Montgomery County, Alabama tornadoes

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60confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: December 29, 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

Total601950 to 2025
Per year0.8average since 1950
Peak monthApril13 of 60
StrongestF4Apr 18, 1969
Deaths11whole paths, see note
Injuries124whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

130 Jan: 4Feb: 5Mar: 12Apr: 13May: 2Jun: 4Jul: 3Aug: 3Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 8Dec: 5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 13 of 60 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 3: 3: 23 AM: 2: 1: 46 AM: 1: 1: 19 AM: 6: 5: 112 PM: 5: 3: 23 PM: 3: 2: 36 PM: 3: 4: 09 PM: 2: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 9:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 21980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 5: 0: 0: 02000: 5: 2: 0: 1: 2: 2: 2: 1: 0: 32010: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 2: 1: 02020: 1: 2: 3: 1: 4: 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
22
EF1
25
EF2
10
EF3
2
EF4
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

F3, May 3, 1984

5 deaths, 37 injuries Strongest

F4, April 18, 1969

52.4 mile path Longest path

52.4 miles, F4

April 18, 1969, whole path Widest

1,100 yards, EF2

April 5, 2022
Every tornado

All 60 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 29, 2024EF02.5 mi100 yd00
Dec 29, 2024EF110.01 mi500 yd00
Dec 29, 2024EF13.94 mi250 yd00
Dec 29, 2024EF00.26 mi100 yd00
Jan 4, 2023EF11.87 mi130 yd01
Nov 30, 2022EF29.85 mi700 yd22
Apr 5, 2022EF17.56 mi550 yd00
Apr 5, 2022EF212.68 mi1,100 yd00
May 4, 2021EF110.63 mi330 yd00
Mar 17, 2021EF00.3 mi140 yd00
Mar 31, 2020EF03.33 mi190 yd00
Apr 22, 2018EF02.56 mi250 yd00
Apr 27, 2017EF15.59 mi250 yd00
Feb 7, 2017EF00.2 mi85 yd00
Apr 6, 2016EF00.77 mi50 yd00
Apr 6, 2016EF06.01 mi250 yd00
Feb 15, 2016EF02.46 mi75 yd00
Dec 25, 2012EF10.72 mi100 yd00
Nov 16, 2011EF10.88 mi75 yd00
Apr 19, 2009EF10.05 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 2009EF00.09 mi150 yd00
Apr 10, 2009EF126.07 mi440 yd00
Mar 1, 2007EF224.55 mi600 yd06
Nov 15, 2006F26.84 mi250 yd06
Nov 15, 2006F15.91 mi250 yd00
Cities

Cities in Montgomery County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

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Nearby counties

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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.