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Prattville, AL Tornado History — 134 Tornadoes Since 1950

Alabama · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Prattville, AL had?

Prattville has had 134 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Prattville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Prattville was an EF0 on December 29, 2024.

When is tornado season in Prattville?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Prattville, with 26 on record. April through June account for 32 of the 134 tornadoes on record near Prattville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
134
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
5.2% of total
Peak Month
April
26 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Prattville

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

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Prattville 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 Prattville. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 3
1970s 11
1980s 9
1990s 14
2000s 32
2010s 40
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 48
EF1 49
EF2 30
EF3 6
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 22
Feb 9
Mar 25
Apr 26
May 5
Jun 1
Jul 4
Aug 6
Sep 4
Oct 3
Nov 17
Dec 12

Casualties on Record Near Prattville

26 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Prattville since 1950, across 6 events. 250 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Prattville.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Prattville

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
EF0 on December 29, 2024.

What the record shows near Prattville

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Prattville, with 40 of the 134 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 22 so far. The Prattville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Prattville, 97 reached EF0 or EF1 and 37 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Prattville is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Prattville has averaged 3.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 73 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 18, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Prattville, AL had?
Since 1950, 134 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Prattville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Prattville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Prattville was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which caused 7 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Prattville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Prattville, 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 Prattville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Prattville, 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 Prattville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Prattville was an EF0 on December 29, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Prattville?
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