Cullman County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
98
Tornado reports
265
Hail reports
105
Floods since 1996
1,338
All events
11
Deaths
$104.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Cullman County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 98 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 violent long track tornado developed on the north side of Lewis Smith Lake along County Road 310 where some light damage was found. The tornado tracked northeast snapping numerous large trees and causing significant structural damage to residences along County Roads 222 and 436…
A large violent tornado continued it's track from Walker County into the Huntsville County Warning Area (CWA) across the very southern tip of Cullman County, from about 3 miles southwest of Arkadelphia to just over 2 miles ESE of Arkadelphia. This tornado then tracked out of the …
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A tornado first touched down in the Welti community along CR 636. Numerous hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted in this area. The tornado continued to move north with significant damage to a one story home along CR 601. Major roof uplift was noted to this home and a building …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A 66 year old male was found dead at his home in the Trimble area. The male died of Hyperthermia coincident with another medical condition.
A 36 year old male collapsed on a job site on Smith Lake at the Lions Club Landing area. They were transported to the hospital and died of Hyperthermia coincident with another medical condition.
A six-month old female infant died after being left in a vehicle. Although limited details are available, it is assumed that the infant was left inside the vehicle sometime on the 26th when temperatures were in the lower to middle 90s. The infant was found the next morning around…
A tree was uprooted, falling onto a male, along County Road 1135.
A weak tornado touched down east of Cold Springs, toppling and snapping numerous trees. Several sheds sustained minor damage in this early part of the track. The storm crossed Highway 69 where it damaged a large shed. Additional damage was noted as the tornado tracked northeast a…
Up to one half of an inch of snowfall fell in Cullman County. Refreezing of melted snowfall created slick conditions on the 8th causing at least one accident. This accident turned tragic when a 19 year old lost his life after his vehicle crossed the center line and ran head on in…
Power lines were blown down in Crane Hill.
An EF-0 Tornado with maximum winds of 60 mph, maximum path width of 10 yards, and path length of less than 1/4 of a mile developed briefly near the Vinemont area. This tornado produced tree and power line damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on 316 CR 576.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at the intersection of CR 223 & highway 69.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at the intersection of CR 282 and CR 272.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at 5680 CR 223.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was reported down near the intersection of Day Gap road and CR 447.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were reported down near the intersection of CR 562 and CR 565.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding reported on Hart Drive. Depth of water unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At least 6 inches of flowing water over Megan Lane near a Dollar General Store by a digital media entity.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At least 6 inches of water was reported flowing over Oliver road by a digital media entity on Oliver road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of flooding on County Road 223 with at least 6 inches of water flowing across it.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several reports of flooding around the Cross Creek Golf Course. About 1.5 ft of water was flowing across CR 490 with water up to the bumpers of cars just south of the golf course. There is another report of water flowing over CR 437 and a video.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
CR 437 and Beechgrove Road in Good Hope is covered with 6 inches of moving water.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado touched down just north of U.S. Highway 278 and west of Holly Pond near the intersection of County Roads 1650 and 1682. There, it quickly assumed EF1 status, uprooting a hardwood tree, and causing door damage to small farm outbuildings nearby. The tornado tracked gene…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were knocked down on CR 1654.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Highway 69 North and CR 1583 blocking one lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down blocking the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked down on CR 1769. Time based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted at a residence near the intersection of CR 1669 and CR 1699.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down on CR 1669 near CR 1663.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down onto CR 925 blocking the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at 117 CR 1630.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down blocking the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two large trees were knocked down blocking a driveway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked down at 500 CR 1375 blocking the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked down and blocking the roadway.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 1 |
| 2025 | 110 | 0 |
| 2024 | 36 | 0 |
| 2023 | 72 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 46 | 3 |
| 2020 | 41 | 8 |
| 2019 | 37 | 1 |
| 2018 | 38 | 4 |
| 2017 | 32 | 3 |
| 2016 | 18 | 2 |
| 2015 | 33 | 1 |
| 2014 | 22 | 1 |
| 2013 | 34 | 1 |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 |
| 2011 | 59 | 9 |
| 2010 | 61 | 1 |
| 2009 | 71 | 0 |
| 2008 | 56 | 7 |
| 2007 | 34 | 1 |
| 2006 | 30 | 5 |
| 2005 | 36 | 1 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 1 |
| 2002 | 19 | 2 |
| 2001 | 23 | 2 |
| 2000 | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 4 |
| 1997 | 15 | 1 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 19 | 1 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 15 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 | 9 | 0 |
| 1986 | 11 | 2 |
| 1985 | 17 | 7 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 | 1 |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 3 | 2 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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