Elmore storm history
Storm events recorded in Elmore, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
652
Total events
56
Tornadoes
110
Hail
47
Floods
12
Deaths
$71.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado touched down in central Elmore County and moved northeast through central Tallapoosa and western Chambers Counties, before it lifted north northwest of Lafayette. The tornado touched down north of Wetumpka, along CR 209 where a few trees were downed and minor home damag…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A 73 female died when she was struck by lightning while picking blueberries near her home.
A mix of winter precipitation resulted in ice and snow accumulations across Elmore county, causing hazardous travel conditions, numerous traffic accidents, and road closures. A light mix of sleet and freezing rain initially fell before changing to all snow. Snow accumulations ran…
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfal…
Strong thunderstorm wind downed numerous trees along CR2 just west of the intersection with SR 143. At that intersection, a number of very large trees were uprooted falling on several mobile homes. A 23-year-old man was killed when one of the trees fell on his mobile home crushin…
A tornado touched down 6.4 miles west of Central, along County Road 334 in Elmore County. The tornado moved to the northeast and crossed the Coosa County line. The tornado then crossed State Highway 9 and continued moving east, eventually crossing into Tallapoosa County. The torn…
Numerous county roads and city streets became impassable and suffered extensive damage due to flooding caused by torrential rainfall. The cities of Wetumpka, Millbrook, and Deatsville were especially hard hit. At least 43 homes, 10 business, and 2 churches also suffered damage du…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the road along Highway 14 between Wetumpka and Elmore.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed across Elmore County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storage building was blown apart at a residence along Highway 170. A Mesonet station just to the southwest in Wetumpka gusted to 51 mph just a couple minutes before.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Deatsville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Upper River Rd just north of Tallassee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Deatsville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Titus area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in the Wetumpka area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed from Eclectic eastward to the Tallapoosa River, including along Double Bridge Ferry Rd, Deer Track Rd, and Red Hill Rd, where a tree fell on a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed on Mimosa Rd, Hickory Rd, Hogan Rd, and Cold Springs Rd in the Holtville area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall accumulation of generally 0.5-1 occurred across southern and eastern portions of Elmore County, resulting in numerous roadways becoming hazardous.
Drought Drought
The county began December in Severe (D2) drought, which was downgraded to Moderate (D1) by December 10.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions increased to Severe (D2) during the middle of the month, which persisted through the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were uprooted in an apparent microburst in Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson State Historical Park. Large pine trees temporarily blocked the main entrance to the park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Weoka Road, Grier Road, and Balm Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage occurred along roadways in the Millbrook and Coosada areas, resulting in numerous power outages. A couple trees fell on homes. Damage was consistent with winds estimated at 60-65 mph. A personal weather station along Deatsville Highway gusted to 62 mph.
Hail Hail
A social media photo confirmed that tennis ball size hail fell along Highway 14 west of Tallassee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and a few power lines were downed in the Deatsville and Wetumpka areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and a few power lines were downed around the Eclectic and Tallassee areas, one of which fell on a large storage container near Kent. A roof was blown off a building on Sistrunk St in Tallassee as well.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball-size hail reported near Elmore County EMA office.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Numerous trees were uprooted, limbs were snapped, and power lines were downed around Elmore County due to gradient winds of 30-40 mph, including in the Wetumpka, Titus, and Deatsville areas. Two vehicle accidents occurred after motorists drove into a downed tree and a downed powe…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were uprooted across both Friendship Rd and Tallassee Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roadways across Elmore County were flooded and impassable, especially in the Holtville, Elmore, and Millbrook areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted around Deatsville and Titus, at least one of which knocked down power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted along Highway 229.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted and a home sustained minor damage on Pleasant Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees uprooted around and north of Wetumpka, including at Chapel Road and Crenshaw Drive, Rea Road and Weoka Road, and U.S. Highway 231 and Green Street.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted in Titus.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees uprooted in various parts of Elmore County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted in the Kent community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted on Castaway Island Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted uprooted in the city of Tallassee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the Wetumpka area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in Wetumpka.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed north of Wallsboro.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 3 |
| 2022 | 21 | 7 |
| 2021 | 12 | 3 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 2 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 25 | 3 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 33 | 1 |
| 2011 | 53 | 6 |
| 2010 | 29 | 1 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 32 | 2 |
| 2007 | 24 | 1 |
| 2006 | 20 | 2 |
| 2005 | 29 | 3 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 |
| 2003 | 12 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 1 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 2 |
| 1998 | 17 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 1 |
| 1996 | 19 | 3 |
| 1995 | 9 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 1 |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 3 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |