St. Clair County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1963 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
43
Tornado reports
113
Hail reports
34
Floods since 1996
558
All events
23
Deaths
$240.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in St. Clair County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 43 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.
This tornado initially touched down in eastern Jefferson County, north northeast of Trussville and moved northeast through portions of St. Clair, Calhoun, Etowah and Cherokee Counties. The tornado then moved into Georgia, across Polk, Floyd and Bartow (See Storm Data Peachtree Ci…
Storm damage in and around the cities of Pell City and Riverside was found to be consistent with straight-line winds, with peak wind gusts estimated between 80 and 100 mph. There was a diffuse and intermittent, yet discernible, swath of wind damage that extended from just west of…
Storm damage to the east of Moody was found to be consistent with straight-line winds, with peak wind gusts estimated between 80 and 100 mph. A broad swath of enhanced damage was found in a largely wooded area a couple miles northeast of the Brompton community. In this area, nume…
Several roads were reported covered with water and were temporarily impassable. Several area streams and creeks rose above bankfull. Doppler radar estimated widespread rain amounts of 4 to 5 inches with a few spots approaching 12 inches. A potential dam break situation developed …
The tornado began 2.3 miles north-northeast of Moody and just west of US 411. The tornado crossed US 411 where a large church and associated buildings, some recently constructed were destroyed. The tornado traveled on an east-northeast track moving through relatively rural areas.…
A strong wind gust with a thunderstorm collapsed a boat house under construction killing three people and injuring four others who had sought shelter. Eight people boating on Neely Henry Lake sought shelter in a partially completed boat house on the St. Clair shore of the lake. T…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were downed near Whitney, including one blocking the roadway near U.S. Highway 11 at Frost Hollow Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down around U.S. Highway 231 and Highway 144.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed around Odenville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed around Cropwell.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to a half inch to one inch of snow fell across St. Clair County, especially the northern and western portions. Accumulation was mainly limited to elevated and grassy surfaces.
Hail Hail
Up to 2-inch hail fell in the Moody area.
Hail Hail
Up to quarter-size hail in the Pell City area, southwest of downtown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding in Pell City led to impassable roadways, such as Dry Creek Rd and Hardwick Rd at 1st Ave S.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines were downed around Pell City, including Cook Springs Rd, Mountain Top Loop Rd, Wolf Creek Rd, and Old Coal City Rd at Florida Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed across Golf Course Rd in Pell City.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Lightning struck a boat on Logan Martin Lake near Pirate Island, resulting in two injuries. One was transported to a hospital. The boat caught fire and sank shortly afterwards.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report of a downed tree on a home in Cropwell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of trees and power lines down across Springville, Odenville, Ashville, and northeast Trussville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in Moody, some involving power lines and at least one on a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Ashville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed south of Interstate 20.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were uprooted and several tree limbs were snapped along County Road 26 just west of Ragland, with much of town losing power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Leeds and Moody areas, with a couple falling on power lines and one falling on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Moody area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in Odenville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Argo and Margaret areas.
A lightning strike at 10:31 am CDT along 30th Street N in Pell City resulted in an injury.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Steele area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Ashville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Springville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Ragland area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across Pell City.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A few trees and power lines were downed across the county due to gradient winds up to 40 mph. Downed lines started a brush fire just south of Ashville, and a home along a ridge top near Holly Springs sustained significant roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed in the Argo, Odenville, and Ashville areas. Notably, Roulain Rd near Argo was blocked by fallen trees and power lines, and Liberty Rd near Odenville was blocked by trees, with a vehicle accident occurring.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Ashville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Moody area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Pell City area.
Flood Flood
A few roads were washed out in St. Clair County following 2-3 inches of rainfall over a few hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 1 to 3 inches across St. Clair County.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
NWS Birmingham storm survey has determined a brief EF-0 tornado impacted areas near Logan Martin Lake in far southern St. Clair County. The tornado began causing timber damage southwest of Rivercrest Drive. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and many fell onto homes near Sh…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS Birmingham storm survey has determined an EF-1 tornado impacted and area southwest of Pell City, mainly on Roberts Mill Pond Road. Several areas of timber damage occurred, generally snapping and uprooting of hardwood trees, north of Highway 27. A chicken farm sustained signif…
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early November and improved to Moderate (D1) by the third week.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts from Tropical Depression Francine resulted in several trees being downed around the county, some of which blocked roadways.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down between Moody and Leeds.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 2 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 | 23 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 2 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 25 | 1 |
| 2011 | 23 | 2 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 33 | 3 |
| 2008 | 34 | 3 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 | 21 | 2 |
| 2002 | 17 | 2 |
| 2001 | 14 | 2 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 1 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 3 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 3 | 0 |
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