Cullman storm history
Storm events recorded in Cullman, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
1,288
Total events
97
Tornadoes
255
Hail
93
Floods
11
Deaths
$104.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to as low as 4 degrees above zero.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down on CR 35 in Arkadelphia. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down on CR 222 in the Logan area. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down on CR 222 in Trimble. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Elm and Commercial Streets in Hanceville. Time estimated by radar.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Temperatures dropped below freezing and into the lower to middle 20s.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached 105 degrees briefly during the afternoon hours of the 20th.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached and exceeded 105 degrees during the daytime hours. Overnight low temperatures only fell into the lower 70s.
Heat Heat
A 81 year old female was found sitting outside after a family returned home in Good Hope. The female died of Hyperthermia coincident with another medical condition.
Heat Heat
Heat index values peaked at 105 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was occurring based on a photo at 255 CR 825. Depth of water estimated at 6 to 8 inches and rising.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was occurring at the Rock Creek bridge along CR 1133. Time estimated by radar. Depth of water unknown.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached as high as 106 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pine tree was reported down across the road at 2524 CR1371.
Lightning Lightning
A house struck by lightning and caused a fire. *** Need to check on damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were knocked down at 13065 U.S. Highway 278. Time estimated by radar.
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Trees were knocked down at 2510 and 1285 CR 940. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were knocked down at 178 CR 1026. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down on a mobile home on County Road 940, south of the intersections with County Roads 970 and 818.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at 14884 CR 222. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at 1985 CR 831. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at 1237 CR 1092. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at 835 CR 201. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was knocked down in the roadway at 455 CR 1142. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was knocked down into the roadway at 1521 CR 330. Time estimated by radar.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 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 |