Tornado History
Monroe Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Monroe, Alabama. The records below identify 28 tornadoes from 1956 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.7M, with 0 deaths and 42 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Monroe, Alabama
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Monroe, Alabama with 0 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 73.9 miles in Monroe, Alabama
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Monroe, Alabama
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 15, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Monroe, Alabama, April is the most active month with 8 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 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 1978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 1971 | F4 | Monroe, Alabama | 25.4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 18, 1978 | F3 | Monroe, Alabama | 10.5 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 30 | $2.5M |
| December 20, 1971 | F3 | Monroe, Alabama | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| April 15, 2011 | EF2 | Monroe, Alabama | 3.23 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| April 15, 2011 | EF2 | Monroe, Alabama | 12.52 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| June 28, 1957 | F2 | Monroe, Alabama | 12.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| December 2, 1967 | F2 | Monroe, Alabama | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 15, 2011 | EF2 | Monroe, Alabama | 0.86 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| March 18, 1996 | F2 | Monroe, Alabama | 11 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 5 | $150K |
| March 29, 1960 | F2 | Monroe, Alabama | 5.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 23, 1956 | F2 | Monroe, Alabama | 73.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | Monroe, Alabama | 0.56 mi | 1200 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.