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Albertville, AL Tornado History — 166 Tornadoes Since 1950

Alabama · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Albertville, AL had?

Albertville has had 166 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 26 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Albertville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Albertville was an EF1 on May 20, 2025.

When is tornado season in Albertville?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Albertville, with 67 on record. April through June account for 90 of the 166 tornadoes on record near Albertville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
166
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
26
15.7% of total
Peak Month
April
67 on record
Per Year Avg
2.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Albertville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 83 total, averaging 4.2 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 5
2024 1
2023 2
2022 1
2021 4
2020 9
2019 6
2018 3
2017 1
2016 1
2015 1
2014 8
2013 3
2012 0
2011 18
2010 8
2009 6
2008 5
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Albertville

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Albertville and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 5, 2025 and the most recent on April 5, 2025. It is already counted in the Albertville totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° April 6, 2025
4 W Langston, Marshall County, AL
An EF-1 tornado estimated peak wind of 104 mph... path length of 1.08 miles and maximum path width of 175 yards. (HUN)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 9
1960s 10
1970s 20
1980s 12
1990s 18
2000s 26
2010s 49
2020s 22

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 30
EF1 70
EF2 40
EF3 19
EF4 6
EF5 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 7
Feb 6
Mar 24
Apr 67
May 18
Jun 5
Jul 3
Aug 2
Sep 4
Oct 5
Nov 20
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Albertville

69 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Albertville since 1950, across 12 events. 749 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Albertville.

The deadliest single event was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which caused 25 fatalities along a 33.7-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Albertville

Deadliest Tornado
EF5 on April 27, 2011 — 25 fatalities, 33.7 mi path, 1,320 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on April 27, 2011 — $170.3M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF4 on April 27, 2011 — 1,408 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF4 on April 27, 2011 — 127.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 20, 2025.

What the record shows near Albertville

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Albertville, with 49 of the 166 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 22 so far. The Albertville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Albertville, 100 reached EF0 or EF1 and 66 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Albertville is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Albertville has averaged 4.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 83 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 18, and 2 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Albertville, AL had?
Since 1950, 166 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Albertville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Albertville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Albertville was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which caused 25 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Albertville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Albertville, with 67 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Albertville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Albertville, there have been 1 EF5 and 6 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Albertville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Albertville was an EF1 on May 20, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Albertville?
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