Tornadoes in Colbert County
The Storm Prediction Center records 53 tornadoes whose paths touched Colbert County, Alabama between 1953 and 2025. They killed 2 people and injured 72. The busiest month is April, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 20 February 1953. The most recent was on 20 May 2025.
- 53tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 72injuries
- 894per 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 Colbert County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 26% |
| F1 / EF1 | 24 | 45% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Colbert County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 9 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Colbert County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Tuscumbia, Alabama tornado20 February 1953, F3, 1 death, 8 injuries, 0.1 miles long
- Longest path: Alabama tornado4 November 1988, F3, 16 injuries, 60 miles long
- Most recent: Alabama tornado20 May 2025, EF1, 17.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Colbert County
- Tuscumbia, Alabama tornado20 February 1953, F3, 1 death, 8 injuries, 0.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.