Alabama, 1994

Tornadoes and Hail in Alabama, June 26, 1994

June 26, 1994 · 22 events in 9 counties and zones

10 thunderstorm wind, 7 hail, 5 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 22 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
6
Property damage
$14 million
Crop damage
$1.0 million
Events
22

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

Event by event

10 thunderstorm wind, 7 hail, 5 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lee

When
June 26, 5:40 PM CST
Where
Lee County, Auburn
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
32.601, -85.356 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm wind downed several trees which fell on two houses and two vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
June 26, 8:00 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, Lexington
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage
$500,000
Crop damage
$500,000
Coordinates
34.901, -87.654 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Lauderdale

When
June 26, 8:09 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County
Rating
F3
Path length
3 mi
Path width
200 yd
Injuries
3 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
34.901, -87.654 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When
June 26, 8:25 PM CST to 8:50 PM CST
Where
Limestone County, Athens
Measured
70 kt (81 mph)
Property damage
$5.0 million
Crop damage
$500,000
Coordinates
34.810, -86.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Limestone

When
June 26, 9:00 PM CST to 9:12 PM CST
Where
Limestone County, Tanner
Rating
F3
Path length
3 mi
Path width
300 yd
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
34.810, -86.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Limestone

When
June 26, 9:18 PM CST
Where
Limestone County, Copperfield
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.810, -86.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
June 26, 9:22 PM CST to 9:30 PM CST
Where
Madison County, Madison
Measured
70 kt (81 mph)
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
34.763, -86.550 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The edge of the thunderstorm entered Alabama from Tennessee around 1924 CST moving on a southeasterly course that took it across the eastern sections of Lauderdale County, across central Limestone County, and across southern Madison County. Lauderdale County: The tornado that began in Tennessee and moved across Iron City continued into Lauderdale County ending in the Lexington area. The F-scale associated with this report reflecknots the damage that was caused in Tennessee. Significant damage was done to more than 15 homes in the Mary's Chapel area just northwest of Lexington near the state line. Two people were injured when their mobile home was overturned. Limestone County: Another tornado (F3) touched down for a short path on the northwest side of Athens totally destroying one house. No one was home at the time. A third tornado (F1) touched down about five miles east-southeast of Tanner and stayed on the ground for approximately five miles. In Elkmont, the top of a steel water tower weighing between two and three tons and measuring 30 feet by 10 feet was ripped off and blown 50 yards where it struck a car and the edge of a church. Madison County: A fourth tornado was produced beginning on the north side of Madison continuing across the east side of Madison and extending into the northern portion of the Redstone Arsenal. Homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed by the tornado as well as numerous trees downed. Extensive damage in the Pebble Brook Subdivision and around Bob Jones High School. A man was injured when a tree fell on him on Old Madison Pike. Over 300 trees were estimated to be blown down on the Redstone Golf Course. Wind gusted to 58 knoknots (67 mph) reported at the Hunknotsville International Airport at the National Weather Service office. The thunderstorm produced straight-line wind damage along the entire path of the storm.

Tornado, Limestone

When
June 26, 9:27 PM CST
Where
Limestone County
Rating
F1
Path length
5 mi
Path width
100 yd
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
34.810, -86.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Madison

When
June 26, 9:28 PM CST
Where
Madison County
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.763, -86.550 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The edge of the thunderstorm entered Alabama from Tennessee around 1924 CST moving on a southeasterly course that took it across the eastern sections of Lauderdale County, across central Limestone County, and across southern Madison County. Lauderdale County: The tornado that began in Tennessee and moved across Iron City continued into Lauderdale County ending in the Lexington area. The F-scale associated with this report reflecknots the damage that was caused in Tennessee. Significant damage was done to more than 15 homes in the Mary's Chapel area just northwest of Lexington near the state line. Two people were injured when their mobile home was overturned. Limestone County: Another tornado (F3) touched down for a short path on the northwest side of Athens totally destroying one house. No one was home at the time. A third tornado (F1) touched down about five miles east-southeast of Tanner and stayed on the ground for approximately five miles. In Elkmont, the top of a steel water tower weighing between two and three tons and measuring 30 feet by 10 feet was ripped off and blown 50 yards where it struck a car and the edge of a church. Madison County: A fourth tornado was produced beginning on the north side of Madison continuing across the east side of Madison and extending into the northern portion of the Redstone Arsenal. Homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed by the tornado as well as numerous trees downed. Extensive damage in the Pebble Brook Subdivision and around Bob Jones High School. A man was injured when a tree fell on him on Old Madison Pike. Over 300 trees were estimated to be blown down on the Redstone Golf Course. Wind gusted to 58 knoknots (67 mph) reported at the Hunknotsville International Airport at the National Weather Service office. The thunderstorm produced straight-line wind damage along the entire path of the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
June 26, 9:39 PM CST
Where
Madison County, Airport
Measured
58 kt (67 mph)
Coordinates
34.763, -86.550 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The edge of the thunderstorm entered Alabama from Tennessee around 1924 CST moving on a southeasterly course that took it across the eastern sections of Lauderdale County, across central Limestone County, and across southern Madison County. Lauderdale County: The tornado that began in Tennessee and moved across Iron City continued into Lauderdale County ending in the Lexington area. The F-scale associated with this report reflecknots the damage that was caused in Tennessee. Significant damage was done to more than 15 homes in the Mary's Chapel area just northwest of Lexington near the state line. Two people were injured when their mobile home was overturned. Limestone County: Another tornado (F3) touched down for a short path on the northwest side of Athens totally destroying one house. No one was home at the time. A third tornado (F1) touched down about five miles east-southeast of Tanner and stayed on the ground for approximately five miles. In Elkmont, the top of a steel water tower weighing between two and three tons and measuring 30 feet by 10 feet was ripped off and blown 50 yards where it struck a car and the edge of a church. Madison County: A fourth tornado was produced beginning on the north side of Madison continuing across the east side of Madison and extending into the northern portion of the Redstone Arsenal. Homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed by the tornado as well as numerous trees downed. Extensive damage in the Pebble Brook Subdivision and around Bob Jones High School. A man was injured when a tree fell on him on Old Madison Pike. Over 300 trees were estimated to be blown down on the Redstone Golf Course. Wind gusted to 58 knoknots (67 mph) reported at the Hunknotsville International Airport at the National Weather Service office. The thunderstorm produced straight-line wind damage along the entire path of the storm.

Hail, Madison

When
June 26, 9:49 PM CST to 9:50 PM CST
Where
Madison County, Madison
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
34.763, -86.550 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The edge of the thunderstorm entered Alabama from Tennessee around 1924 CST moving on a southeasterly course that took it across the eastern sections of Lauderdale County, across central Limestone County, and across southern Madison County. Lauderdale County: The tornado that began in Tennessee and moved across Iron City continued into Lauderdale County ending in the Lexington area. The F-scale associated with this report reflecknots the damage that was caused in Tennessee. Significant damage was done to more than 15 homes in the Mary's Chapel area just northwest of Lexington near the state line. Two people were injured when their mobile home was overturned. Limestone County: Another tornado (F3) touched down for a short path on the northwest side of Athens totally destroying one house. No one was home at the time. A third tornado (F1) touched down about five miles east-southeast of Tanner and stayed on the ground for approximately five miles. In Elkmont, the top of a steel water tower weighing between two and three tons and measuring 30 feet by 10 feet was ripped off and blown 50 yards where it struck a car and the edge of a church. Madison County: A fourth tornado was produced beginning on the north side of Madison continuing across the east side of Madison and extending into the northern portion of the Redstone Arsenal. Homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed by the tornado as well as numerous trees downed. Extensive damage in the Pebble Brook Subdivision and around Bob Jones High School. A man was injured when a tree fell on him on Old Madison Pike. Over 300 trees were estimated to be blown down on the Redstone Golf Course. Wind gusted to 58 knoknots (67 mph) reported at the Hunknotsville International Airport at the National Weather Service office. The thunderstorm produced straight-line wind damage along the entire path of the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
June 26, 9:50 PM CST
Where
Jackson County
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
34.779, -85.999 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large trees were reported downed in northeastern Jackson County near Russell Cave.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
June 26, 10:03 PM CST
Where
Madison County, Redstone Arsenal
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
34.763, -86.550 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The edge of the thunderstorm entered Alabama from Tennessee around 1924 CST moving on a southeasterly course that took it across the eastern sections of Lauderdale County, across central Limestone County, and across southern Madison County. Lauderdale County: The tornado that began in Tennessee and moved across Iron City continued into Lauderdale County ending in the Lexington area. The F-scale associated with this report reflecknots the damage that was caused in Tennessee. Significant damage was done to more than 15 homes in the Mary's Chapel area just northwest of Lexington near the state line. Two people were injured when their mobile home was overturned. Limestone County: Another tornado (F3) touched down for a short path on the northwest side of Athens totally destroying one house. No one was home at the time. A third tornado (F1) touched down about five miles east-southeast of Tanner and stayed on the ground for approximately five miles. In Elkmont, the top of a steel water tower weighing between two and three tons and measuring 30 feet by 10 feet was ripped off and blown 50 yards where it struck a car and the edge of a church. Madison County: A fourth tornado was produced beginning on the north side of Madison continuing across the east side of Madison and extending into the northern portion of the Redstone Arsenal. Homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed by the tornado as well as numerous trees downed. Extensive damage in the Pebble Brook Subdivision and around Bob Jones High School. A man was injured when a tree fell on him on Old Madison Pike. Over 300 trees were estimated to be blown down on the Redstone Golf Course. Wind gusted to 58 knoknots (67 mph) reported at the Hunknotsville International Airport at the National Weather Service office. The thunderstorm produced straight-line wind damage along the entire path of the storm.

Tornado, Madison

When
June 26, 10:11 PM CST
Where
Madison County
Rating
F2
Path length
7 mi
Path width
200 yd
Injuries
2 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$5.0 million
Coordinates
34.763, -86.550 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The edge of the thunderstorm entered Alabama from Tennessee around 1924 CST moving on a southeasterly course that took it across the eastern sections of Lauderdale County, across central Limestone County, and across southern Madison County. Lauderdale County: The tornado that began in Tennessee and moved across Iron City continued into Lauderdale County ending in the Lexington area. The F-scale associated with this report reflecknots the damage that was caused in Tennessee. Significant damage was done to more than 15 homes in the Mary's Chapel area just northwest of Lexington near the state line. Two people were injured when their mobile home was overturned. Limestone County: Another tornado (F3) touched down for a short path on the northwest side of Athens totally destroying one house. No one was home at the time. A third tornado (F1) touched down about five miles east-southeast of Tanner and stayed on the ground for approximately five miles. In Elkmont, the top of a steel water tower weighing between two and three tons and measuring 30 feet by 10 feet was ripped off and blown 50 yards where it struck a car and the edge of a church. Madison County: A fourth tornado was produced beginning on the north side of Madison continuing across the east side of Madison and extending into the northern portion of the Redstone Arsenal. Homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed by the tornado as well as numerous trees downed. Extensive damage in the Pebble Brook Subdivision and around Bob Jones High School. A man was injured when a tree fell on him on Old Madison Pike. Over 300 trees were estimated to be blown down on the Redstone Golf Course. Wind gusted to 58 knoknots (67 mph) reported at the Hunknotsville International Airport at the National Weather Service office. The thunderstorm produced straight-line wind damage along the entire path of the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marshall

When
June 26, 10:18 PM CST
Where
Marshall County, Grant
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
34.367, -86.307 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind downed a number of trees in Grant located about 13 miles north of Guntersville. Scattered trees and tree limbs were downed throughout the county, too. Grant Police Department reported three-quarter inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dekalb

When
June 26, 10:20 PM CST
Where
Dekalb County, Henager
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
34.460, -85.804 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High wind damaged eight businesses, two homes, and a church in Henager. A number of trees in the area were also downed. Nearly 8,000 power customers were without service at one point. Three-quarter inch hail covered the ground at Henager.

Hail, Marshall

When
June 26, 10:26 PM CST
Where
Marshall County, Grant
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.367, -86.307 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind downed a number of trees in Grant located about 13 miles north of Guntersville. Scattered trees and tree limbs were downed throughout the county, too. Grant Police Department reported three-quarter inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When
June 26, 10:30 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, Millport
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
33.779, -88.097 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm wind downed a number of trees in Millport including one that struck a home. Another home sustained minor roof damage.

Hail, Marshall

When
June 26, 10:48 PM CST
Where
Marshall County, Black Island
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.367, -86.307 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind downed a number of trees in Grant located about 13 miles north of Guntersville. Scattered trees and tree limbs were downed throughout the county, too. Grant Police Department reported three-quarter inch hail.

Hail, Dekalb

When
June 26, 10:48 PM CST
Where
Dekalb County, Henager
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.460, -85.804 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High wind damaged eight businesses, two homes, and a church in Henager. A number of trees in the area were also downed. Nearly 8,000 power customers were without service at one point. Three-quarter inch hail covered the ground at Henager.

Hail, Cherokee

When
June 26, 11:00 PM CST
Where
Cherokee County, Centre
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
34.176, -85.604 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Nickel-size hail was reported by the Cherokee County Sheriff's office about 10 miles south-southeast of Centre. A funnel cloud was reported near Coloma about seven miles south-southeast of Centre. A weak tornado touched down in the Rock Run/Spring Garden area with damage to seven houses along with a number of trees uprooted.

Tornado, Cherokee

When
June 26, 11:25 PM CST
Where
Cherokee County
Rating
F0
Path length
4 mi
Path width
200 yd
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
34.176, -85.604 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Nickel-size hail was reported by the Cherokee County Sheriff's office about 10 miles south-southeast of Centre. A funnel cloud was reported near Coloma about seven miles south-southeast of Centre. A weak tornado touched down in the Rock Run/Spring Garden area with damage to seven houses along with a number of trees uprooted.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10314372, 10314270, 10314271, 10314620, 10314621, 10314622, 10314331, 10314623, 10314305, 10314360, 10313803, 10314168, 10313837, 10313873, 10314089, 10314420, 10313764, 10314239, 10313765, 10314447, 10314128, 10314129.