Marion County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
47
Tornado reports
152
Hail reports
31
Floods since 1996
618
All events
51
Deaths
$187.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Marion County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 47 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 initially touched down west of Hamilton in southwest Marion County and moved northeast where it caused devastating damage to the city of Hackleburg. The tornado continued into Franklin County and tracked through Lawrence, Morgan, Limestone, and Madison Counties in Alaba…
A long track violent tornado touched down in Monroe County (See Storm Data Memphis) Mississippi, southwest of Smithville where it caused damage associated with an EF5 rating. The tornado moved northeast through Itawamba County before it crossed into Marion County, Alabama at a po…
A tornado initially touched down in southwest Marion County, near the community of Pikeville and tracked northeast. The tornado moved across southern portions of Haleyville and into Winston County, south of AL Route 129. The tornado lifted in the William B. Bankhead National Fore…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Lightning was believed to be responsible for a fire in a mobile home in the Shiloh community between Hamilton and Hackleburg of SR 187. Three children were killed and two adults and two other children were injured in the fire. The State Fire Marshall said that preliminary investi…
Numerous trees and powerlines were knocked down during Katrina. Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged. Power outages were extensive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed along Highway 172 in Hackleburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down near Shottsville on Highway 19, on Downs Rd, and along County Road 122.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed along Highway 17.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed along U.S. Highway 278.
Drought Drought
Marion County began May in Severe (D2) drought, which was removed during the first week of the month.
Hail Hail
At least quarter-size hail covered roads in the Pea Ridge community, near County Road 42 and County Road 37.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported near Pearce's Mill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of trees downed around Hamilton and just east of town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across western Marion County.
Drought Drought
Marion County was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought in late April.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in numerous locations around Hamilton, with at least one tree on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in several locations around Guin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on County Highway 85.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in several locations around Winfield.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Minor ice accretion, generally less than 0.1 inches, across much of the county, leading to buildup on trees and other outdoor surfaces as well as hazardous travel 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
Trees and power lines were downed in the Hamilton area, including a section of Steele St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of trees and power lines down across Marion County, as well as some instances of structural damage. One tree fell on a house in Guin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in the Brilliant area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Winfield area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along County Road 157 and Highway 19.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in the Bear Creek and Hackleburg areas, resulting in power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the western part of Haleyville in Marion County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report of trees and power lines blocking Highway 17 near Luster Place Rd.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported in the Twin area.
Hail Hail
Up to quarter-size hail was reported around the Bear Creek Reservoir. Nearby, Haleyville had nickel-size hail.
Hail Hail
Quarter to half dollar-size hail fell in Guin.
Hail Hail
Golf ball-size hail fell at the Winfield Travel Plaza.
Hail Hail
Penny to nickel-size hail fell in Winfield, with hail covering the ground.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several trees and a few power lines were downed across the county due to gradient winds generally up to 45 mph. A few small fires started in the county mainly due to downed power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed on Lakeview Dr in Hamilton, and more trees were downed along County Highway 29 just north of town.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to a half inch of snow and sleet accumulated in Marion County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Bear Creek area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 3 to 5 inches across Marion County.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began near County Highway 171, where a power pole was snapped and a manufactured home lost roof covering material. The tornado moved northeastward and crossed near the intersection of County Highway 46 and County Highway 70. Here, a few trees were uprooted, one home s…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power lines and power poles were downed around County Highway 58 in Guin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed between Winfield and Brilliant. A tree fell on a home in Brilliant.
Drought Drought
The county began December in Severe (D2) drought, which was downgraded to Moderate (D1) by December 10.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early November and persisted through the month.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 3 |
| 2023 | 18 | 3 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 3 |
| 2015 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014 | 16 | 3 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 33 | 4 |
| 2010 | 23 | 1 |
| 2009 | 32 | 1 |
| 2008 | 23 | 3 |
| 2007 | 26 | 1 |
| 2006 | 34 | 2 |
| 2005 | 12 | 1 |
| 2004 | 23 | 1 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 7 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 3 | 2 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 2 | 2 |
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