Tornado History

Higdon Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Higdon, Alabama as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 8 matching records from 2011 through 2023. The strongest matching rating is EF4 (Devastating damage), the latest matching tornado is March 25, 2023, and minimum reported property damage totals $5.5M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes8
Total Deaths7
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$5.5M
Avg Length7.9 mi
Avg Width261 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Higdon, Alabama

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF4 in Higdon, Alabama with 6 deaths
2014 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 25.81 miles in Higdon, Alabama
Widest tornado: 1,260.0 yards in Higdon, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 28, 2014

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Higdon, Alabama, April is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2014 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

EF0
EF1
EF4

Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 4 recorded events.

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.

$5.5M$550K$55K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2023 with at least $5.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF4 April 27, 20112011EF1 March 25, 20232023EF1 April 27, 20112011EF1 April 28, 20142014EF0 April 28, 20142014EF0 April 28, 20142014EF0 June 22, 20182018EF0 May 4, 20212021© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 27, 2011EF4Jackson, Alabama24.18 mi1260 yd60N/A
March 25, 2023EF1Jackson, Alabama5.89 mi250 yd00$5.5M
April 27, 2011EF1Jackson, Alabama25.81 mi300 yd10N/A
April 28, 2014EF1Dekalb, Alabama4.34 mi100 yd00N/A
April 28, 2014EF0Jackson, Alabama1.73 mi50 yd00N/A
April 28, 2014EF0Jackson, Alabama0.06 mi50 yd00N/A
June 22, 2018EF0Jackson, Alabama1.02 mi25 yd00N/A
May 4, 2021EF0Jackson, Alabama0.55 mi50 yd00N/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.

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