Etowah storm history
Storm events recorded in Etowah, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
642
Total events
34
Tornadoes
132
Hail
35
Floods
1
Deaths
$29.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado initially touched down just south of Brow Road, about 4.5 miles east of Sardis City, snapping and uprooting many trees. The tornado rapidly intensified as it tracked northeast. Severe damage occurred along Liberty Hill Road where a home was lifted off its block founda…
Trees and power lines were blown down northwest of Gallant and east of Altoona. One 32 year old man was killed (indirect) when the car he was a passenger in struck a tree that had fallen across the road.
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed wind damage from severe thunderstorms that occurred on the afternoon of August 3, 2023 at approximately 2:30 pm CDT. The damage found was consistent with straight line winds of 80 mph along a narrow corridor of Tabor Road, near the…
This tornado initially touched down in eastern Jefferson County, north northeast of Trussville. The tornado moved northeast through portions of St. Clair, Calhoun, Etowah and Cherokee Counties, before it moved into Georgia, across Polk, Floyd and Bartow (See Storm Data Peachtree …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed around the Altoona area.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at Sutton Bridge Road and Brown Avenue and at Bachelors Chapel Rd and Smith Rd.
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A few trees were downed along Alabama Highway 132 in western Etowah County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Etowah County.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Attalla.
Hail Hail
Up to golf ball size hail fell in Gadsden.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Hokes Bluff.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell in Keener.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed around Hokes Bluff.
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A tree fell on a house in Attalla.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell in the Rainbow City area.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Numerous trees were downed across the county due to gradient winds up to 45 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree were downed at Cove Spring Rd and Little Cove Rd and on Bristow Cove Rd.
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Trees and power lines were downed along Scenic Dr.
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A tree was blown onto a home on Cansler Ave in Gadsden.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches across Etowah County, followed by light ice accumulation of <0.25 inch.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early November and improved to Moderate (D1) by the third week.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and powerlines were downed from East Gadsden to Glencoe and Hokes Bluff, with sporadic tree reports across the rest of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Southside area, including along Lister Ferry Rd, Leota Rd, and Hood Rd, where a motorist was trapped between fallen trees.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions worsened the Severe (D2) by mid-July, but beneficial rainfall during the latter half of the month quickly improved the drought back to Moderate (D1).
Hail Hail
Penny-sized hail fell in the Crudup Rd area just north of Gadsden.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted in the Altoona, Attalla, Gadsden, and Rainbow City areas. A couple locations had more concentrated areas of damage: Trees fell onto homes around Fayette St in the Camp Sibert neighborhood of Attalla and in the Clubview Heights neighborhood …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto an occupied vehicle at Young's Chapel Methodist Church, although the motorist escaped without injury.
Flood Flood
Flooding was observed in parts of Etowah County after 2 to 3 inches of rainfall fell during the morning of March 1. Some roadways such as Tidmore Bend Rd, Cedar Bend Rd, and Lumley Rd were covered by standing water. Attalla City Park had standing water up to 6 inches deep in some…
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from severe (D2) to moderate (D1) in early February.
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from extreme (D3) to severe (D2) in late January.
Drought Drought
Drought severity remained at extreme (D3) throughout December.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased from severe (D2) to extreme (D3) in mid November.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in late October.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted around Gadsden.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 12-14th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the Sardis City area.
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Several trees were uprooted in the Hokes Bluff and Ball Play areas. One tree fell on a house.
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Several trees uprooted on Warrior Valley Road near Altoona, and numerous trees were uprooted along Cox Gap Road near Rockledge.
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Trees were uprooted along Whites Chapel Road and Coates Bend Road.
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A large tree was uprooted and fell on a house. The house suffered major structural damage.
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Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in Glencoe. Partial roof damage to Glencoe Middle School.
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Numerous trees uprooted around the city of Gadsden.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 12 | 3 |
| 2019 | 14 | 2 |
| 2018 | 23 | 1 |
| 2017 | 24 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 | 56 | 2 |
| 2010 | 25 | 0 |
| 2009 | 28 | 0 |
| 2008 | 45 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 | 10 | 1 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 1999 | 18 | 1 |
| 1998 | 14 | 2 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 2 |
| 1984 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 8 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 6 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 5 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |