Talladega storm history
Storm events recorded in Talladega, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
616
Total events
35
Tornadoes
142
Hail
40
Floods
12
Deaths
$37.6M
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 the town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that the damage was consistent with a tornado. The tornado touched down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging the football press box and …
Sleet and snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches across Talladega County. One hypothermia-related fatality occurred in a wooded area in Lincoln.
A large tree fell on a vehicle in the city of Talladega resulting in a single fatality. Numerous trees uprooted and power lined downed across the city of Talladega and throughout northern Talladega County.
A mix of winter precipitation resulted in hazardous travel conditions across Talladega County. Snow accumulations up to two and a half inches were reported. A male, 71, was found outdoors in Childersburg, suffering from severe hypothermia and later died (direct) on Wednesday, Jan…
Heavy rain was likely a factor in an accident on Interstate 20, about 7 miles east of Lincoln. The driver of a pick-up truck died (indirect), and his passenger was injured (indirect), when the vehicle lost control during a heavy downpour, crossed in the median, and struck the bac…
Numerous large trees were downed by thunderstorm wind in the northern section of the county near Lincoln. One tree fell on a truck resulting in one fatality. Large hail was also reported with the storm which came up rapidly and lasted only a brief time according to EMA officials.
The F2 tornado began at 3:42 pm near the intersection of Forest Glen Rd. and Odens Mill Rd., in the Oak Grove Community. It traveled northeast crossing US 280 and ended at 3:45 pm near Shirtee Creek in the Odena Community. The Red Cross and the local Emergency Management Agency e…
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
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Numerous trees were downed from a microburst on Ruby Lane, including one tree on a house.
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Several trees were downed around Talladega County, mainly in and around the city of Talladega.
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Trees were downed in the Lincoln area.
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Trees were downed in the Talladega area.
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Trees were downed in the Sylacauga area.
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A 63 mph gust was measured at Talladega Municipal Airport (KASN).
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Trees were downed in the Munford area.
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Several trees were downed across Talladega County, including around Talladega and Sylacauga.
Hail Hail
Photos of up to half dollar-size hail from social media.
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Trees and power lines were downed along Old Sylacauga Highway.
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Several trees were downed around Sylacauga, including 4th St, Cherokee St, and Oldfield Rd. Trees and power lines fell on a vehicle in town as well.
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Trees were downed along Main St in Sycamore.
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Several trees were downed across Talladega County, including along Stemley Rd, Chastain Rd, Willingham Rd, Renfroe Rd, and Kentuck Rd.
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Trees were downed on Coaling Rd in Sylacauga.
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Trees and power lines were downed on Canal St in Childersburg.
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Trees were downed in Sylacauga, including on Cedar Creek Dr and Park St.
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Trees were downed blocking both lanes of Alabama Highway 21 in Winterboro.
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Numerous trees were downed across Talladega.
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Numerous trees were downed in the Sylacauga area.
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Several trees and power lines were downed in the south and southeast sides of Talladega, including along Marble Quarry Rd, West Parkway Ave, Mountain View Rd, Mount Olive Cir, Grogan Rd, Gentry Dr, and Ashland Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall resulted in several flooded roadways in the Sylacauga and Mignon area.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several trees and a few power lines were downed across the county due to gradient winds up to 40 mph. Downed lines started brush fires along Dye Rd just southeast of the city of Talladega and near Cheaha Rd along the Clay County line.
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Multiple trees and power lines were downed across Talladega County.
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A concentrated area of tree and power line damage occurred near Salt Creek Falls near the Clay County line, resulting in power outages.
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A 62 mph gust was measured at Sylacauga Municipal Airport.
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Trees and power lines were downed in Sylacauga.
Drought Drought
The southeastern half of the county elevated to Severe (D2) drought on February 11 but dropped back to Moderate (D1) by February 18.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early November and improved to Moderate (D1) by the third week.
Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter-size hail fell across Logan Martin Lake and the Clear Creek Harbor area for several minutes, with lots of hail-induced tree debris being noted.
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Numerous trees were uprooted and power lines were downed in the Cedar Creek area of Lay Lake. Some trees fell on homes.
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A few trees were blown down in the Childersburg area.
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Trees were downed in various spots across northern Talladega County, some involving blocked roadways.
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Several trees were downed in the Talladega area, with some blocking roadways. One tree fell on a home along Christian St.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 1 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 26 | 1 |
| 2011 | 40 | 2 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 40 | 0 |
| 2008 | 35 | 1 |
| 2007 | 31 | 0 |
| 2006 | 37 | 1 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 5 |
| 2003 | 31 | 2 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |