Tornado History
Coosa Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Coosa, Alabama. The records below identify 28 tornadoes from 1961 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.9M, with 0 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Coosa, Alabama
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Coosa, Alabama with 0 deaths
2019 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 22.61 miles in Coosa, Alabama
Widest tornado: 2,000.0 yards in Coosa, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 14, 2019
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Coosa, Alabama, March is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2019 was the most active year with 4 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 1968 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 17, 1968 | F3 | Coosa, Alabama | 14 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| January 12, 2023 | EF3 | Coosa, Alabama | 15.7 mi | 1250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 3, 1982 | F2 | Coosa, Alabama | 0 mi | 140 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 6, 2008 | EF2 | Coosa, Alabama | 13.64 mi | 2000 yd | 0 | 0 | $115K |
| November 24, 2004 | F2 | Coosa, Alabama | 18.7 mi | 1400 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| December 11, 1961 | F2 | Coosa, Alabama | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 18, 1978 | F2 | Coosa, Alabama | 0.1 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 15, 2011 | EF2 | Coosa, Alabama | 8.01 mi | 915 yd | 0 | 2 | $14K |
| March 25, 2021 | EF2 | Coosa, Alabama | 8.64 mi | 850 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 7, 1996 | F1 | Coosa, Alabama | 4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 | $650K |
| February 17, 2008 | EF1 | Coosa, Alabama | 5.73 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| December 22, 2011 | EF1 | Coosa, Alabama | 22.61 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $65K |
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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.