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Tornado History

Palmetto Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Palmetto, Alabama as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 7 matching records from 2001 through 2020. The strongest matching rating is F3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is April 12, 2020, and minimum reported property damage totals $5.6M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries10
Property Damage$5.6M
Avg Length9.3 mi
Avg Width577 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Palmetto, Alabama

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Palmetto, Alabama with 0 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 24.38 miles in Palmetto, Alabama
Widest tornado: 1,232.0 yards in Palmetto, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 27, 2011

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Palmetto, Alabama, April 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.

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Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF2 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 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.

$5.6M$560K$56K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2011 with at least $5.6M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 November 24, 20012001EF2 April 27, 20112011EF2 August 31, 20172017EF1 April 27, 20112011EF1 November 29, 20162016EF0 February 23, 20162016EF0 April 12, 20202020© 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
November 24, 2001F3Pickens, Alabama0.2 mi300 yd00$2K
April 27, 2011EF2Pickens, Alabama14.36 mi1232 yd00$1.8M
August 31, 2017EF2Pickens, Alabama11.08 mi400 yd06N/A
April 27, 2011EF1Pickens, Alabama24.38 mi1056 yd04$3.8M
November 29, 2016EF1Pickens, Alabama5.3 mi600 yd00N/A
February 23, 2016EF0Pickens, Alabama4.8 mi150 yd00N/A
April 12, 2020EF0Pickens, Alabama4.8 mi300 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.