National Weather ServiceAlabamaTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 134 tornado warnings for Alabama in 2025 and 169 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 52, 61% below the average of 135 for those months in 2008-2025. Baldwin was covered most often (238 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Alabama get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 52 |
| 2025 | 134 |
| 2024 | 88 |
| 2023 | 126 |
| 2022 | 161 |
| 2021 | 177 |
| 2020 | 140 |
| 2019 | 157 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2017 | 139 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2014 | 119 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2012 | 214 |
| 2011 | 404 |
| 2010 | 191 |
| 2009 | 296 |
| 2008 | 399 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Alabama get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 238 | 31 | August 20, 2026 |
| Washington | 191 | 10 | June 18, 2026 |
| Clarke | 186 | 14 | May 22, 2026 |
| Madison | 158 | 42 | June 23, 2026 |
| Jackson | 156 | 56 | June 23, 2026 |
| Mobile | 155 | 30 | June 19, 2026 |
| Choctaw | 129 | 14 | May 22, 2026 |
| DeKalb | 124 | 39 | June 22, 2026 |
| Limestone | 119 | 27 | May 21, 2025 |
| Tuscaloosa | 117 | 7 | May 22, 2026 |
| Covington | 110 | 3 | May 17, 2024 |
| Morgan | 110 | 16 | May 28, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Alabama in AreaZine's record
NWS HuntsvilleWarningJune 22, 2026
Tornado Warning: Jackson and Madison, AL
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, June 22, 2026
NWS MobileWarningJune 18, 2026
Tornado Warning: Baldwin and Mobile, AL
Expired 7:30 p.m. CDT, June 18, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningMay 25, 2026
Tornado Warning: Henry, AL
Expired 8:30 p.m. CDT, May 25, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningMay 22, 2026
Tornado Warning: Madison, AL
Expired 12:45 p.m. CDT, May 22, 2026
NWS MobileWarningMay 22, 2026
Tornado Warning: Clarke, AL
Expired 11:30 a.m. CDT, May 22, 2026
NWS BirminghamWarningMay 6, 2026
Tornado Warning: Autauga, Lowndes and Montgomery, AL
Expired 5:15 p.m. CDT, May 6, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.