Limestone storm history
Storm events recorded in Limestone, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
1,149
Total events
76
Tornadoes
190
Hail
89
Floods
26
Deaths
$1.0B
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The violent tornado continued it's path from the Tennessee River along the Lawrence/Limestone county line northeast through Tanner and into the east Central portion of Limestone County. Homes were completely obliterated along a wide swath in the Tanner community. Nearly a dozen h…
A supercell thunderstorm produced a violent tornado that began 3 miles northwest of Athens in Limestone County and moved on a path just slightly north of east completely across Madison County before ending in northwestern Jackson County about 15 miles northwest of Scottsboro. The…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado descended Melton Bluff in Lawrence County and crossed the Tennessee River into Limestone County, moving ashore at the Brigadoon neighborhood. Public photos and videos confirm the tornado was over water before it moved on land. It caused damage at Inverness Place and t…
A tornado rapidly intensified over Wheeler Lake resulting in extensive damage across southwest Limestone County. Significant damage occurred at the Bay Hill Marina in Limestone County where a 2-story condominium was destroyed and a large metal building structure (used to store bo…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Up to 2 inches of snowfall accumulation was reported across the county. Several locations received 2 inches of snowfall. These locations included: Athens and Ardmore. Tragically, one person was killed and two were injured in a wreck that occurred Monday morning during the slick c…
A gentleman was working outside in Athens and died a short time later. The death was attributed to the heat.
A tornado, rated at F2 on the Fujita scale, struck the southern and eastern sections of Athens in Limestone County. The tornado path began about 2 miles south-southwest of Athens near the intersection of Sanderfer Road and County Road 45. The tornado moved northeasterly crossing …
The tornado began by snapping a few large softwood branches on Sanderfer Road just west of the intersection with Jefferson Street. From there, the tornado skipped north-northeast, snapping several larger hardwood trees just south of an apartment complex on Southwind Drive. The to…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A porch eave was blown off off a home on the 1900 block of Cox Road. Time was estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were reported downed on Sanderson Road in the vicinity of Creekside Elementary School. People were trapped in cars from downed powerlines from the power poles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to a few roofs was reported along Nick Davis road. Reports of missing singles and roof panels were received.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on the 10000 block of Upper Snake road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Persimmon Tree and Bailey Cove road.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to as low as 2 degrees above zero.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Temperatures dropped below freezing and into the lower to middle 20s.
Hail Hail
Hail with a diameter up to the size of nickels was reported along U.S. Highway 72 in Coxey.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least 2 trees were uprooted and other large tree branches were knocked down along U.S. Highway 72 from Coxey to near the Elk River. One large tree was knocked down nearly hitting a home.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached or exceeded 105 degrees at times during the daytime hours. Overnight low temperatures were only in lower to middle 70s.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached as high as 110 degrees during the afternoon hours.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached as high as 112 degrees during the afternoon hours.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached and exceeded 105 degrees during the daytime hours. Overnight low temperatures only fell into the lower to middle 70s.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached as high as 112 degrees during the afternoon hours.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index peaked at 112 degrees on the 22nd.
Heat Heat
Heat index values peaked at 105 to 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached 105 degrees during the afternoon hours.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was spotted near the Limestone-Madison County line north of the intersection of Love Branch Road and Nick Davis Road. Time and location estimated by radar and photograph on social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Limestone EMA reported several trees down and uprooted along Poplar Point Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 110 degrees at Pryor Field.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached 105 to 109 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees were downed and uprooted near Looney Road in Athens. Report and photos from Social Media.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ditches overflowing and water rushing over the road on Sharp Rd between Drawbaugh Rd and AL-251. Report and photos from Social Media.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covering the roads at Sharp Road and South Road in NE Limestone County. Fields and ditches overflowing. Report and photo from Social Media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at U.S. Highway 72 at Dement Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported blocking both lanes at 33041 Highway 99.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado crossed the Elk River into Limestone County, snapping large limbs and the tops of trees before dissipating along Snake Road and Little Elk Road.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A waterspout developed over Wheeler Reservoir south of the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. The waterspout moved east-northeast towards Round Island Creek Public Use Area crossing from Lawrence into Limestone County. At least two citizen videos from the Black Landing area confir…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Drone imagery indicated a brief tornado touched down along Dement Road where a tree was knocked down. The tornado continued east moving over mainly wooded areas. Drone imagery showed multiple trees and large branches down continuing east from Dement Road, parallel to U.S. Highway…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado was initially observed and filmed by multiple storm chasers west of Interstate 65 near Tanner. As it crossed Interstate 65, numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. The tornado tracked eastward, passing south of Huntsville-Brownsferry Road and moving towards Greenbrie…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began south of Highway 72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additio…
Hail Hail
Hail with a diameter up to 3/4 inch was reported via mPING.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported near Tanner. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Hail with a diamter up to 1.25 inches was reported via mPING.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | 5 |
| 2024 | 55 | 5 |
| 2023 | 88 | 2 |
| 2022 | 37 | 2 |
| 2021 | 26 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 41 | 3 |
| 2018 | 46 | 1 |
| 2017 | 26 | 0 |
| 2016 | 30 | 2 |
| 2015 | 22 | 1 |
| 2014 | 43 | 4 |
| 2013 | 31 | 2 |
| 2012 | 80 | 4 |
| 2011 | 75 | 11 |
| 2010 | 46 | 1 |
| 2009 | 42 | 4 |
| 2008 | 35 | 4 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 |
| 2006 | 28 | 4 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 20 | 4 |
| 2003 | 15 | 2 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 2 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 | 22 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 2 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 1 |
| 1984 | 12 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 7 | 0 |
| 1975 | 11 | 0 |
| 1974 | 6 | 3 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |