Escambia storm history
Storm events recorded in Escambia, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
360
Total events
29
Tornadoes
69
Hail
46
Floods
4
Deaths
$15.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A man in his 30s was struck and killed by lightning while floating along the Burnt Corn Creek.
Monday morning Dawn Yoder of Atmore was struck by lightning at her home. She was found 10 to 15 minutes after the lightning strike by her family members and transported to the hospital where she later died on July 8th.
A 68 year old female in Atmore was found dead in a closed up house with no air conditioner. It is unknown what time she died. Relatives found her body on a couch. The house was extremely hot. Autopsy reports indicated that one of the causes of her death was hypothermia. She also …
A swath of damaging straight line winds impacted the Poarch, AL area on 3/18/22 at 9:04 AM CDT. A narrow swath of intense wind gusts estimated at 90 to 100mph affected a mobile home park where several mobile homes were rolled/destroyed. The surrounding area sustained severe wind …
The tornado first touched down on Jay Road just west of Highway 41 in Riverview. The tornado intensified and widened as it moved northeast into East Brewton, crossing over Highway 41. During this time, the tornado produced EF-1 intensity damage to numerous trees, homes, businesse…
Tornado touched down approximately one half mile west of Damascus Road and quickly widened to near 300 yards and strengthened to EF-2 intensity. Near and along Damascus Road the tornado destroyed one wood frame home, and severely damaged or affected several other brick homes and …
Heavy rain produced widespread flash flooding in Atmore. Numerous homes, businesses, and roads were flooded. Several cars were stranded in the streets of downtown Atmore.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reports a large oak tree on top of a home and pickup truck on Gordon Lane in Brewton Alabama.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused significant flash flooding in Atmore.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reports several roads flooded around the Flomaton/South Flomaton area.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snowfall amounts of 4 inches occurred across the northwest portion of the county, with approximately 10 to 11 inches across the central and southern portions of the county.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado began on the north side of I-65 along Charlie Dawson Road where several trees were leaning over the roadway with small tree branches taken off. As the tornado continued northeast, it crossed Priscilla Lane continuing to knock off small and large tree branches. The …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees and powerlines on Mason Millpond Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees and powerlines blocking Kirkland Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported just south of T.R. Miller High School.
Hail Hail
Quarter to golf ball sized hail reported by public to media.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of freezing rain reported in Atmore.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by an Alabama A&M mesonet site near Perdido River farms. Caused extensive damage on the farm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees and powerlines throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees and powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees on Appleton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed a large tree on a church on Sowell Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated winds between 60-65 mph.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed multiple trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed a tree on a house causing damage.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees and powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees in Brewton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees on Baggett Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees on Kirkland Road just east of Highway 31.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in and around Brewton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Evergreen Avenue in Brewton is impassable due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flash flooding was reported in Brewton with numerous roads closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Foshee Road just west of Brewton has multiple spots that are impassable due to flooding.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 | 26 | 2 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 6 | 3 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 2 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 6 | 2 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |