Washington County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
33
Tornado reports
90
Hail reports
24
Floods since 1996
343
All events
3
Deaths
$14.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Washington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 33 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado began near Highway 57 in Greene County where several softwood tree trunks were snapped. It continued on an east northeast track producing damage along Nursery Road. The track continued into Washington County Alabama. The tornado crossed Highway 45 and hit Fruitdale Hi…
Tornado moved into southwest Washington county from the Leakesville area of Greene County Mississippi. The tornado tracked near County Road 8 where several mobile homes were damaged or destroyed. Three fatalities and three injuries occurred in a destroyed mobile home in Deer Park…
A line of severe thunderstorms produced a microburst, with winds estimated in excess of 80 mph, in the vicinity of McIntosh. The severe winds completely destroyed several trailer homes in the area, injuring 6 individuals. Significant tree and structural damage to buildings occurr…
Significant flash flooding occurred near the Leroy area of Washington County. The flash flooding was the result of over 6 inches of rain falling over just a couple of hours of time, with most of the rainfall occurring in just 90 minutes. Roads were washed out near Highway 43, inc…
An EF-1 tonado developed near the intersection of Topton Road and U.S. Highway 43. The tornado traveled northeast for about 1.6 miles and ended near the Ciba industrial plant. Numerous pine trees were snapped at their bases along the entire path and extensive roof damage was obse…
Golfball to Tennis Ball sized hail fell between Chatom and Wagarville. Numerous automobiles and roofs were damaged by the large hail. Two automobile dealerships in Chatom sustained major damage to their automobile inventory.
A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the county between 1025 pm and 1110 pm. Trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county. The hardest hit area was Millry. County Road 34 leading into Millry from the west had trees down all along it as did most of the city …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed14 power poles.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado touched down along County Road 96 near Meinhardt Loop Road West, where a few trees had their tops snapped. The tornado continued to the northeast into an area that ground survey crews could not get to between the start point and Sam Lewis Road. This stretch was likely…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines down in Tibbie.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF2 tornado occurred just south of Coffeeville near Tattlersville. This tornado began on the west side of the Tombigbee River based on radar observed tornado debris signature. Prior to highway 69, high resolution satellite imagery revealed a substantial swath of EF1 tree damag…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Approximately 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across Washington County, with the highest totals observed in the southern portion of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed a flag pole at church along with several trees in the road.
High Wind High Wind
Large, downed tree on Carpenter Road in Yarbo causing the road to be blocked. Photos relayed on social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees on two mobile homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed multiple trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed multiple trees.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down in the McIntosh community, predominantly focused on the southern side of town.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a house in Frankville and resulted in a house fire.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed large trees blocking a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed large trees blocking a road on Highway 45 near Yellow Pine Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees and powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed multiple trees down along Mobile cut off road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees on on Highway 43.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds caused damage to a roof in Chatom.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed multiple trees in the Epworth area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed numerous trees and powerlines from Deer Park to Fairford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees along CR 34.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds report trees down near the Deer Park community.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF2 tornado has been confirmed in far northern Washington into southeastern Choctaw Counties. The tornado touched down as an EF0 along Dry Creek Road where a few trees were uprooted. The next available road was along County Road 31 where significant tree damage occurred to the…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed large trees on Bethel Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds caused roof damage to several chicken houses.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flooding near the intersection of CR34 and CR31.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees in Yarbo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed a large tree on CR 34.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees on CR 34 west of Millry and on Mitchel Road north of CR 34 east of Millry.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees and powerlines on Peavey's Landing Road.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Highway 45 closed near Chatom due to trees and power lines down across the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of trees and power lines down in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees on Highway 34 between Millry and Leroy.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | 12 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 4 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 2 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 1 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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