Greene County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
30
Tornado reports
46
Hail reports
13
Floods since 1996
246
All events
2
Deaths
$17.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Greene County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 30 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A tornado touched down in northern Greene County and moved northeast through southern Tuscaloosa and western Jefferson Counties, causing devastating damage consistent with a violent EF4 rating to portions of the city of Tuscaloosa and western suburbs of Birmingham, before it lift…
A tornado touched down in southwestern Greene county and moved northeast through central Hale and Bibb counties, before lifting near Marvel in far northeast Bibb county. The tornado touched down near the Tombigbee River, west of Tishabee on CR 69, and intensified to an EF2 rating…
Extensive tree and power line damage occurred during Katrina. Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged. Power outages were widespread and lengthy and affected the entire county. Many businesses suffered significant damage.
Thousands of trees and power lines were blown down countywide. At least 3300 customers were without power at the height of the storm. Some locations did not get power back for a week. Twenty five to fifty homes suffered significant damage and many more sustained minor roof damage…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across northern and central Greene County.
Hail Hail
Video was received of ping pong ball-size hail in Boligee.
Hail Hail
Several reports of ping ping ball to golf ball-size hail were received in and around Forkland, resulting in property damage.
Hail Hail
A social media photo was received showing baseball-size hail along U.S. Highway 43 between Forkland and Demopolis.
Drought Drought
Greene County began May in Extreme (D3) drought conditions. D3 conditions were removed by mid-month, while Severe (D2) conditions were removed by late month.
Drought Drought
Greene County was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought in mid April, before being upgraded to Extreme (D3) conditions in late April.
Drought Drought
Southern Greene County began January in Severe (D2) drought conditions, which was briefly expanded in area to most of the county before being downgraded entirely to Moderate (D1) following several inches of rain on January 9-10.
Drought Drought
Southern Greene County remained in Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) drought through the month of December.
Drought Drought
Greene County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November.
Drought Drought
Greene County began October mostly in Severe (D2) drought, with Extreme (D3) conditions along the Black Warrior River. D3 expanded across the county throughout the month before being reduced to the far southern portion by the end of the month. D2 conditions remained across the re…
Drought Drought
The county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions at the end of September. The eastern part of the county was upgraded to Extreme (D3) conditions.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail covered the ground near Union.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Springfield community north of Eutaw.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then moved northeastward and crossed Coun…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began approximately four miles northeast of Forkland in extreme eastern Greene County along County Road 25, just north of Modley Lane. At this location, numerous large hardwoods were uprooted surrounding a site-built home, causing damage to the residence and at least …
Drought Drought
Drought level began November at Severe (D2), increased to Extreme (D3) by the first week of the month, and improved back to Moderate (D1) toward the latter part of the month.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in late October across the southern half of the county and persisted through the end of the month.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts from Tropical Depression Francine downed several trees around the county.
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from severe (D2) to moderate (D1) in late January.
Drought Drought
Drought severity remained at severe (D2) throughout December.
Drought Drought
Drought severity remained at severe (D2) through November.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in late October.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 25th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher.
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.
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
Numerous trees uprooted along I-20 near Knoxville.
Hail Hail
Photos of half-dollar size hail in Forkland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A supercell thunderstorm that started in Pickens County tracked across the far northeast corner of Greene County and then entered southwest Tuscaloosa County. The storm uprooted several large trees along County Road 156.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the city of Eutaw. One of the trees produced significant damage to a home.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported near the intersection of Joseph Wilder Road and Highway 191.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph. This tornado began in the city of Eutaw just west of West End Avenue and moved across West End Avenue where…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 90 mph. This tornado crossed a winding Black Warrior River several times before eventually moving into Hale County…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 110 mph. The tornado touched down in an inaccessible area west of Eutaw shortly before crossing Greene County Road 1…
Tornado EFU Tornado
This tornado crossed the Black Warrior River several times and this is a short segment that the tornado moved back into Greene County from Hale County. The area was inaccessible so the segment was rated as unknown intensity.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along County Road 191.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted in city of Union.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in far eastern Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 90 mph. The tornado touched down just southwest of the Branch Heights community on the south side of Eutaw. It t…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph. The tornado touched down west of Johnston Lake where some trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado the…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph. The tornado touched down near Flag Road, near the Black Warrior River. The tornado snapped and uprooted doz…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 65 mph. The tornado formed along County Road 20 just northwest of the intersection of County Road 142. It tracked n…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. A tornado formed west of Highway 43 just south of County Road 148. The tornado uprooted several trees as it…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 | 10 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 1 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 2 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |
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