Bibb County, Alabama tornadoes

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38confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1959). Most recent: March 15, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total381950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMarch9 of 38
StrongestF4May 27, 1973
Deaths14whole paths, see note
Injuries273whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Bibb County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 3Feb: 4Mar: 9Apr: 8May: 2Jun: 0Jul: 1Aug: 4Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 6JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 9 of 38 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 26 AM: 2: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 212 PM: 3: 2: 33 PM: 3: 3: 66 PM: 5: 0: 29 PM: 2: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 3: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 02010: 0: 6: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 22020: 1: 2: 3: 2: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
11
EF1
18
EF2
3
EF3
5
EF4
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, May 27, 1973

7 deaths, 199 injuries Strongest

F4, May 27, 1973

139.1 mile path Longest path

139.1 miles, F4

May 27, 1973, whole path Widest

2,300 yards, EF3

March 25, 2021
Every tornado

All 38 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 15, 2025EF07.63 mi75 yd00
Jan 12, 2023EF117.34 mi500 yd00
Jan 3, 2023EF02.82 mi100 yd00
Mar 30, 2022EF329.24 mi1,200 yd02
Mar 22, 2022EF02.76 mi100 yd00
Feb 3, 2022EF27.6 mi725 yd00
Mar 25, 2021EF379.66 mi2,300 yd013
Mar 25, 2021EF350.13 mi1,140 yd05
Mar 3, 2020EF16.21 mi525 yd00
Dec 16, 2019EF12.6 mi300 yd00
Dec 16, 2019EF03.12 mi200 yd00
Feb 7, 2018EF00.67 mi50 yd00
Aug 31, 2017EF00.3 mi35 yd00
Aug 31, 2017EF10.56 mi200 yd00
Aug 31, 2017EF16.5 mi100 yd00
Apr 11, 2013EF120.16 mi800 yd00
Dec 22, 2011EF02.62 mi150 yd00
Dec 22, 2011EF00.06 mi25 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF15.41 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF18.62 mi300 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF372.13 mi1,760 yd750
Apr 15, 2011EF121.77 mi1,760 yd00
Oct 22, 2007EF17.71 mi200 yd00
Apr 11, 2007EF10.98 mi200 yd00
Feb 13, 2007EF07.47 mi250 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.