Marion storm history
Storm events recorded in Marion, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
595
Total events
47
Tornadoes
147
Hail
31
Floods
51
Deaths
$187.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Byrd area and another tree was downed along Silk Street in nearby Hamilton.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts from Tropical Depression Francine resulted in numerous trees being downed around the county. Several trees and power lines were downed along Highway 278 in the eastern part of the county.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early September before moisture from Hurricane Francine improved conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The general manager of the Holiday Inn hotel along I-22 shared images of damage to the building involving the cornice, a section of which was blown apart. Several trees were downed around Twin as well.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few roads were flooded and temporarily impassable in Hamilton and parts of northwestern Marion County, including Academy Dr.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions worsened the Severe (D2) by mid-July, but beneficial rainfall during the latter half of the month improved the drought to Moderate (D1) by July 30.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado first touched down in eastern Itawamba County, Mississippi off Pate Rd and traveled northeast across the state line into Marion County, Alabama. Snapped and uprooted trees were observed, consistent with an EF1 tornado. The tornado reached a width of 300 yards as it di…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado developed in Fayette County before moving into the Winfield area of Marion County. The tornado began to intensify as it approached US HWY 43 to the west of Winfield. Several trees were uprooted and snapped on Pike Road and Pleasant Drive, and a couple of the homes …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 1.5-2 inches around Marion County, which began after 6 PM CST January 15 and continued until early the next morning.
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from severe (D2) to moderate (D1) in late January.
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from extreme (D3) to severe (D2) in early December.
Drought Drought
Drought severity remained at extreme (D3) throughout November.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in mid-October and to extreme (D3) by the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the Hackleburg and Bear Creek areas of northeastern Marion County. Trees and power lines fell on a house on County Road 19 south of Bear Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Significant damage occurred to structures and at the Blue Moon Drive-In Theater in Gu-Win.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 | 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 |