Perry County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
41
Tornado reports
47
Hail reports
10
Floods since 1996
240
All events
1
Deaths
$36.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Perry County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 41 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Perry County and determined that it was consistent with an EF3 tornado, with maximum winds near 145 mph. The tornado touched down near the intersection of county road 183 and 219. Tree damage was observed, of whi…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Perry County and determined that it was consistent with an EF3 tornado, with maximum winds near 150 mph. A strong, long-track tornado traveled across Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, and Shelby Counties during the af…
A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Perry County. Snow accumulations of two to three inches were reported. One fatality occurred at approximately 11:00 CST (Indirect, Female, 64) on Highway 5, due to a vehicle accident on the icy road.
A tornado touched down 5.5 miles south of Marion, 1 mile west of CR 35 and tracked northeastward. The tornado destroyed an outbuilding and damaged the roof of a single family home along CR 38. The tornado strengthened to EF1 with winds of 90 mph as it crossed CR 45, north of Vilu…
Thousands of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down. At least 1100 customers were without power. Power was not completely restored in some spots for two weeks. Several hundred homes and mobile homes were damaged. Many county roads were blocked and impassable due to …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed across Perry County.
Drought Drought
Perry County began May with most of the county in Extreme (D3) drought conditions. D3 conditions were removed by mid-month, while Severe (D2) conditions were removed by late month.
Drought Drought
Perry County was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought in mid April. Most of the county was upgraded to Extreme (D3) conditions in late April.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were downed on County Road 162.
Drought Drought
Perry County began January in Severe (D2) drought conditions, which was downgraded to Moderate (D1) following several inches of rain on January 9-10.
Drought Drought
Perry County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of December.
Drought Drought
Perry County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November. Areas of Extreme (D3) were removed early in the month.
Drought Drought
All of Perry County remained in at least Severe (D2) drought throughout October. Extreme (D3) conditions expanded into the western and southern parts of the county during the month.
Drought Drought
The county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions in late September.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado crossed into Perry County east of Alabama Highway 61. It then crossed back into Hale County north of Perry County Road 24.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado from Hale County continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Highway 14 it produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with numerous trees uprooted across the road. The last tree damage of this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved of…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed with power outages around Marion and Sprott.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF1 tornado began in Hale County and and crossed Alabama Highway 61 into Perry County. Minor tree damage was noted along Jenkins Bryant Rd, and farm outbuildings sustained major damage along Perry County Rd 23. The tornado lifted along Lakeland Farm Rd, and no further damage w…
Drought Drought
The county elevated to Severe (D2) drought on February 11 but dropped back to Moderate (D1) by February 18.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed around the Perry County.
Drought Drought
The county began December in Severe (D2) drought, which persisted through the month.
Drought Drought
Drought level began November at Severe (D2) and continued through the month.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in late October across the southwestern half of the county and persisted through the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down around Marion.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down around Uniontown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed blocking roadways along County Roads 24 and 29.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Albert Turner Sr Memorial Highway and Highway 183.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in early November but decreased by the end of the month due to increased rainfall.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 25th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 11-14th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 6-7th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Perry County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. This tornado originated in Hale County and entered Perry County near Griffin Cemetery Road. The tornado dis…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Perry County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 105 mph. The tornado touched down near the Cahaba River west of National Forest Road 401D and Barton Road based on a…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Perry County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 95 mph. This short-lived tornado developed and dissipated quickly near Coretta Scott King Highway. A manufactured ho…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in Marion.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported a few miles north of Marion.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted in and around the city of Marion.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF2 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in central Perry County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 115 mph. The tornado began along Dr JJ Howard Road where a path of trees were snapped and uprooted either side of far…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northeast Perry County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 80 mph. The tornado was embedded within a fast moving QLCS and touched down along J Mitchell Road in the Talladega …
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed across the county.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous trees uprooted across Perry County due to a gravity wave event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along Highway 219.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Perry County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph. A tornado formed along County Road 9 about four miles north of the Sprott community in northern Perry Count…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 4 |
| 2011 | 20 | 4 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 |
| 2009 | 10 | 2 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 15 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
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