Colbert County, Alabama tornadoes

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50confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: May 20, 2025, EF1. 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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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total501950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthApril11 of 50
StrongestF3Feb 20, 1953
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries71whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 2Feb: 4Mar: 7Apr: 11May: 6Jun: 2Jul: 5Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 3Nov: 4Dec: 4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 11 of 50 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 2: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 2: 09 AM: 0: 1: 212 PM: 2: 1: 13 PM: 4: 11: 76 PM: 3: 3: 19 PM: 3: 2: 412 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 2: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 3: 0: 4: 0: 2: 12010: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 2: 2: 1: 2: 32020: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 419501960197019801990200020102020

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
13
EF1
24
EF2
9
EF3
4

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

F3, February 20, 1953

1 deaths, 8 injuries Strongest

F3, February 20, 1953

0.1 mile path Longest path

60 miles, F3

November 4, 1988, whole path Widest

750 yards, EF1

April 2, 2024
Every tornado

All 50 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 20, 2025EF117.15 mi575 yd00
Apr 5, 2025EF128.8 mi280 yd05
Apr 5, 2025EF18.43 mi275 yd00
Feb 15, 2025EF14.3 mi215 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF16.96 mi750 yd00
Jan 1, 2022EF02.09 mi60 yd00
Mar 24, 2020EF116.88 mi400 yd00
Feb 5, 2020EF11.32 mi60 yd00
Dec 16, 2019EF28.18 mi250 yd00
Dec 16, 2019EF10.68 mi75 yd00
Apr 14, 2019EF11.1 mi70 yd00
Nov 6, 2018EF01.18 mi75 yd00
Mar 19, 2018EF03.9 mi120 yd00
Nov 18, 2017EF11.71 mi200 yd00
Dec 17, 2016EF00.62 mi87 yd00
Nov 29, 2016EF210.87 mi100 yd03
Jul 14, 2015EF02.67 mi50 yd00
Jul 14, 2015EF19.12 mi150 yd00
Oct 13, 2014EF13.48 mi200 yd01
Jun 9, 2014EF15.86 mi150 yd00
Mar 18, 2013EF01.6 mi100 yd00
May 25, 2011EF22.17 mi100 yd00
Apr 2, 2009EF10.26 mi75 yd00
May 8, 2008EF212.62 mi250 yd00
Apr 4, 2008EF16.52 mi20 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 12, 2026.