Morgan storm history
Storm events recorded in Morgan, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
1,338
Total events
50
Tornadoes
192
Hail
147
Floods
18
Deaths
$27.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F5 Tornado
Tornado EF4 Tornado
A violent tornado tracked from Cullman County into extreme southeast Morgan County near the town of Hulaco. Peak wind speeds of up to 175 mph caused significant damage between Hyatt Bottom Road and Blocker Road, just east of State Highway 67. Several cinder block and old construc…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado first touched down along Danville Road just east of the Lawrence County line. In this area, trees were snapped and uprooted. Minor damage was noted to a shed here. The tornado then moved northeast and strengthened as it crossed the intersection of Maddox Road and John…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado briefly crossed rural areas of Northwest Morgan County. High resolution MODIS satellite imagery combined with aerial surveys show a well-defined path of tree/vegetation damage between 1/2 and 3/4 mile wide indicative of low end EF-3 wind speeds of around 140 MPH. Just…
A tornado tracked out of far east central Lawrence County into Morgan County. Minor damage was noted around Danville High School with the football scoreboard partially destroyed. The tornado intensified as it tracked east-northeast toward Targum Road. Uprooted trees, minor damage…
An elderly male died after suffering from heat exhaustion in Morgan County, AL.
Thunderstorm winds downed two large trees onto a mobile home at 531 South Bethel Road. Tragically, the occupant was killed by the fallen trees.
A 59 year old female of Decatur passed away on the 15th. The woman was found in her residence where the temperature exceeded 100 degrees.
A 64 year old male of Lacey's Springs passed away on the 9th. The man was found in his residence where the temperature exceeded 100 degrees.
Trees were snapped and uprooted at 12 Frost Road and neighboring areas.
Lightning struck a four story, 20,000 square foot house on Breeding Drive north of Hartselle. A mother and child were in the home at the time and escaped without injury, as the fire erupted and quickly spread throughout the house. Tragically, this house was burned to the ground. …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a powerline and a trailer at this location near highway 20.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down blocking the entire road near the intersection of Black Ground road and Thomas road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a powerline in the Buena Vista Circle community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at the intersection of Apple Grove road and highway 231.
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Trees were reported down near the intersection of Friendship road and East Upper River road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at the bridge blocking one lane at the intersection of highway 36 and Craze road in Hartselle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Longhorn Pass Street and Georgia Street NE in Hartselle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on Williams Cove road blocking one lane. Trees were 14-15 inches in diameter.
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A tree was reported down near the intersection of Apple Grove road and Union Hilll road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported blocking lanes of highway 67 at Ryan Loop.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to as low as 2 degrees above zero.
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 at 316 Cabbage Patch Road in Velhermoso Springs.
Multiple trees were knocked down along Cain Road at East Upper River Road. One tree fell onto an SUV, breaking glass producing minor cuts to an occupant.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were knocked down at 9 Wayside Drive in Somerville.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached or exceeded 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 110 degrees during the afternoon hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down blocking the entire roadway at the intersection of Whitlow Road and Gordon Terry Parkway.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached as high as 112 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 to middle 70s.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached as high as 112 degrees during the afternoon hours.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index peaked at 112 degrees on the 22nd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down across Bethel Circle. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down onto a power line. Time estimated by radar.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached 105 degrees during the afternoon hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down at 3609 Garth Road blocking the roadway completely. Time estimated by radar.
Heat Heat
The heat index reached 105 to 109 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were knocked down near CR 316 in Trinity. Report and photos from Social Media. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down and blocking the roadway at 1224 Antioch Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down blocking the roadway at 132 Boger Loop. Time estimated by radar.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 162 | 1 |
| 2024 | 89 | 0 |
| 2023 | 73 | 4 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 |
| 2021 | 42 | 1 |
| 2020 | 36 | 1 |
| 2019 | 61 | 0 |
| 2018 | 39 | 1 |
| 2017 | 67 | 1 |
| 2016 | 21 | 2 |
| 2015 | 24 | 2 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 28 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 |
| 2011 | 62 | 3 |
| 2010 | 35 | 1 |
| 2009 | 112 | 5 |
| 2008 | 33 | 3 |
| 2007 | 29 | 1 |
| 2006 | 34 | 2 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 1 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 18 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 2 |
| 1984 | 12 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 6 | 3 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 7 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 4 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 4 | 2 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |