How common are tornadoes in Alabama?

Alabama's annual tornado count is 44 tornadoes. The University of Alabama created a tornado fact sheet that cited Tuscaloosa as having a second tornado season from November to early December. Tornadoes usually occur in the late afternoon to late evening, but can happen at any time.

Do tornadoes happen in Alabama?

Tornadoes are possible any time of year in Alabama, but the spring "peak" is typically March, April, and May. March, April and May are typically considered the peak of severe weather season in Alabama.

Is Alabama Tornado Alley?

"Dixie Alley" includes tornado-prone states like Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. The term was coined to distinguish the region from the better-known "Tornado Alley," which includes the Plains states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska.

Where is Tornado Alley in Alabama?

Alabama is actually right in the middle of the "hot zone" for tornadoes — often referred to as Dixie Alley — during the late fall, winter and early spring months.

Where is Tornado Alley in Alabama?

What's the hottest it's ever been in Alabama?

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Which is more likely to have a tornado in Alabama?

But the shift has resulted in deadlier tornadoes, especially in Alabama, which leads the nation in average tornado deaths per year (14). From 1950 to 2016, Alabama has had more tornado deaths (633) than Texas (552), despite an average of three times fewer tornadoes per year.

Where can I find Tornado Week in Alabama?

Starting Sunday, AL.com partners with ABC-33/40 and James Spann to bring you Tornado Week, seven days of stories about the state's deadliest weather phenomenon For more on Tornado Week, go to AL.com/weather and Spann's Weather Blog .

When was the last tornado in Alabama?

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Which is the only Tornado Alley state in the United States?

Texas is the only Tornado Alley state in the top 10, and Oklahoma is No. 14. “If you compare rural areas (in Alabama) to Nebraska or Kansas, we have more people.