Pike storm history
Storm events recorded in Pike, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
321
Total events
52
Tornadoes
44
Hail
14
Floods
2
Deaths
$8.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A period of light freezing rain led to ice accumulation on area bridges, resulting in a vehicle accident with one injury (indirect) and two fatalities (indirect) on U.S. Highway 231.
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage in Troy and have confirmed that the damage was the result of an EF-1 Tornado. The tornado touched down just south of the Pike Liberal Arts School behind the Troy Walmart. Damage to the Walmart extended from the rear of t…
Hundreds of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down across the entire county. Power remained out of service for around one week in places. At least 400 homes suffered some type of wind damage. Maximum wind gusts were estimated around 75 miles an hour.
Drought Drought
Pike County was downgraded to Moderate (D1) drought in early December.
Drought Drought
Pike County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November.
Drought Drought
The county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions in late October.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were downed along Butter and Egg Rd and along Highway 29.
Hail Hail
A few reports of hail up to golf ball-size in the Hamilton Crossroads/Tarentum area near the Coffee County line.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of Troy and west of AL Highway 87, where a few branches were broken from several trees in the area. It travelled northeastward, crossing Pike County Lake Road and then AL Highway 87. As it approached Enzor Road, it cau…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across Pike County, with generally around 4 of accumulation across the northern half and 5-6 across the southern half.
Drought Drought
The county began December in Severe (D2) drought, which was downgraded to Moderate (D1) by December 10.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions increased to Severe (D2) during the middle of the month, which persisted through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early September before moisture from Hurricane Francine improved conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along U.S. Highway 29 between Troy and Banks.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported between Troy and Brundidge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a vehicle along Highway 125.
Hail Hail
A photo received via social media showed nickel-size hail in the China Grove area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 62 mph gust was measured at Troy Municipal Airport ASOS station (KTOI) at 3:07 AM CDT.
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 25-26th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 23rd. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted around the city of Troy.
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
Multiple trees uprooted along Orion Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were knocked down in Troy, resulting in power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several uprooted on County Road 7711 by an outflow boundary.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 6-8th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.
Hail Hail
Half-dollar size hail reported in Goshen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A long-lived bow echo uprooted numerous trees in Goshen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Peak gust of 61 mph reported at the ASOS at the Troy Municipal Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A long-lived bow echo uprooted numerous trees in Troy and Spring Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of trees uprooted in the city of Troy and around Pike County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted across northern Pike County.
Hail Hail
Ping pong size hail reported in the Orion community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the Goshen area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the city of Troy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large trees uprooted along Highway 231 south of Brundidge.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Pike County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 70 mph. A brief weak tornado developed along County Road 6643 just east of Highway 130 and the Buckhorn community. Dam…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Pike County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. The brief tornado touched down in the woods between Ten Mile Road and Barefoot Road. As the tornado approach…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and blocking roadways in the town of Goshen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in Brundidge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees uprooted on the north side of Troy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted in the city of Troy.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 14 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 3 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 3 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 2 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 16 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 3 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 6 | 3 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |