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Tornado History

Poplar Spgs Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Poplar Spgs, Alabama as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 6 matching records from 2002 through 2014. The strongest matching rating is F3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is October 3, 2014, and minimum reported property damage totals $200K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes6
Total Deaths2
Total Injuries16
Property Damage$200K
Avg Length7.5 mi
Avg Width573 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Poplar Spgs, Alabama

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

Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Poplar Spgs, Alabama with 1 deaths
2013 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 17.31 miles in Poplar Spgs, Alabama
Widest tornado: 1,175.0 yards in Poplar Spgs, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Nov 10, 2002

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Poplar Spgs, 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: 2013 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: EF1 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.

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Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2002 with at least $200K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 November 10, 20022002EF2 April 27, 20112011EF1 April 19, 20092009EF1 April 11, 20132013EF1 January 30, 20132013EF0 October 3, 20142014© 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 10, 2002F3Winston, Alabama11.3 mi1175 yd115$200K
April 27, 2011EF2Marshall, Alabama17.31 mi880 yd00N/A
April 19, 2009EF1Marshall, Alabama3 mi60 yd11N/A
April 11, 2013EF1Winston, Alabama2.63 mi250 yd00N/A
January 30, 2013EF1Winston, Alabama10.39 mi1000 yd00N/A
October 3, 2014EF0Marshall, Alabama0.48 mi75 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.