Marion County, Alabama tornadoes

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48confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: December 28, 2024, EF0. 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

Total481950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthApril15 of 48
StrongestEF5Apr 27, 2011
Deaths124whole paths, see note
Injuries653whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

150 Jan: 1Feb: 7Mar: 8Apr: 15May: 2Jun: 2Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 5Nov: 5Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 15 of 48 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 2: 23 AM: 1: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 0: 3: 33 PM: 4: 4: 36 PM: 5: 6: 19 PM: 3: 6: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 11990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 1: 3: 12010: 1: 4: 0: 0: 3: 1: 3: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 2: 0: 3: 3: 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.

By rating

EF0
11
EF1
22
EF2
7
EF3
5
EF5
3

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 48 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 28, 2024EF02.09 mi150 yd00
Jun 5, 2024EF17.23 mi325 yd00
Jun 5, 2024EF13.37 mi300 yd00
Apr 1, 2023EF116.98 mi675 yd01
Mar 24, 2023EF15.19 mi275 yd00
Mar 1, 2023EF110.1 mi500 yd00
Dec 29, 2021EF117.53 mi300 yd00
Mar 31, 2021EF01.63 mi90 yd00
Apr 13, 2019EF11.21 mi440 yd00
Nov 30, 2016EF116.85 mi900 yd00
Nov 29, 2016EF010.6 mi150 yd00
Feb 23, 2016EF12.22 mi300 yd00
Jan 3, 2015EF00.28 mi60 yd00
Oct 13, 2014EF06.01 mi50 yd00
Apr 28, 2014EF16.97 mi350 yd00
Apr 28, 2014EF07.72 mi100 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF331.84 mi1,320 yd025
Apr 27, 2011EF537.3 mi1,320 yd23137
Apr 27, 2011EF5132 mi2,200 yd72145
Feb 24, 2011EF00.57 mi100 yd00
Apr 24, 2010EF07.15 mi200 yd00
Oct 30, 2009EF12.81 mi200 yd00
Oct 8, 2008EF00.01 mi20 yd00
May 10, 2008EF125.46 mi400 yd00
Feb 6, 2008EF17.3 mi150 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.