Tornadoes in Macon County
The Storm Prediction Center records 33 tornadoes whose paths touched Macon County, Alabama between 1958 and 2025. They killed 23 people and injured 108. The busiest month is April, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 3 March 2019. The most recent was on 16 February 2025.
- 33tornadoes
- 23deaths
- 108injuries
- 542per 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 Macon County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 42% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 36% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 18% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Macon County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 5 |
Records for Macon County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Auburn, Alabama tornado3 March 2019, EF4, 23 deaths, 90 injuries, 68 miles long
- Most recent: Alabama tornado16 February 2025, EF1, 7.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Macon County
- Auburn, Alabama tornado3 March 2019, EF4, 23 deaths, 90 injuries, 68 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.