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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.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey 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
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 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.