Fayette County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
56
Tornado reports
63
Hail reports
15
Floods since 1996
403
All events
7
Deaths
$41.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Fayette County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 56 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.
The fifth segment of this long track tornado entered Fayette County for the second time at CR 83, south of Boley Springs, and moved northeast where it exited Fayette County south of Blue Water Trace Rd . This tornado began in Pickens County, 5 miles northeast of Pickensville, and…
A tornado touched down 4 miles west of Hubbertville, just west of US Hwy 43. The tornado tracked to the northeast where it knocked down hundreds of trees and destroyed at least two single family homes along CR 49, north of Hubbertville. As the tornado continued northeastward, sev…
Tornado F3 Tornado
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Tornado F3 Tornado
A thunderstorm moving from the southern portion of Fayette County northward downed trees and caused power outages. One tree fell onto a mobile home on the north side of the city of Fayette killing a 36-year-old man and injuring three other people in the mobile home at the time.
A tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System. It touched down in southeast Fayette County, east of AL Hwy 13, along AL Hwy 18, southwest of Berry. This tornado maintained a small path width, averaging around 0.10 mile (176 yds). The tornado track paralleled AL Hwy 1…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed countywide.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across northern Fayette County, including on Gun Club Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of trees downed along Highway 18 in Fayette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At Guthrie Smith Park, a tin roof was blown off a two-story concession stand, with numerous concrete cinder blocks blown off the second story as well. Elsewhere in the park, metal fencing was damaged, bleachers were overturned, and a few trees were downed. Playground equipment an…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed at Highway 107 and Wayside Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported in Fayette.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Hail Hail
Social media photo of quarter-size hail.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported in Boley Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house along Highway 18 near Berry.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at the intersection of Highway 171 and Highway 102.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in Belk.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in the Pea Ridge area north of Berry.
Hail Hail
Dime to penny-size hail was reported in Belk.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A gas station awning was heavy damaged along US 43/Temple Ave North.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Part of Victor Rd was washed out by a swollen creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A large portion of Dodson Circle was washed out.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
National Weather Service meteorologists assessed storm damage across the southern portion of Lamar and Fayette counties, associated with a line of storms early in the morning on Monday, March 31st, 2025. It was determined that low-end and sporadic tree damage was associated with …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout Fayette County, including along County Road 87 near Hubbertville and on 11th Street SW in Fayette. Trees were blown down damaging two residences along 11th Street SW. Siding was blown off another house on the north side of Fay…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 3 to 4 inches across Fayette County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in northwest Fayette County, including Highway 107 at Turner Road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts from Tropical Depression Francine resulted in multiple trees being downed around the county, mainly during the morning hours.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early September before moisture from Hurricane Francine improved conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed along County Road 47 at Bethabara Road.
Drought Drought
Dry conditions from June and early July improved by early August, with the county falling below Severe (D2) drought by the second week of the month.
Drought Drought
The county entered Severe (D2) drought during the second week of July. Conditions briefly worsened to Extreme (D3) before beneficial rainfall improved the drought back to D2 by the end of the month.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF1 tornado developed on the northern flank of an MCS, affecting far northern portions of Fayette County and southern portions of Marion County. The tornado initially touched down near Coffee Creek then moved northeast where it crossed Coffee Creek Road and uprooted a few larg…
Hail Hail
Social media photos were received of large hail at least hen egg size.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong gradient winds resulted in trees falling across Highway 171 and Pikeville Road in Fayette County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were uprooted in the Belk area. A motorist drove into a fallen tree along County Road 1. Debris was scattered across the roadway near the intersection of County Road 4 and Highway 159. Near the intersection of County Roads 23 and 105, falling trees brought down powe…
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from severe (D2) to moderate (D1) in late January.
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from extreme (D3) to severe (D2) in mid December.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased from severe (D2) to extreme (D3) in early November.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in mid-October.
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
Several trees were uprooted along Highway 107 northwest of Fayette, and a tree and power lines were down on County Road 21 South just west of Fayette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted on Pea Ridge Road and Armory Avenue in Berry.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 6th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | 11 | 2 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 5 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 4 |
| 2010 | 10 | 2 |
| 2009 | 24 | 2 |
| 2008 | 22 | 3 |
| 2007 | 19 | 1 |
| 2006 | 20 | 3 |
| 2005 | 11 | 2 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 3 |
| 2001 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000 | 10 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 15 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |
| 1952 | 4 | 4 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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