Clay County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
25
Tornado reports
57
Hail reports
21
Floods since 1996
349
All events
8
Deaths
$28.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clay 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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All storm eventsTornadoes
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 flash flood, about 3 inches in an hour, washed out sections of Fuller Road in Mellow Valley. A 51 year-old man drove into the washed out area and was severely injured. He died the next day in the hospital from his injuries.
Drought Drought
Lingering Severe (D2) drought conditions across the northeastern half of Clay County were removed in early June.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed around Millerville, including on Highway 148 and Highway 9.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed around Ashland and Lineville, including along Country Club Rd and Springhill Rd.
Drought Drought
The northeastern half of Clay County began May in Severe (D2) drought, which persisted throughout the month.
Drought Drought
The northeastern half of Clay County was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought in late April.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell on County Road 5 between Owens Rd and Clay Rd and on County Road 79.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across Clay County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media report was received showing a large tree down on a shed in Ashland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several pine trees were snapped or uprooted, and the roof was blown off a barn near the intersection of Chapman Rd and Brownsville Loop.
Drought Drought
The county elevated to Severe (D2) drought on February 11 but dropped back to Moderate (D1) by February 18.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts up to 2 inches across Clay County during the morning hours. Light ice accumulation of <0.25 inch during the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along Highway 148.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along Highway 9.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed around Clay County, some of which landed on vehicles. A few barns/small buildings were damaged as well. Relayed via social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed around Lineville, some of which were larger in size.
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from severe (D2) to moderate (D1) in mid January.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in mid-December.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees fell on power lines on State Lake Road near Highway 49, blocking the roadway.
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.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Penny size hail reported in Ashland.
Hail Hail
Pictures of quarter size hail along Clairmont Springs Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted in Ashland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the Millerville community.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads flooded across southern Clay County. Fuller Road at Loombeam Creek washed out.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southwest Clay County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 85 mph. The tornado touched down along the eastern slopes of Horne Mountain in the Talladega National Forest. Most o…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF2 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Clay County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 125 mph. This tornado originated in Tallapoosa County and crossed into Clay County southwest of Sikesville. As the t…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted between the towns of Ashland and Lineville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted near the town of Cragford. Some homes were damaged due to fallen trees.
Flood Flood
Several roads underwater across areas along and north of Highway 9 with 3-5 inches of rainfall reported during the event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along County road 31 north of the town of Ashland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted near the intersection of Cragford Road and Blue Flame Road.
Drought Drought
Beneficial rainfall during the first half of November caused the drought intensity to fall below severe (D2) criteria.
Drought Drought
The drought intensity decreased from extreme (D3) to severe (D2).
Drought Drought
Above normal temperatures and rainfall totals less than one-quarter of an inch increased the drought intensity across Clay County to extreme category (D3).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the city of Clay.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball sized hail reported in far northeast Clay County.
Lineville city police reported a fatality when a large tree fell on a moving vehicle. The vehicle was traveling on Martha Street.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals averaged 8-10 inches across Clay County with a few reports near 12 inches.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed throughout the county due to winds of 35 to 45 mph.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Numerous trees uprooted throughout the county due to winds of 35 to 45 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads flooded across eastern Clay County. Reports include Highway 49 in the city of Lineville and Highway 77 in the city of Ashland. Canady Road washed out at Wesobulga Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in and around the city of Ashland.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 1 |
| 2004 | 12 | 1 |
| 2003 | 16 | 3 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 2 |
| 1984 | 4 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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