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Tornado History

Opelika Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Opelika, Alabama as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 5 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 $112K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes5
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$112K
Avg Length2.1 mi
Avg Width236 yd

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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 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Opelika, Alabama with 0 deaths
1994 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2000s 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.

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Summary: In Opelika, Alabama, July is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1994 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$50K$5K$500$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1994 with at least $50K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F0 August 2, 19941994F0 July 6, 20052005F0 November 24, 20042004EF0 January 21, 20172017EF0 July 21, 20182018© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
August 2, 1994F0Lee, Alabama2.6 mi300 yd00$50K
July 6, 2005F0Lee, Alabama1.2 mi200 yd00$34K
November 24, 2004F0Lee, Alabama0.2 mi30 yd00$28K
January 21, 2017EF0Lee, Alabama0.83 mi150 yd00N/A
July 21, 2018EF0Lee, Alabama5.73 mi500 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.