles east of Opelika, along County Road 158 just east of Lee Road 269. At least two mobile homes sustained minor damage, dozens of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down, and a spare tire was removed from a vehicle and thrown several yards away. The tornado damage path was 1.2 miles long and 200 yards wide at its widest point. This tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.
2005 07 06 1434 Chambers-Tallapoosa
Storm Survey 		F0 0.2 0 0 4.2 E Camphill
Law Enforcement Officials witnessed a brief tornado touch down along State Road 50, 4.2 miles east of Camp Hill or 12.5 miles southwest of Lafayette. The witnesses reported a brief tornado touch down right on the county line with little or no damage in the area. The tornado occurred at 334 PM CDT. This tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.
2005 07 06 1356 Autauga
Storm Survey 		F0 0.2 0 0 5.4 SW Tuskegee
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage between Prattville and Autaugaville and determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado briefly touched down at approximately 256 PM CDT near the intersection of State Highway 14 and County Road 27. This location is roughly half way between Prattville and Autaugaville. The damage was limited to a few snapped off trees along the short path. The tornado damage path was 1/4 of a mile long and 25 yards wide at its widest point. This tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.
2005 07 06 1334 Macon
Storm Survey 		F1 0.1 0 1 8 NW Tuskegee
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage between near the Woodland community and determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down at approximately 234 PM CDT near the intersection of County Road 56 and State Highway 199, about 8 miles northwest of Tuskegee. Several trees were snapped off or blown down along the short path. One auto body shop was totally destroyed. A man was injured when he was thrown several yards out of the auto body shop. A shed also sustained damage. At least three vehicles were heavily damage by fallen trees. The tornado damage path was 1/10 of a mile long and 25 yards wide at its widest point. This tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.
2005 07 06 1317 Elmore
Storm Survey 		F0 1.3 0 0 1 SSW Tallassee-2.4 NW Tallassee
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage west of Tallassee and determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down at approximately 217 PM CDT 2 miles southwest of Tallassee near County Road 8 and East Acres Road. The tornado tracked northward and ended at approximately 218 PM CDT 2.2 miles northwest of Tallassee near County Road 86. Several trees were snapped off or blown down along the path. At least three homes and one barn sustained minor damage. One out-building suffered roof damage. The tornado damage path was 1.1 miles long and 75 yards wide at its widest point. The same storm produced cloud to ground lightning that struck the water works building near Tallassee. Some of the computers were damaged. The tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.
2005 07 06 1255 Macon-Elmore
Storm Survey 		F0 5.6 0 0 2.5 W Shorter-4.7 SW Tallassee
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage across far northwestern Macon County near Shorter into southeastern Elmore County. It has been determined that the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down at approximately 155 PM CDT in western sections of Shorter. The tornado tracked northward across the Tallapoosa River and lifted at approximately 203 PM CDT between County Road 4 and County Road 143, about 2.5 miles southwest of Tuckabatchie community. A few structures suffered minor roof damage in Shorter. Several trees were snapped off or blown down along the path. The tornado damage path was 5.6 miles long and 150 yards wide at its widest point. This tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy
2005 07 06 1242 Montgomery
Storm Survey 		F0 7.6 0 0 2.6 SSW Cecil-5.3 NNW Cecil
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage in northeastern Montgomery County and determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down at approximately 142 PM CDT about 2 miles south southwest of Cecil, just west of County Road 37. The tornado lifted just north of Interstate 85 at approximately 150 PM CDT, 1.5 miles north northeast of the Waugh community. One baseball complex sustained damage and several trees were snapped off or blown down along the path. The tornado damage path was 7.6 miles long and 30 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.
2005 07 06 1236 Autauga
Storm Survey 		F0 0.2 0 0 0.5 NW Vida-0.7 NW Vida
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage near Vida and determined the damage was the result of a weak tornado. The tornado briefly touched down just northwest of Vida at approximately 136 PM CDT, west of County Road 19. The tornado knocked down or snapped off a few trees along its short path and did not affect any structures. The tornado damage path was only 0.2 miles long and 25 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado was spawned during tropical Storm Cindy.
2005 07 06 1227 Autauga
Storm Survey 		F1 0.3 0 0 4.9 N Autaugaville
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage between Independence and Autaugaville and determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down at approximately 127 PM CDT along County Road 13, 5 miles north of Autaugaville. Several trees were snapped off or blown down along the short path. One out-building sustained damage. The tornado damage path was 1/4 of a mile long and 30 yards wide at its widest point. This tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.
2005 07 06 0957 Covington F0 1.0 0 0 Lockhart
A tornado that had developed in Okaloosa county moved into Covington county from the south. The tornado tracked to just west of Lockhart before dissipating. Trees and power lines were blown down along the track of the tornado
2005 07 06 0945 Covington F0 0.5 0 0 watkins Bridge
A tornado developed along the fringes of Tropical Storm Cindy. The tornado touched down near Watkins Bridge and blew down trees and power lines for about half a mile.
2005 07 06 0620 Escambia F0 0.5 0 0 Atmore
A tornado developed along the fringes of Tropical Storm Cindy. The tornado touched down in a large field near Atmore. The tornado blew down several trees in the field.
2005 07 06 0525 Clarke F0 0.5 0 0 5 W Walker Springs
A tornado developed along the fringes of Tropical Storm Cindy. The tornado touched down west of Walker Springs and blew down trees and power lines for about half a mile.
2005 07 06 0520 Washington F0 0.5 0 0 Leroy
A tornado developed along the fringes of Tropical Storm Cindy. The tornado touched down near Leroy and blew down trees and power lines for about half a mile.
2005 07 06 0353 Mobile F0 0.5 0 0 Chunchula
A tornado developed along the outer fringes of Tropical Storm Cindy. The tornado touched down just east of Chunchula near Celeste . The tornado blew down several trees and power lines.
2005 07 06 0300 Mobile F0 0.5 0 0 Semmes
A weak tornado developed along the fringes of Tropical Storm Cindy. The tornado touched down along Spice Pond road in Semmes. The tornado damaged several roofs and outbuildings and blew down trees along its path.
2004 7 14 1640 Colbert F0 0.3 0 0 7 SW Cherokee
A short lived weak tornado downed a few trees in a short and concentrated path.
2004 7 14 1625 Colbert F0 0.2 0 0 Cherokee
A short lived weak tornado downed a few trees and snapped power lines.
2004 7 14 1520 Madison F0 1 0 1 2 SW Huntsville-3 SW Huntsville
A short lived tornado produced scattered wind damage just southwest of Huntsville with a few trees snapped in half and one tree fell onto a home. One person was slightly injured due to the falling tree.
2004 7 6 1728 Madison F0 0.1 0 0 Owens Crossroads
A small and short lived tornado developed and briefly touched down at Owens Crossroads. No damage was reported.
2003 7 01 0429 Montgomery F0 4.7 0 0 1.4 NNW Pintlala-2.1 WSW Hope Hull
A small tornado occurred with Tropical Storm Bill in southwestern Montgomery County. The tornado first touched down north-northwest of Pintlala on the west side of Windham Road east of US 31 and north of CR 24. The tornado moved on a north-northwesterly path taking it along a portion of Windham Road where trees were downed and several structures sustained minor damage. Trees fell on a mobile home, a permanent home, and two cars. The tornado continued north-northwest across Pintlala Creek and Interstate 65 where trees were downed. From Interstate 65 to CR 15 the tornado weakened fairly quickly with only a few trees down.
2003 7 01 0342 Crenshaw F1 3.0 0 0 1.0 NE Honoraville-4.0 N Honoraville
A tornado, that was spawned as Tropical Storm Bill moved inland, first touched down just east of the intersection of County roads 11 and 86 on Mothershed road which is just northeast of Honoraville. The tornado was narrow at the beginning and damage was limited to trees. The tornado tracked north along Mothershed road and some trees fell on a few homes and some shingles were blown off. Two sheds were also blown down. The tornado then crossed County road 68 where the major damage to homes occurred. A brick home had its roof blown off and parts of the brick walls were blown down. Several manufactured homes were also damaged. The tornado reached its maximum width of about 600 yards here. The tornado then tracked north northwest across open forests where the width of damage narrowed to a couple hundred yards. The tornado then lifted back into the clouds near Faulk road and County road 11. A manufactured home on Faulk road had its roof torn off and the home was shifted off its blocks. The home was oriented parallel to the movement of the storm. Other than minor scrapes and bruises, no injuries were reported.
2002 7 19 1522 St. Clair F0 0.4 0 0 7.9 ESE Springville-8.3 ESE Springville
Scattered trees and power lines down. The tornado touched down just west of US 411 and remained mainly in open fields.
1999 7 12 0915 Baldwin F0 0.1 0 0 Point Clear
A waterspout moved ashore near Point Clear and quickly dissipated over land. No damage was found.
1997 7 28 1445 Cullman F0 1.0 0 0 Holly Pond
A weak tornado occurred about 4 miles north-northeast of Holly Pond in northeast Cullman County. The weak tornado destroyed one chicken house, damaged another chicken house, tore shingles from a couple of structures, and destroyed three abandoned and decaying chicken houses. The tornado path extended from just west-northwest of the intersection of CR 71 and SR 52 southeastward for about 1 mile.
1997 7 22 1348 Lee
Storm Information		 F0 0.3 0 0 Opelika
Damage was minimal. Remnants of tropical system.
1997 7 18 1702 Baldwin F0 0.1 0 0 Orange Beach
A tornado developed along the outer bands of hurricane Danny and moved in from the Gulf and destroyed a marina just south of Orange Beach. Several boats in the marina were damaged. The tornado was only on the ground for a short period of time. No one was injured by the tornado.
1995 7 17 1305 Butler F0 0.1 0 0 Foster Flats
The public reported a tronado briefly touching down and damaging a building in the Foster Flats area.
1995 7 4 2012 Lamar F0 0.5 0 0 6.0 E Detroit
A brief tornado occurred near Henson Springs with little or no damage.
1995 7 4 1555 Tuscaloosa F0 0.5 0 0 Elrod-Echola
Tuscaloosa Fire Deptment witnessed a tornado with little to no damage.
1992 7 1 1815 Dallas F0 0.3 0 0 4.5 E Stafford
Minor tree damage.
1989 7 16 1645 Pike F1 1.0 0 0 Brundidge
Pike County Elementary received roof damage.
1989 7 2 1123 Mobile F2 1.0 0 0 Belle Fontaine
Trees were leveled and a few homes were damaged.
1986 7 28 2000 Madison F0 4.5 0 0 3 NW Owens Crossroads
No tornado details were available.
1985 7 6 0300 Baldwin F0 1.0 0 0 Daphne
A waterspout moved onshore and damaged one home and knocked a few trees down.
1984 7 5 0130 Marshall F1 2.5 0 0 Guntersville
Damage was mainly to trees, boathouses, piers, and power lines.
1983 7 20 1545 Baldwin F1 0.2 0 0 Robertsdale
Extensive tree damage occurred and two structures were damaged by falling trees.
1982 7 22 1400 Jackson F0 NA 0 0 Paint Rock Area
A few trees were blown down along a very short path.
1982 7 11 1400 Jefferson F1 1.25 0 0 Tuscaloosa-Jefferson County line
Tornado touched down on county road 36 and downed numerous trees.
1981 7 5 1020 Fayette F0 7.0 0 0 Rural Fayette County
Tornado touched down in open country, but did pass within a half mile of a church were Sunday services were in progress. Witnessess described the tornado as, "like a rat's tail hanging out of the clouds and dancing along the ground". Damage was mostly to trees and 1 barn with very minor crop damage. It was in view for about 10-15 minutes and was accompanied by very little rain.
1979 7 17 1740 Mobile F0 0.25 0 0 S Mobile
Waterspout came ashore and knocked several trees down.
1979 7 11 1830 Montgomery F0 < 1 0 0 25 SW Montgomery
Little to no damage occurred.
1979 7 11 1810 Covington F2 1.5 0 4 Red Level
4 frame homes were destroyed and several other structures were damaged. One trailer was destroyed and numerous trees were blown down.
1979 7 5 1630 Houston F0 0.25 0 0 Wicksburg
Several chicken houses were damaged and some homes were damaged. Numerous trees were blown down.
1978 7 22 1128 Mobile F0 NA 0 0 Near Mobile
Waterspout briefly touched down over land on the Battleship Parkway. Little or no damage occurred.
1977 7 17 1345 Madison NA 0.25 0 0 Huntsville
2 trailers were destroyed and several buildings roofs and commercial signs were damaged.
1977 7 8 1615 Jefferson F2 0.5 0 0 Near Warrior
A cement plant was destroyed and the office unroofed. Roof damage also occurred in the area and there was heavy water damage to a warehouse and garage. Trees and powerlines were damaged.
1976 7 31 1200 Marshall NA 0.25 0 0 Claysville
Several businesses and a mobile home were damaged in this brief tornado.
1974 7 20 1530 Monroe NA 0.5 0 0 1 N Beatrice
Several trees and power lines were blown down.
1974 7 8 2020 Colbert NA NA 0 0 N Cherokee
Several boats were damaged along the lake.
1973 7 10 1700 Mobile F0 1.5 0 0 4 NE Theodore
No tornado details were available.
1973 7 3 1345 Mobile F0 1.0 0 0 Mobile
No tornado details were available.
1972 7 3 2230 Pike F2 0.25 0 0 Troy
A mobile home park was hit and damaged or destroyed several units.
1970 7 4 0630 Madison F2 0 0 0 Huntsville
No tornado details were available.
1969 7 27 1530 Mobile NA 0.25 0 0 Dog River
2 boat houses were dmaaged and many trees were snapped off.
1969 7 8 1730 Baldwin NA NA 0 0 5 E Spanish Fort
A tornado briefly touched down in a wooded area knocking trees down.
1967 7 19 1600 Mobile NA NA 0 0 2 SW Mobile
Brief tornado caused minor damage to one home and one service station.
1966 7 20 1645 Houston F2 1.0 0 0 Kinsey
Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed. Several trees were blown down and damage to corn and peanut crops.
1965 7 24 1330 Bibb F1 NA 0 0 Woodstock
Several trees were snapped off and one automobile was damaged.
1964 7 9 1430 Talladega F2 NA 0 0 Lincoln
14 units of a motel were unroofed.
1960 7 4 1750 Butler F0 0.30 0 0 8 E Georgiana
No tornado details were available.
1959 7 1 1240 Dallas F2 0.13 0 3 2.5 E Selma
1 building destroyed, several others slightly damaged. 2 persons injured when walls collapsed, 1 from flying debris. Storm moved E to W.
1956 7 8 0700 Clarke NA 2.0 0 0 6 N Jackson
Several farm buildings and homes were damaged.
1916 7 6 1630 Tallapoosa F2 5.0 0 0 Hackneyville
This hurricane generated tornado destroyed a church and a barn near Hackneyville.
1916 7 6 1600 Dallas F2 NA 0 8 12 W Selma
This hurricane generated tornado destroyed 5 small homes and several barns wets of Selma. Hundreds of trees were downed on one plantation.
1916 7 6 1600 Chilton F2 NA 0 2 6 SW Clanton
This hurricane induced tornado destroyed several small homes.
1916 7 6 1500 Lowndes F2 2.0 0 2 Lowndesboro
This hurricane induced tornado destroyed several homes, stores, and a cotton gin.


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