Cherokee County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1963 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
18
Tornado reports
109
Hail reports
33
Floods since 1996
494
All events
3
Deaths
$24.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Cherokee County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 16 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. 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…
Drought Drought
Cherokee County began May in Severe (D2) drought conditions, which improved to Moderate (D1) by late month.
Drought Drought
Cherokee County was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought in late April.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in three locations in the Jamestown area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to a half inch of snow fell across parts of Cherokee County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Leesburg area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Blanche area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on the north side of Weiss Lake and in the Gaylesville area. The roof was blown of chicken houses just east of Gaylesville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Bands of snow during the morning hours resulted in up to 0.5 inches of snow accumulation in elevated areas of northern Cherokee County.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in the Gaylesville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Cherokee County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 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 |
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