Dekalb County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
74
Tornado reports
197
Hail reports
86
Floods since 1996
1,221
All events
38
Deaths
$35.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Dekalb County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 74 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 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted at 2905 Wallace Avenue. Time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were snapped at 1704 McCurdy Loop Road E.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) Conditions are finally removed thanks to an abundance of rainfall across the area on the May 12th Drought Monitor issuance.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) Conditions continued through the month of May.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) Conditions developed in portions of Jackson and Dekalb Counties in Northeastern AL.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) Conditions developed in portions of Jackson and Dekalb Counties in Northeastern AL.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed over northeastern portions of DeKalb county on February 10th and continues through February 28th.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill temperature dropped as low as 1 degree above zero.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill temperatures dropped as low as 2 above zero.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill temperatures dropped as low as 3 above zero.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow accumulation of 0.5 or less was reported in portions of the county.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill temperatures dropped as low as 3 above zero.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill temperatures dropped as low as 2 above zero.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) Conditions were introduced this week for portions of Northeastern Alabama, but were removed the following week thanks to beneficial rainfall.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Temperatures dropped below freezing and into the lower 20s.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were knocked down at 464 Lowery Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were knocked down on I-59 close to the Hammondville exit. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power line were knocked down at 300 George Wallace Drive. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at 6600 CR 121. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down blocking one lane of I-59 at MM 226. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at 2700 CR 494. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were knocked down at 3400 CR 97 in Pine Ridge. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 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 | 14 | 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 |
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