Lawrence County, Alabama tornadoes

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47confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: May 20, 2025, EFU. 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

Total471950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthApril16 of 47
StrongestEF5Apr 27, 2011
Deaths136whole paths, see note
Injuries733whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

160 Jan: 2Feb: 3Mar: 4Apr: 16May: 7Jun: 2Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 4Nov: 4Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 16 of 47 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 1: 0: 13 AM: 2: 1: 06 AM: 0: 1: 19 AM: 2: 0: 212 PM: 3: 0: 33 PM: 0: 4: 106 PM: 0: 6: 29 PM: 3: 2: 312 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 1: 2: 52010: 1: 3: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 1: 2: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 319501960197019801990200020102020

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
7
EF1
22
EF2
9
EF3
4
EF4
1
EF5
3
Unknown
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

EF5, April 27, 2011

72 deaths, 145 injuries Strongest

EF5, April 27, 2011

132 mile path Longest path

132 miles, EF5

April 27, 2011, whole path Widest

2,200 yards, EF5

April 27, 2011
Every tornado

All 47 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 20, 2025EFU2.19 mi25 yd00
May 20, 2025EF117.15 mi575 yd00
Feb 15, 2025EF11.5 mi150 yd00
May 8, 2024EF33.76 mi228 yd00
Mar 24, 2023EF213.53 mi175 yd10
Mar 24, 2023EF12.76 mi130 yd00
Jan 12, 2023EF130.32 mi325 yd00
Dec 16, 2019EF218.46 mi370 yd20
Mar 19, 2018EF16.8 mi100 yd00
Mar 19, 2018EF01.16 mi250 yd00
Nov 18, 2017EF14.33 mi300 yd00
Jul 14, 2015EF02.67 mi50 yd00
Jul 14, 2015EF111.43 mi250 yd00
Jun 9, 2014EF15.86 mi150 yd00
Feb 20, 2014EF110.72 mi450 yd00
May 25, 2011EF22.17 mi100 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF5132 mi2,200 yd72145
Apr 20, 2011EF12.62 mi100 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF11.04 mi50 yd00
Oct 7, 2009EF00.75 mi25 yd00
Jun 14, 2009EF10.76 mi150 yd00
May 6, 2009EF13.16 mi75 yd00
Apr 19, 2009EF14.38 mi67 yd00
Apr 19, 2009EF01.27 mi25 yd00
May 8, 2008EF212.62 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.