Barbour storm history
Storm events recorded in Barbour, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
333
Total events
43
Tornadoes
69
Hail
9
Floods
0
Deaths
$4.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Drought Drought
Barbour County began December mostly in Severe (D2) drought, with Extreme (D3) conditions across the southern part of the county. The county was downgraded to Moderate (D1) drought by the second week of the month.
Drought Drought
Barbour County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November, with southern portions being upgraded to Extreme (D3) by late month.
Drought Drought
The county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions in late October.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed around Clayton, including Highway 51, Poorhouse Rd, and County Shop Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in Eufaula, including Barbour Ln, South Randolph Ave, and West Broad at Doren Dr.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The National Weather Service surveyed damage consistent with a low-end EF-0 in northwest Barbour County. The tornado touched down just west of CR 9 near the Mays Rd intersection. The tornado continued north crossing Star Hill Rd where a small outdoor shed was damaged along with a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed at the White Oak Campground and along White Oak Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in various parts of Barbour County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across Barbour County, with generally 4-6 of accumulation across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall flooded portions of Eufaula, including North Randolph Avenue, West Broad Street, Cherry Street, Colmont Drive, and South Eufaula Avenue. Areas near the intersection of North Orange Street and Britt Place and along Gammage Road were washed out by high water, creatin…
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early September before moisture from Hurricane Francine improved conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down along State Highway 30 between Clayton and Eufaula.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed in the Eufaula and Clayton areas. A tree fell on an apartment building along Paul Lee Parkway in Eufaula, causing roof and structural damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted along Highway 51 and CR 43 in the Clayton area and along Cheneyhatchee Dr and Cottonhill Rd just west of Eufaula.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began in rural southwestern Barbour County just west of Lury Walker Road with a single tree uprooted along the road bank and a few branches off of trees. The tornado track mainly consisted of sporadic very minor tree damage, yet the path remained discernible and consi…
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in mid November but decreased back to (D1) by the end of the month due to increased rainfall.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 26th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 12-15th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted around the city of Eufaula.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across County Road 15 resulting in a vehicle accident.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along Woodhill Circle and Patricia Lane, causing power outages.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 6-8th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A weakening long-lived bow echo uprooted a few trees along Highway 51 southwest of Clio.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted in Eufaula.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted near Comer.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in far eastern Barbour County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 110 mph. The tornado touched down in a forested area between Sandy Lane west of Highway 30. The tornado quickly…
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail reported in Clayton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted on Five Mile Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in far southern Barbour County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 105 mph. The tornado touched down just east of the intersection of Sutton Dairy Road and Rodeo Road, and track…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Barbour County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 80 mph. A tornado touched down in the woods between Stark Brothers Road and County Road 53 just northeast of Texa…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and on a home on Monroe Street in the city of Eufaula.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal roof structure was blown off a barn and several trees uprooted at the Country Club of Alabama.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters along Highway 431.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the city of Eufaula.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of uprooted trees across portions of southern Barbour County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northeastern Barbour County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 95 mph. The tornado touched down near the northern point of the Walter F George Reservoir and tracked northeas…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Barbour County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 90 mph. The tornado touched down in an open field just west of County Road 43 where several softwood trees were uprooted. T…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed on South Eufaula Avenue and Dale Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted on Highway 165 near the Russell County line.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sally produced rainfall amounts of 9-12 inches across Barbour County, resulting in numerous flooded roadways, mainly across the southern portion of the county. A car was swept in river when a bridge washed out along Jack Hightower Road. No inj…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tropical Cyclone Sally produced wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph for several hours across Barbour County. Numerous trees were reported uprooted across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted near McCoo High School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along Gammage Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and roof damage to a house on Caraway Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along Highway 82.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms moved from Pike County into western Barbour County. A significant and persistent straight-line wind signature accompanied the line of storms on radar as it progressed across the southern portions of Barbour County. The damage consisted mainly of sna…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along Fox Ridge Road near the Eufaula Country Club.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 3 |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 4 |
| 2007 | 13 | 3 |
| 2006 | 11 | 3 |
| 2005 | 24 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 | 2 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 11 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 4 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |