Cullman County, Alabama tornadoes

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92confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: March 31, 2021, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total921950 to 2025
Per year1.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril25 of 92
StrongestEF4Apr 27, 2011
Deaths22whole paths, see note
Injuries346whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

250 Jan: 6Feb: 8Mar: 16Apr: 25May: 11Jun: 2Jul: 2Aug: 9Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 11Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 25 of 92 tornadoes.

By time of day

130 12 AM: 1: 0: 23 AM: 0: 4: 26 AM: 1: 1: 29 AM: 1: 4: 112 PM: 4: 11: 63 PM: 4: 8: 66 PM: 6: 5: 139 PM: 1: 4: 512 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 8:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

80 1950: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 11960: 0: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 11970: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 6: 0: 7: 2: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 4: 02000: 0: 2: 2: 1: 0: 1: 5: 1: 7: 02010: 1: 5: 0: 1: 1: 1: 2: 3: 3: 12020: 8: 3: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
22
EF1
36
EF2
22
EF3
10
EF4
2

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, November 10, 2002

7 deaths, 53 injuries Strongest

EF4, April 27, 2011

46.88 mile path Longest path

72.6 miles, F3

November 10, 2002, whole path Widest

1,175 yards, F3

November 10, 2002
Every tornado

All 92 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 31, 2021EF11.19 mi305 yd00
Mar 28, 2021EF12.11 mi100 yd00
Mar 17, 2021EF18.47 mi150 yd00
Aug 28, 2020EF00.22 mi40 yd00
Aug 28, 2020EF15.56 mi115 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF22.5 mi350 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF10.35 mi70 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF15.42 mi300 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF12.97 mi200 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF11.84 mi60 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF00.21 mi80 yd00
Mar 14, 2019EF111.07 mi112 yd00
Jun 22, 2018EF27.02 mi260 yd03
Mar 19, 2018EF114 mi550 yd00
Feb 28, 2018EF01.34 mi100 yd00
Aug 31, 2017EF213.63 mi300 yd00
Apr 30, 2017EF010.05 mi215 yd00
Apr 22, 2017EF14.39 mi200 yd00
Nov 29, 2016EF13.15 mi100 yd00
Nov 29, 2016EF29.51 mi1,000 yd00
Jul 14, 2015EF14.92 mi300 yd00
Apr 28, 2014EF38.88 mi350 yd00
Jan 30, 2013EF16.42 mi300 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF01.19 mi100 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF446.88 mi880 yd648
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 22, 20262 WNW Holly PondNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.