Montgomery storm history
Storm events recorded in Montgomery, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
707
Total events
57
Tornadoes
123
Hail
49
Floods
18
Deaths
$32.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Montgomery County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 120 mph. The tornado crossed the Alabama River and into Montgomery County and continued east-northeastward towards Coosa…
A period of freezing rain resulted in a light glaze of ice on area bridges and numerous vehicle accidents. A fatality occurred (indirect) along Interstate 65 when a vehicle bypassed slowed traffic and struck an EMS worker. The EMS worker was responding to a vehicle accident with …
An average of 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the whole of Montgomery County. The highest amount, 4 inches, was observed in the Ramer community. Many bridges and other elevated surfaces became icy and hazardous. On AL-110, near the Pike Road community, a vehicle lost control an…
The city of Montgomery experienced extensive flash flooding due to a period of very heavy rainfall. An estimated 10+ inches of rain fell in portions of Montgomery County in about a six hour time frame. The downtown area, including the capitol district, was hit especially hard. At…
An 8-year-old girl, her mother, and another woman were struck by lightning on the east side of Montgomery near the intersection of Vaughn Road and Eastern Blvd. The victims had just left a restaurant according to newspaper reports and were about to get in their car when the light…
Two construction workers were killed when strong wind from a passing thunderstorm moved overhead, causing a concrete wall that was under construction, to fall on top of them. They were working in a trench when the wall fell.
The Montgomery tornado touched down approximately 1.4 miles southwest of the Shakespeare Festival, and tracked northeastward across the Woodmere and Beauvoir Lakes Subdivisions. The tornado then crossed Interstate 85 at Bell Road and continued northeastward to the Atlanta Highway…
Drought Drought
Much of Montgomery County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of December.
Drought Drought
Much of Montgomery County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November.
Drought Drought
Much of the county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions in late October.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Meriwether Rd was reported as impassible via social media and was shut down by local law enforcement due to extensive flooding. The road was deemed impassible around midnight.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Hail Hail
Nickel-size hail was reported in the Pinedale area of southeast city of Montgomery.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at various locations across the city of Montgomery.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 6500 block of Butler Mill Road collapsed due to floodwaters.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several trees were downed across the county due to gradient winds up to 45 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in various locations across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 70 mph gust was measured at Montgomery Regional Airport/Dannelly Field.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in various parts of Montgomery County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Pike Road area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheet metal was peeled off a building at Macon East Academy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed, including along Pettus Rd, Vaughn Rd, Federal Rd, and Woodley Rd.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Areas east of Interstate 65 and generally south of Interstate 85 in Montgomery County received 2-4 of snow, with isolated areas up to 5 in areas near Ramer. Downtown Montgomery and Dannelly Field areas generally saw 0.5-1.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado began along Bill Joseph Pkwy and moved eastward across Folmar Pkwy and I-65. A few warehouses at the intersection of Bill Joseph and Folmar sustained roof and siding damage, with several trees down as well. At the end of County Court adjacent to I-65, the tornado became…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado began along Hobbie Road and Hillabee Road with a few uprooted trees and broken limbs. Tree damage gradually became more concentrated as the tornado moved northeastward, with a home south of Ridgeland Farms Road having the top of a pine tree fall on it. Several trees wer…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado was confirmed using aerial and ground surveys. Convergent tree damage was noted in a wooded area west-southwest of Split Bark Drive. Several small trees were snapped or uprooted along Hickory Hollow Cove, and a garage sustained partial roof loss. Further to the east alo…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado began along County Road 26, with several cedar limbs down along the road. Numerous trees were uprooted across Hargrove Lane, and several more trees were downed near Rolling Acres Road. North of George Drive, a few trees were downed around a residence, solar panels were …
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in mid September before moisture from Hurricane Francine improved conditions.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media images and videos relayed significant street flooding impeding traffic in Midtown Montgomery, including along Carter Hill Rd near Vaughn Rd, along Aimee Dr, and along Charleton Dr and Ballentine Dr.
Hail Hail
Social media video of penny to nickel size hail along Butler Mill Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed along Highway 94 near Dublin and on Centerpoint Rd southeast of Dublin.
Hail Hail
Several reports of quarter-size hail or slightly larger were received in south Montgomery and Pike Road.
Flood Flood
Montgomery Fire/Rescue performed evacuations of homes surrounded by floodwater along Harmony St and Dumas St. A portion of Hayneville Rd was inaccessible by vehicle. Nearby Catoma Creek crested in moderate flood stage at 26.1 ft around 6 AM CST.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall of up to 3 inches across much of Montgomery County resulted in numerous flooded roadways across Montgomery, Rolling Hills, Pike Road, and Cecil.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 23-26th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 11-15th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted across the southern portions of Montgomery County, including Ramer Grady Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 6-9th. 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.
Multiple trees uprooted and power lines downed near the Ramer community with roadways blocked. A tree fell on a home on Mt. Zion Road, causing significant damage. Another tree fell on a vehicle on Highway 94, injuring one person.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 4 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 3 |
| 2021 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
| 2016 | 7 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 30 | 1 |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 3 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 1 |
| 2006 | 11 | 2 |
| 2005 | 39 | 2 |
| 2004 | 18 | 2 |
| 2003 | 20 | 1 |
| 2002 | 24 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 2 |
| 2000 | 41 | 5 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 32 | 5 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 2 |
| 1991 | 15 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 | 1 |
| 1985 | 10 | 0 |
| 1984 | 12 | 2 |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 7 | 1 |
| 1980 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 2 |
| 1978 | 5 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 4 | 1 |
| 1957 | 4 | 3 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |