Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
43
Tornado reports
115
Hail reports
20
Floods since 1996
546
All events
2
Deaths
$121.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Tallapoosa 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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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
A tornado touched down in central Elmore County, north of Wetumpka, and moved northeast through central Tallapoosa and western Chambers Counties, before it lifted west northwest of Lafayette. The tornado crossed into Tallapoosa County near Stoney Ridge Rd, south of CR 34, and int…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent with a tornado. The tornado quickly touched down near Russell Ferry Estates, crossing County Road 40 and passing over Midway Estates Road. Extensive EF-0 tre…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A tornado touched down just west of Highway 63 in western Tallapoosa County, where it uprooted and snapped scores of trees. It continued northeastward and passed just north of Wind Creek State Park, where it produced significant and widespread tree damage between Highway 128 and …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in Jacksons Gap after 2.5 to 3 inches of rain.
Drought Drought
Lingering Severe (D2) drought conditions across eastern and southern portions of Tallapoosa County were removed in early June.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed around Alexander City, including one on a vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house in Dadeville.
Drought Drought
Tallapoosa County began May with most of the county in Severe (D2) drought, while the far southern section was in Extreme (D3) drought. D3 conditions were removed mid-month, while D2 conditions were reduced to just the eastern and southern portions of the county by late month.
Drought Drought
Most of Tallapoosa County was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought in late April, with the far southern section in Extreme (D3) drought.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Dillard Rd and Pearson Chapel Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at Germany's Ferry bridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed across Stillwaters Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were downed on Pearson Chapel Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A bowing segment embedded within a line of strong thunderstorms produced isolated damage around the Kellyton community in eastern Coosa County on the morning of February 21, 2026. This damage was surveyed by NWS meteorologists and was determined to be the result of straight-line …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along Horseshoe Bend Road in the Tohopeka community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Canadian Drive near Jacksons Gap.
Drought Drought
Tallapoosa County was downgraded to Moderate (D1) drought in early December.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported at Reeltown Baptist Church. Hail damage was reported to a few roof tops in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Siding was blown off a structure, and a few trees were downed in the area of Stillwaters Highway and Lovelady Rd.
Drought Drought
Much of Tallapoosa County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions gradually developed across central and southern parts of the county through mid to late October.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a tall poplar tree at Camp Ascca, causing the tree to disintegrate. The strike entered the dining hall, causing extensive damage to electrical appliances and fire/water damage to the structure.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed across Horseshoe Bend Road near Wisel Road. ALDOT reported to clear trees from the scene.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were downed, blocking Germany's Ferry Rd near County Road 79. Another tree fell blocking Hamlet Mill Rd. Another tree and power lines were downed, blocking Highway 63 near Sandford Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed on Davis Circle near West Lafayette St and Pear Tree Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across Tallapoosa County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Tallapoosa County and determined that a brief EF-1 tornado occurred within a broad area of straight line wind damage. Additional information was provided by a private property owner as well as satellite analysis …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across much of Tallapoosa County. Near Alexander City, a tree was blown down onto a home on Andrew Jackson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Willow Point area.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Extreme southern parts of Tallapoosa County, east of Tallassee and south and east of Reeltown, had 1.5-2 of snow. Areas north of Reeltown and south of Dadeville received less than 1.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed and several buildings were damaged by a microburst in Alexander City. The Alexander City campus of Central Alabama Community College sustained damage. A sporting goods store along Highway 280 and an antique store along Calhoun St both sustained major ro…
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported near New Site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down on the east side of Alexander City.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail fell in the Hackneyville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down around Hackneyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down around Jacksons Gap.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down around Dadeville.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported in Dadeville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down around Camp Hill.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size to golf ball-size hail fell across northern and eastern sections of Alexander City.
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell across western parts of Alexander City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A building in Alexander City sustained roof damage. Russell Field Airport measured a gust to 49 mph around this time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed around Kowaliga.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few structures in Reeltown sustained minor roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down blocking roadways along Robinson Rd and Pearson Chapel Rd in far western Tallapoosa County.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported by real estate management personnel along Lake Martin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least two dozen trees were downed and blocking roadways across southern Tallapoosa County, including Cobb Rd, Elkins Rd, and Macedonia Rd. Along Bama Park Rd, a tree fell on a house.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 2 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 1 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 1 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 1 |
| 2011 | 34 | 4 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 30 | 3 |
| 2008 | 23 | 2 |
| 2007 | 23 | 2 |
| 2006 | 16 | 1 |
| 2005 | 30 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 4 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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