Tornado History
Lawrence Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lawrence, Alabama. The records below identify 45 tornadoes from 1957 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $42.1M, with 34 deaths and 92 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lawrence, Alabama
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 15 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Lawrence, Alabama with 14 deaths
2009 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (14 events)
Longest tornado: 28.19 miles in Lawrence, Alabama
Widest tornado: 2,200.0 yards in Lawrence, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 7, 2006
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lawrence, Alabama, April is the most active month with 15 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2009 was the most active year with 5 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 $40.0M 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 | Lawrence, Alabama | 28.19 mi | 2200 yd | 14 | 0 | $40.0M |
| April 3, 1974 | F5 | Lawrence, Alabama | 24.4 mi | 500 yd | 14 | 60 | N/A |
| April 3, 1974 | F5 | Lawrence, Alabama | 16.2 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 6, 2008 | EF4 | Lawrence, Alabama | 14 mi | 880 yd | 4 | 23 | N/A |
| October 24, 1967 | F3 | Lawrence, Alabama | 1.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| November 4, 1988 | F3 | Lawrence, Alabama | 13 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 5, 1958 | F2 | Lawrence, Alabama | 10.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 29, 1968 | F2 | Lawrence, Alabama | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 18, 1978 | F2 | Lawrence, Alabama | 6.8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 24, 2001 | F2 | Lawrence, Alabama | 3.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| May 8, 2008 | EF2 | Lawrence, Alabama | 3.8 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 5, 1958 | F2 | Lawrence, Alabama | 25.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.