Tornado History
Sulphur Spgs Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Sulphur Spgs, Alabama as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 10 matching records from 2006 through 2023. The strongest matching rating is EF5 (Incredible damage), the latest matching tornado is March 25, 2023, and minimum reported property damage totals $6.8M.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Sulphur Spgs, Alabama
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF5 in Sulphur Spgs, Alabama with 25 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 33.66 miles in Sulphur Spgs, Alabama
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Sulphur Spgs, 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.
Summary: In Sulphur Spgs, Alabama, April is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 2 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 2023 with at least $5.5M 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 27, 2011 | EF5 | Dekalb, Alabama | 33.66 mi | 1320 yd | 25 | 0 | N/A |
| April 27, 2011 | EF4 | Dekalb, Alabama | 3.48 mi | 1260 yd | 6 | 0 | N/A |
| November 30, 2016 | EF3 | Dekalb, Alabama | 8.36 mi | 206 yd | 1 | 9 | N/A |
| October 25, 2010 | EF2 | Dekalb, Alabama | 9.67 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.3M |
| March 25, 2023 | EF1 | Jackson, Alabama | 5.89 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.5M |
| April 3, 2015 | EF1 | Dekalb, Alabama | 2.29 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 12, 2020 | EF1 | Dekalb, Alabama | 1.95 mi | 154 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 7, 2006 | F0 | Madison, Alabama | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $8K |
| February 22, 2022 | EF0 | Madison, Alabama | 3.13 mi | 110 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 25, 2023 | EF0 | Dekalb, Alabama | 2.62 mi | 250 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.