Winston County, Alabama
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
42
Tornado reports
119
Hail reports
18
Floods since 1996
527
All events
7
Deaths
$21.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Winston County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 41 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 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.…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across parts of Winston County.
Drought Drought
Winston County began May in Severe (D2) drought, which was removed during the first week of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Various reports of downed trees across the Delmar community.
Drought Drought
Winston County was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought in late April.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to a half inch of snow fell across Winston County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on a power line on County Road 68.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on 17th Avenue in Haleyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree resulted in a motor vehicle accident near Highway 195 and CR 25.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The National Weather Service surveyed damage northeast of Haleyville from the Forkville area to the Ashridge community and determined it to be the result of straight-line winds. The most concentrated damage was observed at the intersection of Highway 195 and Little Crooked Rd aro…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Minor ice accretion, generally less than 0.05 inches, mainly across the northwestern half of the county, leading to buildup on trees and other outdoor surfaces as well as hazardous travel conditions.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 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 | 21 | 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 |
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