Tornadoes in Butler County
The Storm Prediction Center records 33 tornadoes whose paths touched Butler County, Alabama between 1956 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 34. The busiest month is November, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 18 April 1969. The most recent was on 28 December 2024.
- 33tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 34injuries
- 425per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Butler County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 39% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 24% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 30% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Butler County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 6 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Butler County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Greenville, Alabama tornado18 April 1969, F4, 2 deaths, 14 injuries, 52.4 miles long
- Longest path: Alabama tornado23 December 1956, F2, 1 injury, 121.7 miles long
- Most recent: Alabama tornado28 December 2024, EF1, 4.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Butler County
- Greenville, Alabama tornado18 April 1969, F4, 2 deaths, 14 injuries, 52.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.