Chambers County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1965 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
27
Tornado reports
86
Hail reports
23
Floods since 1996
376
All events
4
Deaths
$9.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Chambers County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 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.
A tornado touched down in central Elmore County, north of Wetumpka, and moved northeast through central Tallapoosa County and crossed into western Chambers County, west of Sikes, south of CR 48. The tornado tracked northeastward with winds of 150 mph, an EF3. One home was destroy…
An 84 year old woman was found dead in her home in Lafayette. The coroner determined that the death was heat related. The home was furnished with air conditioning but was apparently not operating. The afternoon temperatures were in the upper 90s with heat indices near 110 degrees…
Heavy rains forced the Chattahoochee River to flood eastern sections of Chambers County including some sections of Lanett. Chamber County Emergency Management Agency reported that 900 industry, businesses, and homes were affected. Two houses were destroyed and 32 suffered major d…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Cusseta area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in the Valley area, with one large oak tree falling on a truck.
Drought Drought
Lingering Severe (D2) drought conditions were removed from Chambers County in early June.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed at the County Road 237 and County Road 158 intersection.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across parts of Chambers County.
Drought Drought
Chambers County began May with Severe (D2) drought across most of the county, with Extreme (D3) conditions across the southern quarter. D3 was removed mid-month, with D2 persisting throughout May.
Drought Drought
Chambers County began April with the southern third in Severe (D2) drought. D2 was expanded county-wide by late month, with Extreme (D3) conditions across the southern quarter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in a few locations around Five Points.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal building was blown onto Highway 431, and trees were downed in multiple locations around Lafayette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in Lanett.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at Highway 388 and Lee Road 2085.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) conditions persisted across the southern third of Chambers County throughout March.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) conditions persisted across the southern third of Chambers County throughout the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down at LaFayette High School, along 2nd Avenue, and along U.S. Highway 431 near LaFayette. Social media video and photos showed a tree that fell on a vehicle in LaFayette. The occupant escaped without injury. Another tree was downed on CR 102 just north of to…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along 23rd Street SW, 18th Street SW, and South Gilmer Ave in Lanett. In addition, a tree fell on a house along 9th Court SW.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Fredonia community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed in the community of Five Points.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County. The location is based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing debris signature. The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine trees were uprooted. It cont…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on two cars at a residence north of Lafayette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Interstate 85 near mile markers 73 and 75.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Much of Chambers County saw snow accumulation, with the exception of the northwest corner of the county. Areas near Valley and Lanett and southwestward along Interstate 85 received up to 2 of snow.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in mid September before moisture from Hurricane Francine improved conditions.
Several trees were blown down across roadways around the Lafayette, Lanett, and Valley areas. Near Valley, a motorist drove into a downed tree, resulting in minor injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along County Roads 237, 241, and 259 in far northern Chambers County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the area of County Roads 48 and 54 and Dudleyville Road near the Chambers/Tallapoosa county line.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 12-14th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted between Lanett and Valley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in Lafayette.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning caused a house fire on County Road 79. The home was a total loss.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads flooded and impassable across the northern two-thirds of Chambers County, including the cities of Lanett and Lafayette.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail reported on County Road 50 southwest of Lafayette.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball size hail reported on the southeast side of Lafayette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Vehicle blown off road and into ditch near the intersection of County Road 114 and County Road 53.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail reported in Five Points.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in and around the city of Lanett, some on homes.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in western Chambers County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph. This long track tornado began in Autauga County and tracked across northwest Elmore County, southern Coos…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Chambers County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 130 mph. The tornado touched down on County Road 114, about six-tenths of a mile west of Highway 431. The tornado …
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported near the intersection of County Road 237 and County Road 258.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Chambers County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. The tornado began near intersection of County Roads 155 and 158. The tornado tracked northeastward with m…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed around the city of Lanett.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed in the community of Five Points.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the town of Valley.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads flooded and impassable in the city of Lanett.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Valley.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 3 |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 1 |
| 2011 | 31 | 4 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 1 |
| 2005 | 23 | 2 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
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