Tornadoes in Montgomery County
The Storm Prediction Center records 63 tornadoes whose paths touched Montgomery County, Alabama between 1956 and 2024. They killed 11 people and injured 125. The busiest month is March, with 13 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 18 April 1969. The most recent was on 29 December 2024.
- 63tornadoes
- 11deaths
- 125injuries
- 802per 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 Montgomery County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 23 | 37% |
| F1 / EF1 | 25 | 40% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Montgomery 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 | 6 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 13 |
| Apr | 13 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 8 |
| Dec | 7 |
Records for Montgomery County
- Deadliest: Prattville, Alabama tornado3 May 1984, F3, 5 deaths, 37 injuries, 7 miles long
- Strongest: Greenville, Alabama tornado18 April 1969, F4, 2 deaths, 14 injuries, 52.4 miles long
- Longest path: Alabama tornado23 December 1956, F2, 1 injury, 121.7 miles long
- Most recent: Alabama tornado29 December 2024, EF0, 2.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Montgomery County
- Prattville, Alabama tornado3 May 1984, F3, 5 deaths, 37 injuries, 7 miles long
- Greenville, Alabama tornado18 April 1969, F4, 2 deaths, 14 injuries, 52.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.