Marengo County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
50
Tornado reports
76
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
337
All events
3
Deaths
$41.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Marengo County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 50 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.
A tornado touched down in Marengo County just west of County Road 90 in a rural setting. The tornado moved northeastand snapped or uprooted dozens of trees. As the tornado crossed State Highway 69 just south of Myrtlewood, it strengthened to an EF-3 rating, with maximum winds of …
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Marengo County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 110 mph. The tornado touched down southeast of Demopolis, west of U.S. Highway 43. The tornado tracked northeast a…
One illness and one fatality were reported.
A tornado touched down in Smith County, Mississippi and tracked through Jasper and Clarke Counties (See Storm Data Jackson), causing EF4 rated damage. The tornado then crossed into Choctaw County (See Storm Data Mobile) Alabama, causing EF3 rated damage. The tornado tracked acros…
A tornado touched down in Marengo County, 7 miles west of Linden. The tornado moved northeast where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees along its path. As the tornado moved into the community of Pin Hook, it strengthened to an EF-2 rating, with maximum winds of 130 mph. Severa…
A tornado touched down in Marengo County, just west of County Road 39, southwest of the community of Half Chance. The tornado moved northeast where it snapped and uprooted dozens of trees along its path. As the tornado moved into Dayton, it strengthened to an EF-2, with maximum w…
A tornado initially touched down in Choctaw County Alabama and moved northeast. It crossed into Marengo County several miles southwest of Nanafalia. The tornado continued to move northeast where it snapped or uprooted numerous trees. As it moved into Nanafalia, the tornado straig…
Hundreds of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down during Katrina. Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged. One man was injured when a tree fell on his car. Power outages were widespread and lasted up to a week.
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. Numerous roadways were blocked from fallen trees making them temporarily impassable. Power was not fully restored for at lea…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado developed along Sparks Road, east of Demopolis, near the Marengo County/Hale County line, where several hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted, and a residence had siding damage either from wind or fallen trees. The tornado then moved northeast and impacted homes just…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado occurred in the Exmoor community along County Road 6, between County Road 7 and Lewis Road. The tornado began along the back tree line of a property then moved northeast where it shifted a camper northward a few feet off of its cinder block supports. A manufacture…
Hail Hail
Hail up to nickel-size was reported six miles south of Demopolis, with most hail measuring around a half inch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Highway 69 south of Gallion.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of street flooding along U.S. Highway 80 in Demopolis.
Drought Drought
Marengo County began May primarily in Severe (D2) drought conditions, with far northwestern and southern portions of the county in Extreme (D3) drought. D3 conditions were removed by mid-month, while D2 conditions were removed by late month.
Drought Drought
Marengo County was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought in mid April. Far northwestern and southern portions of the county were upgraded to Extreme (D3) conditions in late April.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed, with power outages, in the southern part of Marengo County, mainly the Nanafalia and Sweet Water areas.
Drought Drought
The majority of Marengo County was removed from Severe (D2) drought on February 3.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across southern Marengo County south of Linden.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Thomaston area.
Drought Drought
Much of Marengo County remained in Severe (D2) drought through January. Extreme (D3) conditions were removed and D2 area was reduced following several inches of rain on January 9-10.
Drought Drought
Marengo County remained in at least Severe (D2) drought through the month of December, with most of the county classified as Extreme (D3).
Drought Drought
Marengo County remained in at least Severe (D2) drought through the month of November, with most of the county classified as Extreme (D3).
Drought Drought
Marengo County remained in Extreme (D3) drought conditions throughout October.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report of a golf cart retailer southwest of Demopolis that had metal roofing blown off and a power line downed. Other reports of a few downed trees in the vicinity of Demopolis were documented as well.
Drought Drought
Much of the county was upgraded to D2 (Severe) level drought in early September. By the end of the month, some northern areas of the county were upgraded further to Extreme (D3) conditions.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across Marengo County. One tree fell on power lines in Demopolis.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported on the south side of Demopolis via social media.
Drought Drought
The county began February in Severe (D2) drought, which dropped to Moderate (D1) by February 18.
Drought Drought
The county began January in Severe (D2) drought conditions, which persisted throughout the month.
Drought Drought
The county began December in Extreme (D3) drought, which was downgraded to Severe (D2) early in the month. D2 persisted through the month.
Drought Drought
Drought level began November at Severe (D2) and increased to Extreme (D3) by mid-month. D3 conditions persisted through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in late October and persisted through the end of the month.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts from Tropical Depression Francine resulted in several trees being downed around the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down around Dayton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down around Faunsdale.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed along County Road 54, making it impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Thomaston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down around Vineland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Linden area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were uprooted, resulting in widespread power outages around the Sweet Water area. US 43 near the Marengo/Clarke county line was blocked by trees.
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from severe (D2) to moderate (D1) in late January.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in late December.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in mid November but decreased back to (D1) by the end of the month due to increased rainfall.
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.
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 Highway 43 south of Linden. Numerous reports of uprooted trees across southern portion of the county.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 |
| 2022 | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | 9 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 2 |
| 2011 | 16 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 1 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 2 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 2 |
| 2003 | 20 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 2 |
| 2000 | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
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