Tornado History
Choctaw Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Choctaw, Alabama. The records below identify 34 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $15.4M, with 2 deaths and 9 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Choctaw, Alabama
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (1.6/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Choctaw, Alabama with 2 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 25.19 miles in Choctaw, Alabama
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Choctaw, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Apr 15, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Choctaw, Alabama, April is the most active month with 10 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 6 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 2011 with at least $14.2M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 1953 | F4 | Choctaw, Alabama | 0 mi | 100 yd | 2 | 3 | $25K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF3 | Choctaw, Alabama | 25.19 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $8.6M |
| April 15, 2011 | EF2 | Choctaw, Alabama | 17.73 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.3M |
| January 21, 2017 | EF2 | Choctaw, Alabama | 14.93 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 4 | $750K |
| February 26, 1958 | F2 | Choctaw, Alabama | 20.9 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 17, 1968 | F2 | Choctaw, Alabama | 11.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| December 25, 2012 | EF2 | Choctaw, Alabama | 5.91 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 17, 2021 | EF2 | Choctaw, Alabama | 23.17 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 14, 2022 | EF2 | Choctaw, Alabama | 1.93 mi | 140 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 14, 2022 | EF2 | Choctaw, Alabama | 2.67 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 22, 2022 | EF2 | Choctaw, Alabama | 2.45 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 15, 2011 | EF1 | Choctaw, Alabama | 19.46 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
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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.