Dallas storm history
Storm events recorded in Dallas, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
447
Total events
47
Tornadoes
101
Hail
16
Floods
7
Deaths
$30.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado formed and intensified quickly about two miles south of Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees right from the start. The tornado travelled northward into Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a 140 MPH EF3 tornado in the sout…
Drought Drought
Western Dallas County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of December.
Drought Drought
Most of Dallas County remained in at least Severe (D2) drought through the month of November.
Drought Drought
Dallas County began October with Severe (D2) drought across the western two-thirds. Extreme (D3) drought conditions increased across the western half throughout the month before decreasing somewhat toward the end.
Drought Drought
The western half of the county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions in late September.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed around Dallas County, including Highway 66 at CR 1, CR 4 at CR 85, CR 222, along Highway 22, and along Highway 41.
Hail Hail
Social media picture of quarter-size hail in Burnsville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall led to numerous instances of flooding in Selma. Flooded roadways included Broad St, Highland Ave, Dallas Ave, Alabama Ave, Water Ave, Mabry St, and Maxey St. A water rescue took place from a vehicle at Water and Maxey.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This comma-head tornado touched down on the southern edge of an open field off of Dallas County Road 143, just north of Sixmile Creek. There were a few large pine limbs snapped at this location, while to the north side of this open field it caused more significant tree damage wit…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across County Road 457, blocking the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and tree limbs were downed along Highway 22 and County Road 294 just before a tornado formed to the east of this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of trees down including Cecil Jackson Bypass, River Road, and County Road 304.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Valley Grande area.
Drought Drought
The county elevated to Severe (D2) drought on February 11 but dropped back to Moderate (D1) by February 18.
Drought Drought
The county began December in Severe (D2) drought, which persisted through the month.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early November and persisted through the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed in the Valley Grande area, and a silo was damaged as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down near Lazy Acres.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down on the west side of Selma, resulting in power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph gust was measured at Craig Field at 6:32 PM CDT.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in the area of County Roads 12, 85, and 4 northeast of Minter.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several trees were uprooted or limbs were snapped in the Selma area due to gradient winds of 35-45 mph. KSEM recorded a gust of 45 mph at 6:55 pm CDT.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began in a wooded area just east of the Perry/Dallas County line. It quickly reached its peak intensity of 95 mph as it crossed County Road 272 where dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted, blocking the roadway for over a quarter of a mile as it paralleled the road.…
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in mid November but decreased back to (D1) by the end of the month due to increased rainfall.
Drought Drought
Drought severity in Dallas County increased to severe (D2) in mid-October before 2-3 inches of rainfall on October 11 dropped the area back to moderate (D1).
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 23-26th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 11-14th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 9th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 6-7th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 5th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A bow echo uprooted numerous trees across the southern half of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted and blocking Highway 80 east of Marion Junction.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted in Valley Grande.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted near the intersection of County Road 66 and County Road 109.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail reported near the intersection of Highway 80 and County Road 5.
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in central Dallas County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 130 mph. The tornado began just east of Orrville near the intersection of Highway 22 and Cahaba Road. As it tracked …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust at Craig Field Airport (KSEM).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along U.S. Highway 80 just west of Highway 5.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail reported in Valley Grande.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | 15 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 7 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 1 |
| 2011 | 29 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21 | 1 |
| 2007 | 18 | 1 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 | 3 |
| 2003 | 19 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 1 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 0 |
| 1989 | 16 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982 | 10 | 0 |
| 1981 | 7 | 2 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 5 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 5 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 6 | 3 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |
| 1955 | 2 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |