Hale storm history
Storm events recorded in Hale, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
323
Total events
57
Tornadoes
59
Hail
18
Floods
13
Deaths
$52.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern northeast Hale County and determined that it was consistent with an EF3 tornado, with maximum winds near 140 mph. The tornado initially began in a heavily wooded area northeast of Gabriel Creek Rd and tracked nort…
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Hale County and determined that it was consistent with an EF3 tornado, with maximum winds near 150 mph. A strong, long-track tornado traveled across Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, and Shelby Counties during the afte…
A tornado touched down in southwestern Greene County near Tishabee, and moved northeast through central Hale and Bibb Counties. The tornado then lifted near Marvel in far northeast Bibb County. The tornado crossed the Black Warrior River and into Hale County west of Sawyerville. …
A motorist drove into a downed tree along County Road 42 approximately one mile northeast of Akron around 10 PM CDT, resulting in a fatality. The Tuscaloosa ASOS several miles to the north gusted to 20-30 mph around and just before this time. A combination of non-thunderstorm win…
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in western Hale County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 135 mph. The tornado crossed into Hale County from Greene County and intensified, uprooting and mowing down hundreds o…
Two men were killed as they took shelter on shore after getting off the water. The two men had headed out for a fishing trip on the Black Warrior River. The event occurred near the Arcola Landing. The wife of the elder man was knocked unconscious when the lightning struck, howeve…
One quarter inch of ice reported coating most surfaces across the county. Nine people were indirectly injured in a three car accident due to heavy icing on Highway 69 just north of Greensboro.
The second segment of this tornado crossed into Hale County, just north of Creehill Creek. This tornado began in Greene County 2.2 miles east of Forkland. The tornado moved northeast into Hale County where it snapped and uprooted hundreds of trees. As the tornado crossed State Hi…
Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down countywide. At least three quarters of the county was without power for an extended period of time. Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged. Some of the damage was major. Four people across the county were injured dur…
Thousands of trees and power lines were blown down or snapped off during Ivan. Several hundred homes or structures received varying degrees of wind damage. At least 200 trees blocked roadways making them temporarily impassable. Power was not fully restored for at least a week in …
Drought Drought
Hale County remained in Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) drought through the month of December.
Drought Drought
Hale County remained in Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) drought through the month of November.
Drought Drought
All of Hale County remained in at least Severe (D2) drought throughout October, with Extreme (D3) conditions across much of the county.
Drought Drought
Much of the county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions in late September. The eastern half was upgraded to Severe (D2) and the western half to Extreme (D3) at the end of the month.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down just north of US Highway 80, west of Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar trees. The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Highway 25, continuing to cause scattered tree d…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado crossed back into Hale County from Perry County north of Perry County Road 24. It produced minor tree damage along Agnew Rd and Hackberry Ln before crossing back into Perry County.
A National Weather Service damage survey in Moundville revealed an EF-0 tornado that occurred early on February 16. The tornado began in a wooded area near Green Ridge Rd and moved east- northeastward. Along Power Loop Rd, several pine trees had tops snapped off or large limbs br…
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Hale and Perry Counties and determined that the damage was consistent with a tornado. The start of the tornado was estimated to be just west of Alabama Highway 69, where tree damage was observed in an inaccessibl…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across various locations of northern Hale County, including in Moundville. Several homes in Moundville sustained shingle loss. Several trees were uprooted along Ann St and to the west a metal building was blown down behind Restore Physical Therapy near Highway 6…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado moved into Hale County from Greene County. Pockets of non-contiguous damage were found along Carnation Road and County Road 17, where the tornado was nearly one mile wide. Near the intersection of Carnation Road and Quail Drive, a hay barn was demolished, and at least t…
Drought Drought
Drought level began November at Severe (D2), increased to Extreme (D3) by mid-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 and persisted through the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed on the south side of Moundville, with at least one bringing down power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down, mainly on the west side of Greensboro. At least one landed on a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down between Greensboro and Gallion.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were snapped and power lines were downed in Moundville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed on power lines in Greensboro, Newbern, and Moundville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed around Moundville, including along County Road 50. Other trees were downed along Highway 69 near Havana and Harper Hill.
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased below severe (D2) in late 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
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed north of Greensboro along Highway 69.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in Greensboro with some blocking roadways.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters reported on County Road 49.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported along Highway 14 east of Greensboro.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Hale County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 90 mph. This tornado originated in Greene County and crossed a winding Black Warrior River and in and out of Hale Co…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Hale County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 115 mph. This tornado originated in northeast Greene County and crossed into Hale County west of Akron along the Blac…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Hale County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 115 mph. The tornado touched down in a remote area of Hale County, near Clements Bend on the Black Warrior River. The…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southwest Hale County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 73 mph. This tornado originated in Marengo County and crossed into southwest Hale County about one-half mile west of…
Tornado EFU Tornado
This tornado crossed the Black Warrior River several times and this is a short segment that the tornado moved into Hale County from Greene County. The area was inaccessible so the segment was rated as unknown intensity.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado originated in Greene County and crossed the Black Warrior River into Hale County. The tornado tracked just south of the river for several miles. The first section of observable damage was in the Oak Village Community northwest of Akron. Several homes sustained signif…
Hail Hail
Photos of large hail along Highway 80 near the town of Gallion.
Hail Hail
Hen egg size hail reported in Havana.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | 4 |
| 2022 | 12 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 2 |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 5 |
| 2010 | 13 | 2 |
| 2009 | 12 | 3 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 2 |
| 2006 | 12 | 3 |
| 2005 | 19 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 3 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |