Foley, AL Tornado History — 133 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Foley, AL had?
Foley has had 133 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Foley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Foley was an EF1 on October 26, 2025.
When is tornado season in Foley?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Foley, with 21 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Foley
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 38 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Foley since December 29, 2025
These is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
Within 25 miles of Foley. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Foley been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Foley from any of the 133 tornadoes since 1950, though 75 injuries have been reported. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Foley
About Tornadoes in Foley
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Since 1950, the area within 25 miles of Foley, Alabama has experienced 133 documented tornadoes, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. This coastal Alabama community has seen tornado activity increase in recent decades, with 25 tornadoes recorded in the 2000s and 24 in the 2020s, compared to just 3 in the 1950s. The most active decade was the 2000s, while the 2010s saw a relative lull with only 11 events.
The vast majority of tornadoes near Foley have been relatively weak on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Of the 133 recorded events, 70 were rated EF0 and 46 were rated EF1, meaning they caused light to moderate damage. Only 15 tornadoes reached EF2 intensity, and just 2 achieved EF3 status. Remarkably, none of the tornadoes on record in this area resulted in fatalities, though property damage has occurred in numerous events.
October stands out as the peak month for tornado activity near Foley, with 21 tornadoes recorded during that month since 1950. This autumn peak reflects the influence of tropical systems and frontal boundaries that frequently affect the Gulf Coast during fall months. The costliest tornado on record was an F1 that struck on June 8, 1989, causing $2.75 million in property damage along a 2-mile path. The widest tornado was an EF2 on June 16, 2023, which carved a path 450 yards wide over 8.6 miles, while the longest-track tornado traveled 16.2 miles on October 25, 1977.
The most recent tornado near Foley occurred on October 27, 2025, when an EF1 traveled 1.2 miles with a maximum width of 125 yards. Like all tornadoes in this area's recorded history, it caused no fatalities. The Enhanced Fujita scale, used since 2007, rates tornadoes from EF0 to EF5 based on damage indicators, replacing the original Fujita scale while maintaining comparable intensity thresholds for scientific consistency.