Tornado History
Section Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Section, Alabama as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 7 matching records from 2003 through 2025. The strongest matching rating is EF3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is May 20, 2025, and minimum reported property damage totals $50K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Section, Alabama
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF1 in Section, Alabama with 1 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 25.81 miles in Section, Alabama
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Section, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Mar 19, 2003
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Section, Alabama, March 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: 2003 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 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2009 | EF3 | Jackson, Alabama | 13.9 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Jackson, Alabama | 25.81 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| March 19, 2003 | F1 | Jackson, Alabama | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 3, 2023 | EF1 | Jackson, Alabama | 5.04 mi | 105 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 25, 2010 | EF0 | Jackson, Alabama | 2.17 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| March 18, 2013 | EF0 | Colbert, Alabama | 1.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 20, 2025 | EF0 | Jackson, Alabama | 6.09 mi | 105 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.