Macon County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
31
Tornado reports
56
Hail reports
15
Floods since 1996
296
All events
0
Deaths
$3.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Macon County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 31 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.
Drought Drought
Lingering Severe (D2) drought conditions were removed from Macon County in early June.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed across Macon County.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported in and just north of Fort Davis along U.S. 29.
Drought Drought
Macon County began May in Extreme (D3) drought, which improved to Severe (D2) county-wide by mid month.
Drought Drought
Extreme (D3) conditions persisted across Macon County through April.
Drought Drought
Macon County began March with Extreme (D3) conditions across the county. The county was downgraded to Severe (D2) during the first week of the month. D3 conditions returned county-wide by the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Much of Macon County was upgraded from Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) drought in early February, remaining in D3 the remainder of the month.
Drought Drought
Macon County began January in Severe (D2) drought. Eastern and central parts of the county were upgraded to Extreme (D3) by the third week of the month.
Drought Drought
Macon County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of December.
Drought Drought
Macon County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November.
Drought Drought
The county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions in late October.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Macon County and determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred to the north of straight line wind damage within a bowing segment. The tornado began just east of the Macon/Montgomery county line, where a couple pines were snapp…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Areas south of Interstate 85 in Macon County received 2-4 of snow, while areas north of the interstate had 1-2 of snow.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado began over an inaccessible area north of County Road 2 and south of Old Federal Road. Several trees were uprooted or limbs were snapped around a couple homes and a church as the tornado crossed Old Federal Road and U.S. 80. The church also sustained minor siding damage.…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado began south of U.S. 80 in a wooded area and moved northeast. Several trees and tree limbs were downed across Jackson Rd. Further northeast, along Old Federal Rd, numerous trees were uprooted behind the Shorter Post Office and Town Hall. Minor roof damage occurred to the…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado began just west of the confluence of Chewacla Creek and the Tallapoosa River near the Elmore County line and moved east-northeast just north of County Road 8. Several trees were snapped or uprooted in a wooded area adjacent to the railroad. Satellite imagery indicated t…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak tornado moved northward across County Road 56, just southwest of Sharpe Field. Only a few small trees and tree limbs were downed. A tornado debris signature was detected by KMXX (Maxwell Air Force Base) radar. Maximum winds were estimated at 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed along Old Montgomery Rd.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in mid September before moisture from Hurricane Francine improved conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and several power lines were downed in Tuskegee and other parts of Macon County. The front entrance of Tuskegee University along Old Montgomery Rd was damaged by uprooted trees.
Flood Flood
Macon County EMA informed local media about a person requiring a water rescue from a submerged vehicle that entered floodwaters of Uphapee Creek after the driver moved and drove around barricades on Wire Road/Macon County Road 53 at approximately 2:00 AM CST. A river gauge just d…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous county roadways were flooded and impassable after several inches of rainfall overnight.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted in western Macon County, including the Shorter area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted in the Tuskegee area, including along County Road 45.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were uprooted by a downburst on the east side of Shorter.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 12-14th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted in Tuskegee.
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
Trees uprooted across Interstate 85 and nearby county roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along Highway 29 south of Tuskegee.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Radar estimated rainfall amounts of 3-4 inches over northern Macon County during the evening hours. County Road 57 flooded and impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the Franklin Community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in Tuskegee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees uprooted along Highway 29 east of Tuskegee.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Macon County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 125 mph. The tornado touched down in the area of Tysonville Road, with only sporadic tree limbs and small trees upr…
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail reported near Shorter.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in western Macon County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 70 mph. This brief tornado began in an inaccessible area southwest of Deer Run Trail, in the town of Shorter. It caus…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in far eastern Macon County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. The tornado touched down in an open field just west of the intersection of Highway 80 and County Road 26,…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bridge flooded and impassable on County Road 13 at Thobolocco Creek.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Macon County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 90 mph. The tornado touched down along Highway 49 in the Franklin community. The tornado moved somewhat erratically …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads flooded and impassable in areas south of Interstate 85. Roads impacted include 2, 10, 23, 36, 13 and Highway 29.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Macon County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. A brief tornado touched down just west of Red Oak Lane. The tornado traveled northeast and crossed Red Road b…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in western Macon County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 80 mph. Observable damage was apparent along Crosskeys Road at Chubahatchee Creek where multiple softwood trees were …
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail reported in the town of Shorter.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed across the county.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tropical Cyclone Sally produced wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph for several hours across Macon County. Numerous trees were reported uprooted across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust of 68 MPH gust reported by a home weather station in the town of Notasulga.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted along U.S. Highway 29.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 |
| 2023 | 16 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 28 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 3 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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