Shelby storm history
Storm events recorded in Shelby, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
845
Total events
52
Tornadoes
196
Hail
75
Floods
14
Deaths
$46.7M
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 northern Shelby County and determined that it was consistent with an EF3 tornado, with maximum winds near 140 mph. This tornado originated in Bibb County and crossed into Shelby County along Shades Creek west of River Roa…
During the evening of the 6th, a north to south low-level boundary set up along the Interstate 65 corridor that became the focus for back-building thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Over the course of just a few hours, a wide swath of 6-10 inches of rain occurred. Numerous roads b…
A tornado began on the north side of Helena on the Bearden Farm moving northeastward crossing Alabama 261 near Pelham High School. The school suffered some damage. Continuing northeast, the tornado caused damage in a residential section before doing extensive damage to two mobile…
A tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System. It touched down in far northern Shelby County, less than one mile west of the intersection of Valleydale Road and Caldwell Mill Road, and tracked northeastward into southern Jefferson County. The tornado produced damage …
Numerous trees and power lies were blown down across Shelby County during Katrina. Power outages were widespread. Many homes sustained roof damage.
Drought Drought
Southwestern Shelby County began December in Severe (D2) drought, which was downgraded to Moderate (D1) drought by the second week of the month.
Drought Drought
The southwestern half of Shelby County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions developed across the southwestern part of the county by mid-October, with a brief upgrade to Extreme (D3) for a small area during the fourth week.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the area of Highway 25 northwest of Vincent.
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 few trees and power lines were downed across southern Shelby County, including CR 47, Old Mill Creek Dr, and Hiawatha Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Montevallo area, some involving power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Columbiana area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Chelsea area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Highway 17 at Butler Rd in Maylene, Western Dr in Montevallo, Dunwar St in Calera, and Goodwin St and Industrial Pkwy in Columbiana. A warehouse roof was damaged along Industrial Pkwy as well.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail along Southview Dr.
Hail Hail
Off duty NWS employee reported up to half dollar-size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell blocking Grande View Parkway and power lines were downed near Benjamin Dr and Smokey Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down across Highway 36 near Willow Branch Ln and Highway 11 near Sports Highland Pkwy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Brook Highland Pkwy at Brook Highland Dr and along Kinross Dr at Brook Highland Trace.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across Bear Creek Rd near County Road 491 and Crystal Lake Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed along Indian Shoals Rd and along Highway 28 at Four H Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covered Valleydale Rd near Providence Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on power lines on Roy Dr in Helena.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along County Road 70 near Five Oaks Rd.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A wake low brought wind gusts as high as 45-50 mph across Shelby County, resulting in a numerous downed trees and a few power outages. Most tree and power line damage was reported in the Columbiana, Shelby, Calera, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Indian Springs Village, and Meadowbroo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on a house in the Indian Valley Subdivision.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across County Road 39 just north of the County Road 74 intersection.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across Shelby County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Valleydale Road near Veterans Park was impassable, with flooding along Acton Creek also impacting other nearby roadways. Just to the south, Cahaba Valley Creek east of Interstate 65 reached minor flood stage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began in far northern Chilton County near the county line and moved quickly into Shelby County. It moved through South Calera and northward into downtown Calera, where mostly tree damage was noted. There were several mobile/manufactured homes damaged on 13th Street as…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage associated with a tornado in southern Shelby County around 8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum intensity of 90 mph as it crossed L…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Quail Run area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Road 84 in Calera was flooded after heavy rainfall.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A few trees were downed across the county due to gradient winds up to 40 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were downed on Helena Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down in the vicinity of Columbiana, including Kewaw Drive, Atchison Trace, Highway 47, McMahon Highlands, and Chelsea Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed on Shades Crest Road on the Shelby County side.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto a house on St. Charles Drive in Helena.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along Cahaba Valley Road in the Indian Springs Village and Meadowbrook areas, as well as other parts of northern Shelby County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across much of central and southern Shelby County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 2 to 3 inches across Shelby County. Two inches was measured officially at the Shelby County Airport.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | 2 |
| 2024 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 4 |
| 2021 | 14 | 3 |
| 2020 | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 | 24 | 3 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 1 |
| 2016 | 13 | 1 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 51 | 0 |
| 2011 | 70 | 7 |
| 2010 | 27 | 1 |
| 2009 | 59 | 6 |
| 2008 | 54 | 1 |
| 2007 | 27 | 1 |
| 2006 | 24 | 0 |
| 2005 | 34 | 2 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 24 | 1 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 1 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 1 |
| 1989 | 14 | 0 |
| 1988 | 9 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 2 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 7 | 0 |
| 1973 | 8 | 3 |
| 1971 | 5 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |