Geneva County, Alabama tornadoes

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31confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: May 10, 2025, EF2. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total311950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMarch6 of 31
StrongestF2Dec 16, 2000
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries15whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 6Apr: 5May: 4Jun: 2Jul: 0Aug: 3Sep: 3Oct: 1Nov: 4Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 6 of 31 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 3: 03 AM: 0: 0: 26 AM: 2: 2: 09 AM: 0: 3: 112 PM: 3: 3: 43 PM: 2: 1: 26 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 3: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 0: 7: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12020: 1: 1: 3: 1: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
11
EF1
16
EF2
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

F2, December 16, 2000

1 deaths, 9 injuries Strongest

F2, December 16, 2000

4.5 mile path Longest path

31.1 miles, F2

April 12, 1980, whole path Widest

600 yards, EF2

May 10, 2025
Every tornado

All 31 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 10, 2025EF215.48 mi600 yd01
Nov 21, 2023EF16.07 mi50 yd00
Nov 30, 2022EF11.79 mi50 yd00
Apr 5, 2022EF10.19 mi50 yd00
Apr 5, 2022EF06.84 mi200 yd00
Aug 31, 2021EF02.29 mi25 yd00
Apr 19, 2020EF01.82 mi100 yd00
Mar 3, 2019EF15.12 mi300 yd00
Jan 2, 2017EF27.82 mi500 yd00
May 10, 2014EF12.15 mi100 yd00
Sep 17, 2012EF00.09 mi20 yd00
Aug 30, 2012EF12.97 mi35 yd00
Jun 10, 2012EF19.92 mi440 yd00
Mar 23, 2012EF01.68 mi25 yd00
Mar 2, 2012EF00.07 mi25 yd00
Mar 1, 2012EF10.34 mi30 yd00
Mar 1, 2012EF16.67 mi50 yd00
Apr 13, 2009EF00.31 mi50 yd00
May 31, 2004F00.2 mi50 yd00
Dec 16, 2000F24.5 mi100 yd19
Sep 29, 1998F13 mi50 yd00
Sep 29, 1998F11 mi60 yd03
Jun 23, 1998F12.5 mi30 yd00
Dec 24, 1997F11 mi100 yd01
Nov 22, 1992F02.2 mi20 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jan 25, 2026GenevaNot 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.