Lowndes storm history
Storm events recorded in Lowndes, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
277
Total events
25
Tornadoes
53
Hail
18
Floods
2
Deaths
$6.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Freezing rain and sleet resulted in over one quarter inch ice accumulation on area roadways. In a few locations, near one half inch of ice accumulation was reported. Sleet accumulations up to 3 inches were also reported. Ice accumulations resulted in numerous accidents across the…
The tornado touched down in the Collirene Community, about 14 miles west of Hayneville. It then tracked northeastward, and ended just north of US Highway 80, several miles west of Lowndesboro. At least 11 structures, most of them mobile homes, were damaged with three of these bei…
Drought Drought
Much of Lowndes County began December in Severe (D2) drought, which was nearly all downgraded to Moderate (D1) drought by the second week of the month.
Drought Drought
Much of Lowndes County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November.
Drought Drought
Much of the county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions in late October.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Southern and eastern portions of Lowndes County received 2-4 of snow, with lesser amounts across western and northern areas.
A tornado began along Knight Place Rd and moved northeastward. Numerous trees were downed along or just west of the road, mainly limbs broken or uprooted trunks. A few small trees were snapped as well, along with downed power lines. A few structures sustained damage, including mi…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado began along County Road 26, with several cedar limbs down along the road. Numerous trees were uprooted across Hargrove Lane, and several more trees were downed near Rolling Acres Road. North of George Drive, a few trees were downed around a residence, solar panels were …
Drought Drought
The county began December in Severe (D2) drought, which was downgraded to Moderate (D1) by December 10.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions increased to Severe (D2) during the middle of the month, which persisted through the end of the month.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 23-26th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
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 9th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher.
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 5th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along County Road 4 west of Panola.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted around Fort Deposit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted on Golson Road in Fort Deposit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the town of Burkville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along Highway 31 in the Sandy Ridge Community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted in the town of White Hall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted in the town of Letohatchee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along Highway 80 in Lowndesboro.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail in Lowndesboro.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Lowndes County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 85 mph. The tornado touched down at Fice Cemetery along Highway 80 on the south side of Lowndesboro, where a coupl…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads flooded and impassable which include Perryman and County Road 37.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads washed in the city of Lowndessboro and Highway 80 impassable in a few locations.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along County Road 17.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along Highway 26.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along County Road 33.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees uprooted near the intersection of County Road 45 and Knight Place Road. Gravity wave event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted near the intersection of County Road 26 and County Road 37.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the town of Fort Deposit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along Highway 21 west of the town of Hayneville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted near the intersection of County Road 26 and County Road 37.
Hail Hail
Large hail ranging in size from 1 inch to 3.5 inches near the town of Letohatchee.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals averaged 2 to 3 inches across the entire county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
NWS meteorologists surveyed damage in central Lowndes County and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado. The tornado began near a chicken farm along County Road 33 and moved northwest crossing Alabama Highway 21 where trees were snapped and uprooted. The to…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads flooded in northeast Lowndes County between the cities of Lowndesboro and Hayneville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads across the eastern portion of the county were under water and impassable, including Count Road 33.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the town of Burkville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Eighteen wheeler blown over on Highway 80 near the intersection of Benton Road.
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Heavy rainfall during the first few days of January lowered the drought intensity to a D1 category.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 4 |
| 2011 | 21 | 2 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 2 |
| 2007 | 21 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 27 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |