Lamar County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
42
Tornado reports
130
Hail reports
63
Floods since 1996
598
All events
3
Deaths
$11.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lamar County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 41 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.
Tornado F5 Tornado
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This tornado is a continuation of a tornado that originally touched down in Lowndes County Mississippi. It crossed into Alabama near Willie Greer Road, just north of AL-18. From there, it continued to move east-northeast, remaining just north of AL-18 as it passed close to the to…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A Lamar County High School student, a ninth grader, was killed when he was hit by lightning during football practice according to newspaper reports. A Sheriff's dispatcher said the sky was overcast when the bolt hit the student. He was taken to the hospital immediately and later …
A tornado began about six miles southwest of Vernon just north of the location where County 9 crosses the Yellow Creek. The tornado moved north directly toward Vernon, but lifted about two miles southwest of the center of town.
Extensive tree and power line damage occurred across Lamar County during Katrina. Power outages were widespread and lengthy. Several roadways were impassable due to fallen trees. Many structures, homes and vehicles were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed countywide.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed across southern Lamar County.
Drought Drought
Lamar County began May with the southern half in Severe (D2) drought, which was removed during the first week of the month.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail fell around Vernon.
Hail Hail
Nickel-size hail fell in Detroit.
Drought Drought
The southern half of Lamar County was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought in late April.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees were downed near the intersection of Highway 278 and Crews Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Highway 278 and Sorghum Hollow Rd.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported around Millport. Highway 96 had shoulders washed out and area under the road washed out. Mount Carmel Rd had a culvert washed out, leaving it impassable. CR 27 and McAdams Rd were washed out as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in the Detroit area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in the Sulligent area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in the Vernon area.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A wake low resulted in a few downed trees and power outages across the southern part of Lamar County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed across Vernon and nearby areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed across Lamar County, including the Vernon and Sulligent areas.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported in Millport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A section of Mt. Pleasant Church Rd was washed out, and water was flowing over Highway 17 near Steedley Rd.
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 …
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several trees and a few power lines were downed across the county due to gradient winds generally up to 40 mph. A couple small fires started near Vernon and Malloy due to downed power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was snapped and then fell onto a car along County Road 10 near Millport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 3 to 4 inches across Lamar County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began near the intersection of County Road 34 and Hopper Hollow Road, where a site-built home lost its roof. Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted in this area as well. The tornado continued to the northeast producing additional tree damage particularly near the i…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began near Lost Creek Road, moved northeastward across Byson Road, and ended near Chapel Road. Damage consisted of downed limbs and several snapped and uprooted trees. Maximum winds were estimated at 65 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began near the intersection of Sharon Chapel Road and Cantrell Road, where a house sustained shingle damage. The tornado moved northeastward and ended near Olive Hill Road, where a cluster of trees was uprooted and snapped. Maximum winds were estimated at 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a chicken pen in Kennedy.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions briefly increased to Severe (D2) during the middle of the month before improving back to Moderate (D1).
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts from Tropical Depression Francine resulted in several trees being downed, some of which blocked roadways.
Drought Drought
Drought level began September at Severe (D2) and persisted through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in late August.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along CR 36 and Fellowship Rd near Vernon and along CR 16 near Henson Springs.
Hail Hail
Social media image of quarter-size hail near the Mississippi state line.
Hail Hail
Hail covered the ground in the Millport area with the largest hailstones estimated at golf ball size.
Hail Hail
A photo of baseball size hail near Kennedy was relayed via social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were uprooted along County Lake Rd, McGill Gin Rd, and County Road 34.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were uprooted sporadically along Mud Creek Rd, Ebenezer Rd, Steedley Rd, and Mount Pleasant Church Rd.
Flood Flood
Several reports were received of flooded roadways in southern Lamar County, especially the Kennedy area, after 2 to 4 inches of rain fell during the morning hours.
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 early December.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 3 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 14 | 2 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 2 |
| 2013 | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 | 35 | 0 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 2010 | 32 | 1 |
| 2009 | 58 | 3 |
| 2008 | 25 | 2 |
| 2007 | 26 | 1 |
| 2006 | 24 | 2 |
| 2005 | 17 | 3 |
| 2004 | 16 | 2 |
| 2003 | 20 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 2 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 3 | 1 |
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