Tropical Storm in Alabama
Every tropical storm event the National Weather Service has filed in Alabama, year by year, with the most significant episodes. A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73 mph).
The most significant on the map
The most significant tropical storm episodes in Alabama.
- Tornadoes
- Tropical storms and surge
- Floods
- Wind
- Hail
- Winter weather
- Heat and drought
- Cold
- Fire, smoke and dust
- Marine and coastal
- Other
The record
- Events
- 312
- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 13
- Damage
- $57 million
Every year
The most significant
Ranked by deaths, injuries, damage and size together.
- Hurricane and Tropical Storm in Alabama, September 15 to 16, 2020Hurricane Sally made landfall in Gulf Shores, AL at 5am on Wednesday, September 16th as a strong Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
- Tornadoes and Tropical Storm in Alabama, October 7 to 9, 2017Hurricane Nate quickly moved north northwest out of the northwest Caribbean Sea and across the Gulf of Mexico, making landfall near Biloxi, MS just after midnight on October 8th as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum winds of 85 mph.
- Tornadoes and Tropical Storm in Alabama, June 19, 2021Potential Tropical Cyclone Claudette moved west of the Alabama coastal waters on the evening of June 18th, 2021. Claudette was declared a Tropical Storm and made landfall in southeast Louisiana during the early morning hours of June 19th.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, August 29 to 30, 2005Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast early Monday morning August 29, 2005 as a large category four hurricane. Sustained winds were around 145 mph in southeast Louisiana. Katrina continued northward affecting areas from New Orleans to Mobile.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, September 24 to 26, 2002For the second time during the month the area was threatened by a tropical storm. Tropical Storm Isidore threatened the area Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We were put under a Tropical Storm Warning at 900 AM CST on September 24.
- Hurricane and Tropical Storm in Alabama, October 10, 2018Hurricane Michael started as typical weak October Caribbean tropical system. However, after approximately a week of slow development, the system moved into warm Gulf of Mexico waters and rapidly intensified into a major hurricane as it moved north towards the Florida Panhandle.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, September 15 to 17, 2004Hurricane Ivan weakened to a tropical storm as it moved north into southwest Alabama on September 16. The maximum sustained and peak wind gust recorded was 44 and 54 knots, respectively, at Dothan, AL. The lowest sea-level pressure was 1000 mb at Dothan.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, June 10 to 11, 2005Tropical Storm Arlene moved across the area during the afternoon and evening of June 11. The area was put under a Tropical Storm Watch at 300 AM CST on June 10, then a Tropical Storm Warning and a Hurricane Watch at 900 AM CST on June 10.
- Tropical Storm and Flash Flooding in Alabama, September 16 to 17, 2020Hurricane Sally made landfall early on the morning of September 16 across Gulf Shores Alabama. The greatest impacts to the tri-state area came in the form of very heavy rain and significant flooding on and away from area rivers.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10, 2005Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down across Marengo County during Dennis. Several homes sustained minor roof damage and many roadways were blocked by downed trees. Several fallen trees landed on homes and produced damage.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10, 2005Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county in association with Dennis. One person was injured when a tree fell on their vehicle. At least 5 homes and 1 business were damaged by the high winds. Thousands of customers were without power for a day or more.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, September 11, 2017Hurricane Irma brought numerous impacts to the Florida Big Bend, southwest Georgia and southeast Alabama including widespread downed trees and power lines, roads blocked by trees, power outages, and trees on homes.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10 to 11, 2005Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Jefferson County during Dennis. Over 100 roadways countywide were temporarily blocked by downed trees. One home sustained major damage due to a fallen tree in Bessemer. More than 20000 customers were without power countywide.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 5 to 6, 2005Tropical Storm Cindy impacted portions of the area during the morning hours of July 6th.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10, 2005Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Hale County in association with Dennis. Several homes and automobiles were damaged by fallen trees. Many roadways were temporarily blocked. Many customers were without power for at least a day.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, August 5 to 6, 2001Tropical Storm Barry moved ashore between Panama City and Destin, Florida, during the early morning hours of 6 August, then rapidly weakened to a tropical depression over southwest Alabama by afternoon.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10, 2005Numerous trees and power lines were blown down as Dennis moved through the county. One person was injured when a tree fell on their vehicle.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, August 6, 2001Tropical storm Barry moved inland on the morning of August 6. An Inland Tropical Storm Wind Warning was in effect as Barry tracked across Covington, Conecuh, Monroe and Wilcox counties between 500 am and noon.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10, 2005Numerous trees and power lines were blown down area wide. Many customers were without power for a day or more.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10, 2005Numerous trees and power lines were downed as Dennis moved across the area. At least 2200 customers were without power for many hours. Several vehicles and homes were damaged by fallen trees.
- Tropical Storm and Storm Surge in Alabama, September 4 to 5, 2018Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall just west of the Alabama-Mississippi at 1015 PM CDT on September 4, 2018 with estimated maximum sustained winds of 70 mph.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10, 2005Hundreds of trees and power lines were knocked down as Dennis moved into Sumter County.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10, 2005Numerous trees and power lines were blown down during Dennis. At least one structure had its roof significantly damaged and many homes sustained damage due to fallen trees. A few roads were temporarily impassable.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10 to 11, 2005Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county during Dennis. Several homes and vehicles were damaged by the fallen trees. Many power customers were in the dark for hours. A few roadways were temporarily impassable.
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, July 10 to 11, 2005Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Shelby County as Dennis moved through the area.
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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.