43,864
Recorded events
67
Counties covered
961
Direct deaths
$12.5B
Property damage
Alabama severe weather history covers 43,864 recorded events across 67 counties between 1950 and 2026.
The Alabama severe weather history record is dominated by thunderstorm wind, which accounts for 46.0% of everything logged statewide across 67 counties. Statewide, recorded events have caused 961 direct deaths since 1950.
By hazard type
Alabama severe weather history by hazard
| Hazard | Events | Counties | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 20,177 | 67 | 56 | $187.2M | 1955–2026 |
| Hail | 8,073 | 67 | 0 | $22.0M | 1955–2026 |
| Tornado | 3,181 | 67 | 682 | $6.4B | 1950–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 2,778 | 67 | 34 | $1.2B | 1996–2026 |
| Drought | 2,604 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 1998–2026 |
| Heat | 1,072 | 0 | 40 | $0 | 1996–2025 |
| Lightning | 715 | 63 | 39 | $34.5M | 1996–2025 |
| Frost/Freeze | 592 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2007–2025 |
| Winter Weather | 538 | 0 | 0 | $25K | 1996–2026 |
| Flood | 507 | 48 | 4 | $252.4M | 1996–2026 |
| Strong Wind | 473 | 0 | 11 | $32.5M | 2003–2026 |
| Winter Storm | 458 | 0 | 4 | $3.0M | 1996–2025 |
| Cold/Wind Chill | 418 | 0 | 7 | $50K | 1996–2026 |
| Tropical Storm | 312 | 0 | 0 | $57.4M | 1998–2024 |
| Heavy Snow | 299 | 1 | 0 | $300 | 1997–2026 |
| High Wind | 248 | 0 | 7 | $86.7M | 1996–2024 |
| Funnel Cloud | 245 | 60 | 0 | $2K | 1996–2025 |
| Heavy Rain | 245 | 53 | 4 | $221K | 1996–2025 |
| Excessive Heat | 232 | 0 | 1 | $0 | 2008–2025 |
| Ice Storm | 137 | 0 | 1 | $18.9M | 1998–2021 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 124 | 0 | 2 | $0 | 2000–2026 |
| Tropical Depression | 95 | 0 | 1 | $241K | 2008–2024 |
| Hurricane (Typhoon) | 71 | 0 | 2 | $4.2B | 1997–2020 |
| Rip Current | 58 | 2 | 64 | $0 | 1996–2025 |
| Coastal Flood | 41 | 2 | 0 | $115K | 1999–2024 |
| Sleet | 38 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2000–2024 |
| Storm Surge/Tide | 38 | 0 | 1 | $25.0M | 2008–2021 |
| Waterspout | 37 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2001 |
| Freezing Fog | 20 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2009–2023 |
| Wildfire | 10 | 1 | 0 | $103K | 2000–2015 |
| High Surf | 8 | 0 | 1 | $8.1M | 2001–2017 |
| Dense Fog | 7 | 0 | 0 | $600K | 2000–2013 |
| Debris Flow | 6 | 0 | 0 | $129K | 2004–2011 |
| Dust Devil | 6 | 5 | 0 | $27K | 2006–2016 |
| Astronomical Low Tide | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2024–2024 |
County index
Most active counties
| County | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 1,981 | 68 |
| Lauderdale County | 1,849 | 8 |
| Jefferson County | 1,606 | 117 |
| Colbert County | 1,364 | 5 |
| Mobile County | 1,121 | 6 |
| Morgan County | 1,097 | 15 |
| Cullman County | 1,074 | 13 |
| DeKalb County | 965 | 37 |
| Jackson County | 945 | 13 |
| Limestone County | 909 | 24 |
| Marshall County | 902 | 12 |
| Baldwin County | 897 | 20 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 852 | 67 |
| Houston County | 758 | 7 |
| Shelby County | 739 | 14 |
| Lawrence County | 670 | 35 |
| Walker County | 637 | 28 |
| Dale County | 601 | 4 |
| Coffee County | 594 | 17 |
| Blount County | 564 | 4 |
| Clarke County | 555 | 0 |
| Elmore County | 550 | 8 |
| Etowah County | 547 | 0 |
| Montgomery County | 519 | 11 |
| Marion County | 518 | 51 |
Full index
Every county in Alabama
- Madison County
- Lauderdale County
- Jefferson County
- Colbert County
- Mobile County
- Morgan County
- Cullman County
- DeKalb County
- Jackson County
- Limestone County
- Marshall County
- Baldwin County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Houston County
- Shelby County
- Lawrence County
- Walker County
- Dale County
- Coffee County
- Blount County
- Clarke County
- Elmore County
- Etowah County
- Montgomery County
- Marion County
- Talladega County
- Lamar County
- Franklin County
- Calhoun County
- St. Clair County
- Geneva County
- Lee County
- Winston County
- Covington County
- Tallapoosa County
- Cherokee County
- Dallas County
- Autauga County
- Escambia County
- Sumter County
- Chilton County
- Choctaw County
- Henry County
- Fayette County
- Pickens County
- Washington County
- Randolph County
- Monroe County
- Bibb County
- Russell County
- Chambers County
- Barbour County
- Marengo County
- Crenshaw County
- Clay County
- Pike County
- Hale County
- Butler County
- Conecuh County
- Lowndes County
- Macon County
- Cleburne County
- Coosa County
- Greene County
- Perry County
- Bullock County
- Wilcox County
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events are recorded in Alabama?
43,864 events are on record across Alabama, covering 67 counties between 1950 and 2026.
Which county in Alabama has the most severe weather on record?
Madison County leads Alabama with 1,981 recorded events. Ranking reflects reported events, so densely populated counties tend to report more than sparsely populated ones.
Where does the Alabama severe weather history data come from?
Totals are aggregated from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of United States severe weather reports, with FEMA and U.S. Census records providing risk and population context. Dates are UTC and recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Alabama Severe Weather History.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/state/alabama/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.