Calhoun County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
32
Tornado reports
154
Hail reports
35
Floods since 1996
594
All events
25
Deaths
$135.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Calhoun County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 32 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
This tornado initially touched down in eastern Jefferson County, north northeast of Trussville and moved northeast through portions of St. Clair, Calhoun, Etowah and Cherokee Counties, before it moved into Georgia, across Polk, Floyd and Bartow (See Storm Data Peachtree City) Cou…
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Calhoun County and determined that it was consistent with an EF3 tornado, with maximum winds near 140 mph. The tornado first touched down on Boiling Springs Road snapping and uprooting trees just north of Mitchellville Ro…
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Calhoun Calhoun County and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF3 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 150 mph. The tornado first touched down west of US Highway 431 north of town of Wellingt…
Tornado F3 Tornado
This tornado initially touched down in eastern Jefferson County, north northeast of Trussville and moved northeast through portions of St. Clair, Calhoun, Etowah and Cherokee Counties. The tornado then moved into Georgia, across Polk, Floyd and Bartow (See Storm Data Peachtree Ci…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Wellington area, including Graham Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed on Peaceburg Rd in Weaver.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed on Choccolocco Road in Anniston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed around Jacksonville, and a service station canopy was damaged.
Drought Drought
Calhoun County began May in Severe (D2) drought conditions, which improved to Moderate (D1) by late month.
Drought Drought
Calhoun County was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought in late April.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across Highway 77 near Ohatchee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down, blocking Halls Chapel Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed at the intersection of Nunnally Lake Rd and Rock Springs Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down across Calhoun County.
Flood Flood
Chosea Springs Rd and Iron City Cutoff Rd were both closed due to flooding along Choccolocco Creek during the afternoon of the 3rd. Part of Old Downing Mill Rd was flooded as well. Later that evening, Mellon Bridge Rd in Oxford was also closed along the creek. The creek rose in t…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Around 4-6 inches of rain in Piedmont and in the mountains immediately south of Piedmont (i.e. Dugger Mountain) led to flooding issues during the overnight hours, particularly along Nances Creek and its nearby tributaries around town. Numerous roads in the city were flooded, with…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down across Anniston, Oxford, and Weaver, including Quintard Ave, Rainbow Cir, Conger Rd, M St, Lenlock Ln, and Interstate 20. Some trees fell on homes, vehicles, or power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at various locations across Calhoun County, some involving power lines. One tree fell on a residence in Oxford.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado appears to have touched down somewhere in the restricted area of the Pelham Range based on radar. The first accessible damage occurred along Calhoun County Road (CR) 109 (Bynum Leatherwood Rd) just north of the Lloyds Chapel Cemetery, where several large trees were u…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed across Calhoun County from the Boiling Springs area south of Ohatchee eastward to near Saks and Fort McClellan. Some trees fell on homes or blocked roads. Several trees were downed in neighborhoods north of U.S. Highway 431 in Saks, whil…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed on Bains Gap Road and other areas in the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across Possum Trot Rd and Cove Rd north of Jacksonville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across Main St and E 3rd St in Oxford.
Hail Hail
Social media video of at least half dollar-size hail in Alexandria relayed via broadcast media.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported in Wellington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell across Rocky Hollow Rd northwest of Jacksonville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed on Alice St in Oxford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed, blocking Ponderosa Trail near Bynum.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across Anniston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down around Oxford, with at least one on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 77 mph gust was measured at Anniston Regional Airport (KANB) at 9:25 PM CDT and again at 9:28 PM CDT.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Instances of flooding in the Oxford area with submerged vehicles, closed roadways, and at least two water rescues.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several trees were downed across roadways in the county due to gradient winds up to 45 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home sustained minor roof damage in Weaver, and a tree was downed across Iron Mountain Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed, blocking roadways in the southern part of Calhoun County near Oxford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The City of Anniston reported multiple roads blocked by trees and power lines, including Fairway Drive, 22nd St, Eglin Ave, Castle Ave, and Raemon Ave. A tree was blown down onto a home on Knollwood Drive as well. Anniston Regional Airport gusted as high as 55 mph at 2:06 am.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts up to 2 inches across Calhoun County.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early November and improved to Moderate (D1) by the third week.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Ohatchee area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed around the Alexandria area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed and large limbs were snapped in the Weaver area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 25 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 | 3 |
| 2017 | 31 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 26 | 0 |
| 2011 | 35 | 2 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 25 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 3 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 1 |
| 2005 | 20 | 1 |
| 2004 | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 | 24 | 1 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 1 |
| 2000 | 10 | 2 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 6 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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