Dekalb storm history
Storm events recorded in Dekalb, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
1,201
Total events
74
Tornadoes
194
Hail
86
Floods
38
Deaths
$35.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A violent long track tornado began in the Lakeview community northeast of Geraldine before tracking northeastward, generally parallel to and just east of State Route 75. Along this line, the tornado passed through Fyffe, Rainsville, Sylvania, and eventually into northern DeKalb C…
A violent tornado continued its wide path of violent destruction across the northern tip of DeKalb County in the Shiloh community. The tornado killed 6 people in this area (12 total along its path across Jackson and DeKalb counties). Several cinder block foundation homes and mobi…
A long track tornado began it's 16.6 mile path about a half mile west of Hendrixville. The tornado intensified and knocked several trees down and damaged a chicken farm about 2 miles east northeast of Hendrixville just west of Interstate 59. The tornado continued sporadically int…
A tornado struck near the Grove Oak area in the western sections of Dekalb County moving northeast through the towns of Rainsville, Sylvania, and Henager. In the path of the tornado, Emergency Management personnel reported 16 homes and 13 mobile homes completely destroyed, 45 hom…
The assessment team was able to connect the previous Rosalie track to the Ider track after observing significant roof damage to single family home with complete destruction to a barn on the property near the intersection of CR-345 and CR-78. Additional points were added along CR-…
The same supercell which produced the tornado in from Blount into Marshall and DeKalb Counties produced a second tornado around 11:25 PM CDT. This tornado touched down 4 miles south southwest of Mentone, near Desoto State Park. The tornado reached EF-3 intensity with speeds up to…
A long track EF-3 tornado crossed into DeKalb County about 6.5 miles west-southwest of Geraldine, about one mile north of Highway 75. The tornado continued into the town of Geraldine, snapping or uprooting numerous large trees which also led to some structural damage to residence…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This destructive tornado continued to move east northeast from Jackson county into Dekalb county. Just on the east side of Highway 35, a large metal industrial building that was securely anchored into the ground was completely destroyed. In Sylvania, significant damage occurred t…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 25-35 mph gusted frequently from 40-50 mph at times. Trees and power lines were knocked down as a result of the winds.
Airport Road and Highway 35 near the Interstate 59 interchange flooded with water rising rapidly. Water reported to be to the steps of tractor trailers at this time. Airport Road closed. One fatality occurred here when a womans car was swept off the roadway due to flooding from D…
EMA reported that an 82-year old man was killed when he was swept away in his vehicle after crossing the spillway at Buck Pocket State Park. He was found 11 days later once heavy rainfall subsided in the canyon.
A Jeep with 3 teenagers ventured across the spillway/bridge in Bucks Pocket State Park on February 22nd and was swept away by raging floodwaters following record rainfall across the area. The driver and passenger survived, found clinging to trees several hundred yards downstream,…
A tornado tracked east from Marshall County along County Road 381. The tornado struck the Kilpatrick community along County Road 479 injuring 7 residents of mobile homes. Very large hardwood trees were snapped near the base. Numerous power poles were snapped at the base. Several …
The tornado touched down along CR 121. Several trees were uprooted and some small trees were snapped. Falling trees caused some minor structural damage. An awning was damaged at one home along CR 121. Damage became more sporadic farther east, where there were mainly uprooted tree…
An EF-2 tornado with peak winds up to 115 mph continued it's track from Jackson into DeKalb County producing it's worst damage near the intersection of County Road 134 and 131. At this location, a cinder-block foundation shed was completely destroyed. The tornado continued northe…
extensive flooding across county with 50 homes, 12 businesses and other municipalities with significant flood damage.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Temperatures dropped below freezing and into the lower 20s.
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Trees and power lines were knocked down at 464 Lowery Road. Time estimated by radar.
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Multiple trees were knocked down on I-59 close to the Hammondville exit. Time estimated by radar.
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A tree and power line were knocked down at 300 George Wallace Drive. Time estimated by radar.
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A tree was knocked down at 6600 CR 121. Time estimated by radar.
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A tree was knocked down blocking one lane of I-59 at MM 226. Time estimated by radar.
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A tree was knocked down at 2700 CR 494. Time estimated by radar.
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Power lines were knocked down at 3400 CR 97 in Pine Ridge. Time estimated by radar.
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A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Alabama Highway 68 and CR 57. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Corrects previous flood report from 4 NNE Pine Ridge. Road washed out at CR 27 and 494.
Flood Flood
Road washed out at CR 27 and CR 494.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached and exceeded 105 degrees during the daytime hours. Overnight low temperatures only fell into the lower 70s.
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A tree was knocked down and blocking the road at 1985 CR 85. Time estimated by radar.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached as high as 106 degrees.
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A few trees were knocked down in the Powell area near the county line. Time estimated by radar.
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A large tree was down on CR 100 blocking the road. Time estimated by radar.
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A tree was uprooted and landed on a carport at 383 CR 275. Time estimated by radar.
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A tree was knocked down on Wallace Avenue near Joes Truck Stop. Time estimated by radar.
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A tree was knocked down on CR 82 about 1/2 mile off of Highway 75. Time estimated by radar.
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Trees were knocked down in the southern end of the county, including Crossville, along County Roads 82, 75, and 51 and along state highway 227.
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A tree was knocked down on CR 20 near CR 104.
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A tree was knocked down across CR 54 in Geraldine. Time was estimated by radar.
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A tree was knocked down along CR 51 near CR 227 blocking the roadway. Time estimated by radar.
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A tree was knocked down at 13808 Alabama on Highway 227. Time was estimated from radar data.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | 2 |
| 2024 | 37 | 3 |
| 2023 | 63 | 1 |
| 2022 | 24 | 1 |
| 2021 | 32 | 3 |
| 2020 | 34 | 3 |
| 2019 | 47 | 1 |
| 2018 | 46 | 1 |
| 2017 | 44 | 0 |
| 2016 | 29 | 1 |
| 2015 | 30 | 2 |
| 2014 | 34 | 8 |
| 2013 | 35 | 2 |
| 2012 | 46 | 0 |
| 2011 | 92 | 7 |
| 2010 | 62 | 6 |
| 2009 | 32 | 4 |
| 2008 | 61 | 1 |
| 2007 | 47 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 1 |
| 2005 | 32 | 1 |
| 2004 | 21 | 0 |
| 2003 | 32 | 1 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 2 |
| 1998 | 24 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 5 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 7 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 8 | 4 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 3 | 3 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |