Tornado History
Gulf Shrs Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Gulf Shrs, Alabama as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 7 matching records from 1998 through 2022. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is October 29, 2022, and minimum reported property damage totals $60K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Gulf Shrs, Alabama
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Gulf Shrs, Alabama with 0 deaths
2002 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 2.48 miles in Gulf Shrs, Alabama
Widest tornado: 110.0 yards in Gulf Shrs, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 25, 2002
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Gulf Shrs, Alabama, September is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2002 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2002 with at least $40K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2022 | EF1 | Baldwin, Alabama | 2.48 mi | 110 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 25, 2002 | F0 | Baldwin, Alabama | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 13, 2001 | F0 | Baldwin, Alabama | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| September 25, 2002 | F0 | Baldwin, Alabama | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| September 19, 1998 | F0 | Baldwin, Alabama | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 31, 1999 | F0 | Baldwin, Alabama | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 7, 2017 | EF0 | Baldwin, Alabama | 0.07 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.