Tornado History
Elmore Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Elmore, Alabama. The records below identify 56 tornadoes from 1956 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $61.8M, with 6 deaths and 41 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Elmore, Alabama
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.8/yr in last decade)
November is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Elmore, Alabama with 6 deaths
2022 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 20.38 miles in Elmore, Alabama
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Elmore, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 18, 1996
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Elmore, Alabama, November is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2022 was the most active year with 7 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 $51.4M 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 | EF3 | Elmore, Alabama | 20.38 mi | 880 yd | 6 | 20 | $50.0M |
| March 12, 1976 | F3 | Elmore, Alabama | 4.9 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 15 | $2.5M |
| November 25, 1979 | F3 | Elmore, Alabama | 1.9 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 3, 1984 | F3 | Elmore, Alabama | 1 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 18, 1996 | F3 | Elmore, Alabama | 10 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $700K |
| April 15, 2011 | EF2 | Elmore, Alabama | 6.46 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.3M |
| March 29, 1977 | F2 | Elmore, Alabama | 10.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| November 25, 1979 | F2 | Elmore, Alabama | 1.9 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 23, 1956 | F2 | Elmore, Alabama | 17.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| March 14, 2019 | EF2 | Elmore, Alabama | 8.58 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 19, 2019 | EF2 | Elmore, Alabama | 18.11 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 4 | N/A |
| April 5, 2022 | EF2 | Elmore, Alabama | 4.36 mi | 900 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.