Winston storm history
Storm events recorded in Winston, Alabama between 1950 and 2025.
505
Total events
42
Tornadoes
111
Hail
18
Floods
7
Deaths
$21.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado initially touched down in southwest Marion County, near the community of Pikeville and tracked northeast where it moved across southern portions of Haleyville and into Winston County, south of AL Route 129. The tornado lifted in the William B. Bankhead National Forest, …
A tornado touched down about five miles southwest of Haleyville in Marion County along State Highway 129 and moved on a northeast track that took it into the northern section of Haleyville. The tornado path covered about five miles in Marion County and one mile in Winston 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 and power lines were downed in the Haleyville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed in the Double Springs area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Houston area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Arley area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down around Haleyville, with a couple on power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed south of Natural Bridge, mainly between Highway 13 and Highway 5, including around Lynn. This resulted in power outages in the Lynn area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A large section of Ellenburg Rd in Haleyville was washed out.
Hail Hail
A social media photo showed nickel-size hail that fell in the Double Springs area.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several trees and a few power lines were downed across the county due to gradient winds generally up to 45 mph. A tree fell on a house near Haleyville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to one inch of snow and sleet accumulated in Winston County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were knocked down along 6th Avenue in Haleyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Cranal Rd near the Sipsey Recreation Area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 3 to 5 inches across Winston County. Accumulation of 5 inches measured in Haleyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A shed was shifted and part of a pole barn was blown away.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in early November and improved to Moderate (D1) by the third week.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts from Tropical Depression Francine resulted in several trees being downed around the county. One tree landed on a mobile home.
Drought Drought
Drought level began September at Severe (D2) before moisture from Hurricane Francine improved conditions.
Drought Drought
Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in late August.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions worsened the Severe (D2) by mid-July, but beneficial rainfall during the latter half of the month improved the drought to Moderate (D1) by July 30.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and limbs were downed in the Lynn and Natural Bridge areas and along County Road 2 north of Double Springs.
Hail Hail
Social media photos were received of quarter-size hail on the north side of Haleyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed in Haleyville, including one tree on a home on 18th Ave. Trees were uprooted and power lines were downed along Newburg Rd. Up to dime-sized hail (0.7 inch) was observed in Haleyville as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were uprooted in the Ashridge community along Highway 195. The highway was blocked by a large pine tree, while two trees, a pine and a maple, uprooted and fell into a house. Nearby, an open air lean-to metal farm shed was blown down. Other trees were uprooted in ne…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow amounts of 1.5-2 inches around Winston County, which began after 6 PM CST January 15 and continued until early the next morning.
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from severe (D2) to moderate (D1) in late January.
Drought Drought
Drought severity decreased from extreme (D3) to severe (D2) in early December.
Drought Drought
Drought severity remained at extreme (D3) throughout November.
Drought Drought
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in mid-October and to extreme (D3) by the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were knocked down in the Ashridge community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were uprooted in the Addison and Arley areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were uprooted in northwest Winston County, including along Dime Road and County Road 19. A tree and power lines fell on a house on County Road 19, and much of the roof was removed from a home near Highway 243 and Old Highway 195.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were uprooted around Double Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were uprooted along County Roads 41 and 43 north of Addison and in the Arley area of eastern Winston County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down around Natural Bridge and Lynn with power outages reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on U.S. Highway 278 near the Sipsey Fork River bridge.
Hail Hail
Half-dollar size hail reported in Double Springs.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed along County Road 43 north of the town of Addison.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Winston County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph. This tornado began in Marion County and crossed into Winston County just north of Sherwood Place Drive. …
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 12 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 4 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 5 |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 | 1 |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 2 |
| 2007 | 19 | 1 |
| 2006 | 19 | 1 |
| 2005 | 13 | 4 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 2 |
| 2001 | 11 | 1 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 2 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 2 |
| 1995 | 12 | 1 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 4 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |