Henry County, Alabama tornadoes

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39confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: December 10, 2023, EF0. 2026 so far: 3 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

Total391950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthApril9 of 39
StrongestF3Jan 13, 1972
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries39whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 9 of 39 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 1: 13 AM: 1: 2: 06 AM: 3: 3: 19 AM: 2: 0: 112 PM: 4: 2: 23 PM: 2: 1: 16 PM: 1: 2: 19 PM: 0: 7: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 10:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 02000: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 3: 2: 0: 22020: 4: 2: 1: 3: 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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
17
EF2
8
EF3
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

F2, November 5, 2002

1 deaths, 20 injuries Strongest

F3, January 13, 1972

16.8 mile path Longest path

33 miles, F1

December 24, 2002, whole path Widest

1,140 yards, EF2

April 5, 2017
Every tornado

All 39 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 10, 2023EF08 mi200 yd00
Jun 14, 2023EF12.14 mi160 yd00
Jan 12, 2023EF17.07 mi150 yd00
Apr 5, 2022EF02.77 mi50 yd00
Apr 24, 2021EF14.09 mi150 yd02
Mar 18, 2021EF02.08 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 2020EF16.45 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2020EF11.49 mi500 yd00
Apr 19, 2020EF25.18 mi300 yd10
Apr 19, 2020EF124.37 mi150 yd00
Mar 3, 2019EF010.82 mi75 yd00
Jan 4, 2019EF00.15 mi35 yd00
Apr 5, 2017EF210.36 mi1,140 yd00
Jan 22, 2017EF15.52 mi100 yd00
Feb 23, 2016EF10.5 mi150 yd00
Feb 23, 2016EF00.4 mi100 yd00
Feb 23, 2016EF11.09 mi300 yd00
Apr 19, 2015EF12.1 mi300 yd00
Jan 4, 2015EF00.56 mi50 yd00
Feb 1, 2011EF01.59 mi40 yd00
Oct 8, 2008EF00.44 mi75 yd00
Mar 1, 2007EF130.84 mi150 yd02
Nov 15, 2006F13.61 mi100 yd00
Jan 13, 2006F00.2 mi50 yd00
Dec 24, 2002F133 mi150 yd010
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 25, 20262 SE Headland MunicipalNot yet rated
Mar 11, 20261 SE NewvilleNot yet rated
Mar 11, 20261 SSW Murphy StationNot 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.