Tornado History
Jackson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jackson, Alabama. The records below identify 64 tornadoes from 1958 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of EF4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $21.9M, with 12 deaths and 44 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Jackson, Alabama
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.9 tornadoes per year (2.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF4 in Jackson, Alabama with 6 deaths
2025 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (20 events)
Longest tornado: 25.81 miles in Jackson, Alabama
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Jackson, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 27, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jackson, Alabama, May is the most active month with 18 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2025 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 2024 with at least $6.4M 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 | EF4 | Jackson, Alabama | 24.18 mi | 1260 yd | 6 | 0 | N/A |
| February 6, 2008 | EF4 | Jackson, Alabama | 10.9 mi | 660 yd | 1 | 12 | N/A |
| April 27, 2011 | EF4 | Jackson, Alabama | 20.24 mi | 1320 yd | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | Jackson, Alabama | 3.95 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 7 | $4.5M |
| April 3, 1974 | F3 | Jackson, Alabama | 8.3 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| March 24, 1984 | F3 | Jackson, Alabama | 4 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 6, 1958 | F3 | Jackson, Alabama | 9.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 15, 1965 | F3 | Jackson, Alabama | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| April 10, 2009 | EF3 | Jackson, Alabama | 13.9 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 19, 1973 | F2 | Jackson, Alabama | 14.9 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 9 | $2.5M |
| December 10, 2008 | EF2 | Jackson, Alabama | 4.46 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| May 27, 1973 | F2 | Jackson, Alabama | 4.3 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
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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.