Tornadoes in Lee County
The Storm Prediction Center records 51 tornadoes whose paths touched Lee County, Alabama between 1953 and 2025. They killed 31 people and injured 629. The busiest month is January, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 3 March 2019. The most recent was on 3 May 2025.
- 51tornadoes
- 31deaths
- 629injuries
- 839per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Lee County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 24 | 47% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 18% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Lee County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Lee County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Auburn, Alabama tornado3 March 2019, EF4, 23 deaths, 90 injuries, 68 miles long
- Most recent: Alabama tornado3 May 2025, EF0, 3.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lee County
- Auburn, Alabama tornado3 March 2019, EF4, 23 deaths, 90 injuries, 68 miles long
- Columbus, Georgia tornado18 April 1953, F3, 8 deaths, 495 injuries, 39.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.