Tornadoes in Randolph County
The Storm Prediction Center records 23 tornadoes whose paths touched Randolph County, Alabama between 1970 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 27. The busiest month is April, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 26 January 1974. The most recent was on 27 May 2024.
- 23tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 27injuries
- 396per 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 Randolph County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 11 | 48% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 17% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Randolph 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 |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Randolph County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Wadley, Alabama tornado26 January 1974, F3, 1 death, 7 injuries, 21.3 miles long
- Longest path: Alabama tornado5 March 1989, F2, 1 death, 6 injuries, 45.5 miles long
- Most recent: Alabama tornado27 May 2024, EF1, 3.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Randolph County
- Wadley, Alabama tornado26 January 1974, F3, 1 death, 7 injuries, 21.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.