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Enterprise, AL Tornado History — 129 Tornadoes Since 1950

Alabama · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Enterprise, AL had?

Enterprise has had 129 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Enterprise?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Enterprise was an EF0 on March 31, 2025.

When is tornado season in Enterprise?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Enterprise, with 20 on record. April through June account for 32 of the 129 tornadoes on record near Enterprise.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
129
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
4.7% of total
Peak Month
March
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Enterprise

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 54 total, averaging 2.7 per year over this window.

2026 0+3 prelim
2025 1
2024 1
2023 4
2022 3
2021 4
2020 4
2019 1
2018 2
2017 1
2016 4
2015 2
2014 0
2013 0
2012 11
2011 0
2010 1
2009 3
2008 8
2007 4

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Enterprise since December 29, 2025

These are 3 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary June 17, 2026
Enterprise, Coffee County, AL
Video of a tornado touchdown in Enterprise lofting debris around 4:15 CDT. Path most likely through a wooded area with no structural damage reported so far. (TAE)
Preliminary June 17, 2026
1 NNE Ewell, Dale County, AL
Video of a tornado around 1:30 pm CDT. TDS on radar was most apparent from 1:36 pm to 1:39 pm CDT. Tornado likely dissipated near (31.50...-85.55) around 1:41 pm CDT. P (TAE)
Preliminary EF2° January 25, 2026
Geneva, Geneva County, AL
EF2 tornado confirmed by storm survey. Started at 1:29 pm CT and ended at 1:33 pm CT. (TAE)

Within 25 miles of Enterprise. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 5
1970s 14
1980s 14
1990s 25
2000s 26
2010s 22
2020s 17

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 48
EF1 55
EF2 19
EF3 5
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 10
Feb 8
Mar 20
Apr 20
May 10
Jun 2
Jul 1
Aug 5
Sep 11
Oct 12
Nov 15
Dec 15

Casualties on Record Near Enterprise

14 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Enterprise since 1950, across 3 events. 283 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Enterprise.

The deadliest single event was an EF4 on March 1, 2007, which caused 9 fatalities along a 10.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Enterprise

Deadliest Tornado
EF4 on March 1, 2007 — 9 fatalities, 10.3 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on March 1, 2007 — $250.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on March 9, 2024 — 1,020 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on April 9, 1961 — 54.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 31, 2025.

What the record shows near Enterprise

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Enterprise, with 26 of the 129 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Enterprise record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Enterprise, 103 reached EF0 or EF1 and 25 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Enterprise is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Enterprise is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Enterprise has averaged 2.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 54 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 11, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Enterprise, AL had?
Since 1950, 129 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Enterprise. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Enterprise?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Enterprise was an EF4 on March 1, 2007, which caused 9 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Enterprise?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Enterprise, with 20 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 Enterprise been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Enterprise, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 Enterprise?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Enterprise was an EF0 on March 31, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Enterprise?
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