Cherokee storm history
Storm events recorded in Cherokee, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
483
Total events
18
Tornadoes
108
Hail
33
Floods
3
Deaths
$24.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A tornado moved west to east through a 19-mile-path in southern Cherokee County. The tornado first touched down in the Gnatville Community around 1800 CST, about 3 miles southeast of Pine Grove, then moved east. The tornado crossed a road then moved through the Spring Garden Comm…
The Centre Tornado touched down near Highway 411, just to the east of the Cherokee Country Club. It then traveled northeast, crossed over Cowan Creek, and damaged houses along County Road 40 at approximately 1122 pm CST. The tornado continued its northeastward movement and crosse…
The tornado began about 2.7 miles south-southwest of Sand Rock at 3:01 pm moving northeast. The tornado moved across the southern and eastern portions of Sand Rock damaging a number of structures. Two people were killed in a mobile home just east of Sand Rock. The tornado continu…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and powerlines were downed in and south of Centre, including on Highway 411, CR 14, CR 32, CR 65, CR 7, and CR 29 at CR 45.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed sporadically north of Gaylesville, including County Road 91, County Road 133 between Blanche and Broomtown, County Road 15 at Henderson Hill Cemetery, and County Road 108.
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A few trees and power lines were downed around Cedar Bluff, including Railroad Ave at Cornwall Ave, Cornwall Dr at Westbrook St, Reese St, and McElrath St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and a few power lines were downed around Leesburg and Sand Rock north of Weiss Lake. Trees were downed on County Road 136, CR 47, and Highway 273 near Tuckers Chapel. Trees were also downed on CR 50, CR 36, CR 146, and Thompson Circle. A tree fell on a house along …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and a small light pole were downed at a residence along County Road 524 in Centre. Additionally, trees were downed along Ray St and CR 631, and power lines were downed along CR 382 just south of Centre.
A tree fell on a kayaker on Terrapin Creek near County Road 336, resulting in an injury. Nearby, a tree was downed at CR 14 and CR 523 as well.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple reports of flooded roadways and water impacting residences in Centre. Hardwood Hills Dr was flooded, with homes surrounded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roadways were flooded or washed out in southern and southeastern Cherokee County, including the Spring Garden area. Impacted roadways included CR 18, CR 12, CR 29, CR 177, CR 8, and Alabama Highway 9. Approximately 4-7 of rain fell in this part of the county. After the f…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A microburst occurred in the area of CR 40, CR 21, and CR 22 in the Tucker Crossroads community. Several trees were downed, power poles were broken, and at least two homes had trees or power lines down on their roofs. Security camera footage was provided that confirmed the time a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of trees and power lines down around Cherokee County, especially the northern half including Sand Rock, Cedar Bluff, and Gaylesville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power line was downed in Centre, a tree was downed at Highway 9 and CR 121, and a tree down along Mackey St in Leesburg, blocking both lanes.
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Trees and power lines were downed in the Gaylesville area.
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Trees were downed in the Centre area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Cedar Bluff area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few roads around Terrapin Creek were impassable due to flooding, including CR 8 near Stewart Bridge and CR 14 and CR 433. Water surrounded a home off Highway 9 just north of Piedmont. A section of CR 33 was washed out as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed in the Sand Rock and Little River areas, including CR 43, CR 53, CR 361, CR 275 at Highway 273, CR 137, CR 58, and CR 75.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed on CR 41 and CR 114, with CR 41 being completely blocked.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed north of Gaylesville, including at County Roads 41 and 772, County Road 826, County Road 114, County Road 81 at 77, and Alabama Highway 35.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed blocking County Roads 41 and 99 northeast of Broomtown.
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Trees were blown down across Cherokee County.
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A large tree fell partially on a home along County Road 217. A couple other trees fell on Highway 35 at Blanche and on Longshore Drive in Leesburg.
Hail Hail
Quarter to half dollar size hail fell in Centre.
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Multiple trees were downed in the Leesburg area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in the Gaylesville area, with one tree falling on a manufactured home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Cedar Bluff area.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several trees were downed across roadways in the county due to gradient winds up to 40 mph. One tree fell on power lines, causing a small grass fire.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several trees were downed across the county due to gradient winds up to 40 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across County Road 70 west of Leesburg, blocking both lanes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed across northern Cherokee County, with multiple callouts to Broomtown VFD to help clear trees from roadways.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across roadways in Cherokee County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches across Cherokee County, followed by light ice accumulation of <0.25 inch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in roadways, including County Roads 32 and 41.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions briefly increased to Severe (D2) during the middle of the month before improving back to Moderate (D1).
Tropical Depression Tropical Depression
Several trees were downed across the county with wind gusts of 30-40 mph.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts from Tropical Depression Francine resulted in several trees being downed around the county, mainly during the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down on or around homes along Sewell Ferry Rd, and the roof was partially removed from a barn at County Road 31 and County Road 40.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn sustained roof damage and a home had damage to the porch and underpinning along County Road 29. A home sustained significant roof damage along County Road 783. Several trees were downed in Centre and points east.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down along County Roads 52 and 43 near Tuckers Chapel, Cedar St in Cedar Bluff, and County Road 143 in Broomtown.
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Several trees and power lines were downed in the Broomtown area.
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A few trees and tree limbs were downed along roadways in the Cedar Bluff, Leesburg, and Centre areas. This included a couple tall pine trees that were downed across a driveway at a residence along County Road 131 near Cedar Bluff.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions worsened the Severe (D2) by mid-July, but beneficial rainfall during the latter half of the month quickly improved the drought back to Moderate (D1).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed, blocking Highway 68 and County Roads 75, 47, and 81.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief EF1 tornado with winds up to 105 mph formed along the leading edge of a QLCS in northern Cherokee County. Minor timber damage began along County Road 768 near County Road 47. The tornado continued to down trees as it crossed County Road 43. The tornado intensified as it p…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An area of tree damage, separate from the nearby tornado path, occurred along County Road 104 along Weiss Lake, where some trees fell on homes. The sporadic and divergent nature of the damage and wider path were consistent with straight line winds. Elsewhere, trees were also down…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 1 |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 39 | 1 |
| 2010 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 1 |
| 2007 | 33 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 2 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |