Marshall storm history
Storm events recorded in Marshall, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
1,117
Total events
76
Tornadoes
202
Hail
86
Floods
18
Deaths
$48.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A violent tornado with peak wind speeds of 190 mph crossed into northwest Marshall County (from Morgan County). The most severe damage occurred on either side of U.S. Highway 231 north of Arab -- particularly in the Ruth community and along Hog Jaw Road -- about 3 miles north of …
A long track EF-3 tornado produced severe damage in the towns of Albertville and Geraldine. The city of Albertville was especially hard hit with severe damage to numerous residences, Albertville High School and several large retail buildings. Extensive tree damage was also observ…
A tornado touched down approximately 2.5 miles south southeast of Grant along Campbell Mill Road. A few houses sustained minor roof damage on the southeast side of Grant. At least two mobile homes sustained major damage from falling trees. The tornado continued east crossing Old …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 25-35 mph gusted frequently from 40-50 mph at times. Trees and power lines were knocked down as a result of the winds.
Flash flood fatality occurred on Haynes Road in Arab. Vehicle swept away with child inside. 2 other occupants were able to escape.
Flash flood fatality occurred on Friendship Road. A woman's vehicle was swept away in the flood waters and her body was found the next morning.
A tree fell onto a vehicle travelling on Swearengin Road. The vehicle crashed, with two adult occupants killed and one juvenile injured.
A strong thunderstorm moved through the Short creek area of Lake Guntersville, Alabama, capsizing a canoe, resulting in two drownings. Time was estimated by news article.
An elderly male died after suffering from a heat stroke.
A fifteen year-old female was killed and four others injured by lightning at the Honeycomb campground between 430 and 435 pm. The victims were swimming or at the water's edge of Lake Guntersville when a lightning bolt struck miles away from the parent thunderstorm.
Up to one half of an inch of snowfall was reported. Slick conditions worsened during the morning of the 8th due to re-freezing of melted snow. Tragically, one person was killed in a automobile wreck caused by the slick conditions.
An EF-1 tornado touched down just south of Gin Road in the Asbury community. A mobile home was completely destroyed with the content blown 40 yards and the frame blown 60 yards. Tragically, one occupant suffered fatal injuries with another suffering life threatening injuries. The…
A 10-month-old child apparently left by mistake in a vehicle for 30 to 45 minutes in 95-degree heat died. The infant along with her mother, father, two siblings, and a grandmother had returned to their home in the Asbury community from shopping. After unloading the children and p…
Heavy rainfall earlier in the day caused many local creeks and streams to rise significantly. According to newspaper reports, a 3 year old boy drowned and an 8 year old boy sustained minor injuries while canoeing on a rain swollen creek after heavy rains had ended. The incident o…
A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado in the Union Grove area. The tornado began at 1:41 pm, 5.3 miles northwest of Union Grove, near Shumate Mountain. The tornado moved northeast crossing CR 240 and ending at 1:44 pm near the base of Benton Round Mountain. The heaviest dam…
A tornado travelled southwest to northeast across an area just south of the city of Guntersville. The tornado apparently began along Highway 79 South then cross Big Spring Creek damaging a number of residential structures along Spring Creek Drive. The tornado appeared to weaken, …
Lightning struck the Albertville Public Library building sparking a fire causing significant roof damage resulting in severe water damage to the structure and inventory of books and furniture. As a result, the building is scheduled to be demolished.
A tornado first touched down at a cemetary just west of Red Hill. The F1 tornado travelled on a near due east path crossing CR 14 (Warrenton Road), a small ridge and SR 79. The tornado then climbed another ridge downing trees. Once on top of the ridge, the tornado paralleled Sect…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Campbell road and Welcome Home road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at the intersection of highway 227 and Gordon street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Nixon Chapel Road and Smith Drive. Time estimated by radar.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Temperatures dropped below freezing and into the lower to middle 20s.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree and power lines were knocked down causing power lines to catch fire and hang low at the intersection of Mountain View Road an Water Tank Road in Union Grove.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached 105 degrees at times during the daytime hours. Overnight low temperatures were only in lower to middle 70s.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached 105 degrees at times during the daytime hours. Overnight low temperatures were only in lower to middle 70s.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached as high as 111 degrees during the afternoon hours.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached and exceeded 105 degrees during the daytime hours. Overnight low temperatures only fell into the lower 70s.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached 105 to 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached 105 degrees for a short period during the afternoon hours.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached as high as 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted onto a powerline. Time estimated based on radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred at this location, with several inches of swift water running over the road. Depth estimated at 6 to 8 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding still lingering on Hester Road near Aldridge Gap Road.
Guntersville Fire/Rescue personnel responded to an incident where a man was struck by lightning on a boat on Lake Guntersville near Honeyomb Cemetery. The victim had serious injuries and burns in several areas.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down east of the Morgan County-Marshall County line, on the northern portion of the Cherokee Ridge Golf Course. Multiple uprooted hardwood trees were observed on several holes in this area. The tornado then progressed eastward, crossing U.S. Highway 431 and upro…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were knocked down on Feemster Gap Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down on Brock Chapel Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large hardwood tree was toppled and uprooted on Chambers Road. Time estimated by radar.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a home on Honeysuckle Lane in the Albertville area. Severe damage to the roof and interior of the home resulted from the lightning strike. The home was damaged enough for the residents of that home to be temporarily displaced.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported in the Albertville community. Time was estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Golf ball sized hail was reported at 1600 Gordon Street.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported at 1600 Gordon Street in the Guntersville area.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | 5 |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 | 54 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 33 | 0 |
| 2020 | 34 | 4 |
| 2019 | 22 | 2 |
| 2018 | 56 | 1 |
| 2017 | 60 | 1 |
| 2016 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 | 28 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 1 |
| 2013 | 33 | 2 |
| 2012 | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 | 100 | 15 |
| 2010 | 47 | 3 |
| 2009 | 62 | 5 |
| 2008 | 39 | 3 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 |
| 2006 | 34 | 3 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 1 |
| 2001 | 11 | 1 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 1 |
| 1995 | 8 | 1 |
| 1994 | 10 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 |
| 1985 | 12 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 2 |
| 1975 | 6 | 1 |
| 1974 | 4 | 2 |
| 1973 | 4 | 3 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |