Wilcox 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.
15
Tornado reports
36
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
169
All events
1
Deaths
$3.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Wilcox County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 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.
A significant tornado first touched down around 1227 pm at State Highway 28 near Miller's Ferry dam. The tornado then tracked northeast across William Bill Dannelly Reservoir moving ashore on Sand Island Drive. This is where most of the severe damage occurred with numerous homes …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado likely began near Godboldt Ave and Cedar Ave in Pine Hill where a few trees were uprooted in a weakly convergent pattern. The tornado then continued east towards county road 5 producing weak tree damage. The tornado quickly intensified and reached peak intensity as it…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began in the woods behind the intersection of Old Selma Rd and Highway 5 where it resulted in snaps of large hardwood limbs and some uprooted small trees. An unattached awning to a gas station was lofted and tossed about 50 yards into a tree. This awning was closer to…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Approximately 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across Wilcox County, with the highest totals observed in the southeast portion of the county.
High Wind High Wind
Tree down on powerlines across AL Hwy 265 South near the old Fire Tower Rd and Enon Baptist Church. Photos relayed on social media. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed ten trees on CR30.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees in several spots along CR35 (Old Line Rd) in Clarke County and along CR1 in Wilcox County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees on CR 18.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed hundreds of trees along Highway 21 S from Oak Hill down to the Monroe County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees on CR 12.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees down on CR1.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed numerous trees on CR 29.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees on Highway 28.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed multiple trees in Shawnee.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed large trees along Highway 10.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado originated from eastern Marengo County (BMX CWA) and continued east/southeast across a heavily wooded area that could not be accessed by the survey team. The tornado eventually approached Highway 5 and snapped numerous trees on both sides of the Highway, with downed p…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees across Highway 10 east of the Highway 28 split.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A unique scenario unfolded between Highway 265 South and Highway 10 East on 3/27/2023. A rapid succession of tornadoes occurred from the same supercell producing three separate tornadoes discernible on high resolution Worldview satellite imagery. This first tornado occurred just …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The second Estelle tornado began immediately as the prior tornado quickly occluded off to the northwest. This tornado began just east of the prior tornado path causing a narrow swath of tree uproots. It continued to the east for a brief moment before rapidly occluding northward, …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The third and final tornado in this cyclic supercell developed to the south of the occluding second tornado. This tornado began southwest of Highway 10 East where it quickly grew in size and intensified as it curved to the north, reaching a max width of 300 yards. Based on numero…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees at Camden Bypass and Dees and Packer Roads.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began along Mayo street in Camden where a couple trees were uprooted. The tornado quickly intensified as it moved Northeast across Broad St. with numerous uprooted large hardwood and softwood trees. A strong convergent pattern was noted at this location. Peak intensit…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused Kennedy Street to be closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed multiple trees along Ellis Island Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed a large tree and blew part of a roof of of a shed.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported in Coy, AL.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed trees in Camden.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Willie Powell Road flooded near the intersection of Highway 162.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covering the road along CR29.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado entered Wilcox County from Marengo County just southwest of County Road 32 and lifted near County Road 30. The most significant damage occurred along County Road 32 where numerous pine trees were snapped. A mobile home was heavily damaged by a large pine tree. Additio…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mobile home was damaged by a downed tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed by severe thunderstorm wind gusts in the northern part of Wilcox County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight line wind damage was surveyed beginning approximately 1 mile north of Oak Hill, where numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted. Much of this damage was observed along Hwy. 21. The damage continued east for approximately 6 miles, ending along Freedom Farm Road, wher…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines down near CR 12 and 13 and J.M. Brooks Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds estimated at 70 mph downed numerous trees and power lines across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding was reported near Highway 5 in Pine Hill. Several culverts were washed out.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow amounts of 2.3 inches in Camden and 1.6 inches in Pine Hill.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total of 4 inches in Camden, 3.3 near Pine Hill and 3 inches in Pine Apple. Many roads across the county were impassable.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds estimated at 60 mph downed two trees with one falling on a house.
Drought Drought
A prolonged period of dry weather continued through much of December resulting in continued drought conditions across southwest and south central Alabama. Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions were found across much of the region. A couple of rain events late in the mon…
Drought Drought
A prolonged period of dry weather resulted in worsening drought conditions across southwest and south central Alabama. By the end of November, the entire region was under Extreme (D3) Drought. The entire area saw rain totals less than 50% of normal for the month, with many areas …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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