Russell County, Alabama tornadoes

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31confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: April 14, 2019, EF0. 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 monthApril13 of 31
StrongestF3Mar 13, 1954
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries98whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 13 of 31 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 23 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 3: 2: 29 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 1: 03 PM: 1: 5: 36 PM: 1: 4: 29 PM: 2: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 42010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 3: 4: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
8
EF1
10
EF2
9
EF3
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

F3, March 13, 1954

2 deaths, 20 injuries Strongest

F3, March 13, 1954

7 mile path Longest path

25.6 miles, F2

February 24, 1961, whole path Widest

1,480 yards, F3

March 13, 1954
Every tornado

All 31 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 14, 2019EF03.24 mi50 yd00
Apr 6, 2016EF01.32 mi75 yd00
Apr 6, 2016EF17.49 mi200 yd00
Feb 15, 2016EF07.09 mi250 yd00
Feb 15, 2016EF16.8 mi400 yd00
Aug 6, 2015EF01.92 mi250 yd00
Apr 19, 2015EF17.61 mi425 yd00
Apr 19, 2015EF10.44 mi188 yd00
Nov 17, 2014EF10.22 mi100 yd00
Apr 29, 2014EF311.45 mi1,200 yd013
Apr 19, 2009EF23.45 mi250 yd00
Apr 10, 2009EF10.49 mi150 yd01
Apr 10, 2009EF10.99 mi50 yd02
Apr 10, 2009EF15.92 mi150 yd00
Feb 17, 2008EF217.08 mi1,000 yd04
Apr 11, 2007EF111.47 mi400 yd00
Mar 1, 2007EF211.74 mi300 yd01
Aug 29, 2005F00.1 mi25 yd00
Sep 28, 1998F02 mi30 yd00
Mar 29, 1991F22 mi300 yd016
Dec 3, 1983F10.1 mi40 yd00
Apr 1, 1981F30.1 mi100 yd223
May 1, 1978F213.2 mi150 yd07
Mar 7, 1975F00.3 mi50 yd00
Aug 12, 1966F00.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 11, 20261 NE HatchechubbeNot 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.