Walker storm history
Storm events recorded in Walker, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
713
Total events
59
Tornadoes
178
Hail
35
Floods
29
Deaths
$177.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The sixth segment of this long track tornado entered southwest Walker County south of Blue Water Rd and moved northeast, where it eventually exited the northeast portion of the county east of Phillipstown Rd. This tornado began in Pickens County, 5 miles northeast of Pickensville…
A tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System and touched down in rural southwestern Walker County, near the Fairview community. The tornado moved north northeast through Cordova before lifting near Lynns Park. The tornado touched down southwest of CR 6 and rapidly i…
This long tracked, strong, tornado first touched down in the Walker County city of Parrish. It then remained on the ground for 54 minutes, traversing nearly 30 miles in three counties. The vast majority of the damage was done in Walker County. In addition to Parrish, heavy damage…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Elderly woman killed when a tree fell on a mobile home located on Creel Street in the town of Dora.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in various locations around Oakman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at various locations across Walker County.
Heat Heat
Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Jasper area, including along Highway 69 near Arkadelphia Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple locations of trees down across southern Walker County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branches and trees were downed in the Sumiton area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Townley area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the McCollum area along Highway 124.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Sipsey area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report of trees down in Eldridge along Alabama Highway 118 near Eldridge Baptist Church.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across Jasper associated with an outflow boundary.
Hail Hail
Social media photo of quarter-size hail in Oakman.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This tornado entered Walker County from Tuscaloosa County. The tornado crossed into Walker County with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road area. Here, large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several homes sustained roof damage and at least one home had some windows blown…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along Paul Bolton Rd. A tornado passed a couple miles to the southeast of this location.
Hail Hail
Nickel-size hail fell in the Eldridge area.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Numerous trees were downed across the county due to gradient winds up to 40 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Redmill Saragossa Rd and on Smith Lake Dam Rd north of Jasper.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Tutwiler Rd, on Highway 269 at Gorgas Rd, at Bryan Rd and Ball Park Rd, on Horse Creek Blvd, and on Sipsey Rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to a half inch of snow and sleet accumulated in Walker County, especially north of Jasper.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in Jasper, causing power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report of trees and a power line down on Pineywoods Sipsey Rd.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches across Walker County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Manchester.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts from Tropical Depression Francine resulted in numerous trees being downed around the county.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in mid September before moisture from Hurricane Francine improved conditions.
Drought Drought
Dry conditions from June and early July improved by early August, with the county falling below Severe (D2) drought by the second week of the month.
Drought Drought
The county entered Severe (D2) drought during the second week of July. Conditions briefly worsened to Extreme (D3) before beneficial rainfall improved the drought back to D2 by the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph wind gust was measured by a storm spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed south of Jasper in the vicinity of Highway 269.
Hail Hail
Hail up to nickel size fell in Dora.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Argo area of Walker County.
Flood Flood
Several reports were received of flooded roadways in southern Walker County, especially the Oakman and Cordova areas, after 2 to 4 inches of rain fell during the morning hours. One roadway near Cordova was washed away and rendered impassable.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light freezing rain accumulations followed by a period of sub-freezing temperatures resulted in numerous hazardous roads and traffic accidents. Interstate 22 was temporarily closed due to road conditions and accidents.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 1 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 4 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 1 |
| 2013 | 10 | 2 |
| 2012 | 54 | 0 |
| 2011 | 53 | 2 |
| 2010 | 22 | 2 |
| 2009 | 26 | 3 |
| 2008 | 47 | 9 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 1 |
| 2005 | 24 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 2 |
| 2002 | 8 | 3 |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 3 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 16 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | 8 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 12 | 4 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 11 | 2 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 4 | 1 |
| 1972 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 4 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 2 | 2 |