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Millbrook, AL Tornado History — 147 Tornadoes Since 1950

Alabama · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Millbrook, AL had?

Millbrook has had 147 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Millbrook?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Millbrook was an EF1 on February 16, 2025.

When is tornado season in Millbrook?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Millbrook, with 26 on record. April through June account for 35 of the 147 tornadoes on record near Millbrook.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
147
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
6.1% of total
Peak Month
March
26 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Millbrook

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 73 total, averaging 3.6 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 1
2024 7
2023 6
2022 6
2021 5
2020 0
2019 5
2018 2
2017 5
2016 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 7
2011 15
2010 2
2009 2
2008 5
2007 4

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Millbrook since December 29, 2025

This 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.

Preliminary EF1° January 25, 2026
6 WNW Pintlala, Lowndes County, AL
An EF-1 tornado was confirmed in the Rolling Acres community along the Lowndes/Montgomery county line. The worst damage was done to two residences along Treat Road. (BMX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 3
1970s 12
1980s 9
1990s 17
2000s 39
2010s 37
2020s 25

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 58
EF1 50
EF2 30
EF3 8
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 20
Feb 10
Mar 26
Apr 26
May 7
Jun 2
Jul 6
Aug 7
Sep 4
Oct 3
Nov 22
Dec 14

Casualties on Record Near Millbrook

26 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Millbrook since 1950, across 6 events. 276 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Millbrook.

The deadliest single event was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which caused 7 fatalities along a 44.2-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Millbrook

Deadliest Tornado
EF4 on April 27, 2011 — 7 fatalities, 44.2 mi path, 880 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on April 27, 2011 — $167.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on January 12, 2023 — 1,500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on December 23, 1956 — 121.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on February 16, 2025.

What the record shows near Millbrook

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Millbrook, with 39 of the 147 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 25 so far. The Millbrook record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Millbrook, 108 reached EF0 or EF1 and 39 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Millbrook is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Millbrook has averaged 3.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 73 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 15, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Millbrook, AL had?
Since 1950, 147 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Millbrook. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Millbrook?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Millbrook was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which caused 7 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Millbrook?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Millbrook, with 26 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 Millbrook been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Millbrook, 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 Millbrook?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Millbrook was an EF1 on February 16, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Millbrook?
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