Tornado History
Opelika Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Opelika, Alabama as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 6 matching records from 1994 through 2018. The strongest matching rating is F0 (Light damage), the latest matching tornado is July 21, 2018, and minimum reported property damage totals $124K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Opelika, Alabama
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Opelika, Alabama with 0 deaths
1994 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 5.73 miles in Opelika, Alabama
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Opelika, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Aug 2, 1994
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Opelika, Alabama, July 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: 1994 was the most active year with 1 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 1994 with at least $50K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 1994 | F0 | Lee, Alabama | 2.6 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| July 6, 2005 | F0 | Lee, Alabama | 1.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $34K |
| November 24, 2004 | F0 | Lee, Alabama | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $28K |
| July 22, 1997 | F0 | Lee, Alabama | 0.3 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $12K |
| January 21, 2017 | EF0 | Lee, Alabama | 0.83 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 21, 2018 | EF0 | Lee, Alabama | 5.73 mi | 500 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.