Tornadoes in Marion County
The Storm Prediction Center records 48 tornadoes whose paths touched Marion County, Alabama between 1953 and 2024. They killed 124 people and injured 653. The busiest month is April, with 15 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF5 on 27 April 2011. The most recent was on 28 December 2024.
- 48tornadoes
- 124deaths
- 653injuries
- 647per 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 Marion County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 23% |
| F1 / EF1 | 22 | 46% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 3 | 6% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Marion County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 7 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 15 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Marion County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Athens, Alabama tornado27 April 2011, EF5, 72 deaths, 145 injuries, 132 miles long
- Most recent: Alabama tornado28 December 2024, EF0, 2.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Marion County
- Athens, Alabama tornado27 April 2011, EF5, 72 deaths, 145 injuries, 132 miles long
- Decatur, Alabama tornado3 April 1974, F5, 28 deaths, 272 injuries, 79.5 miles long
- Smithville, Mississippi tornado27 April 2011, EF5, 23 deaths, 137 injuries, 37.3 miles long
- Guin, Alabama tornado4 February 1971, F3, 1 death, 13 injuries, 34.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.