Tuscaloosa County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 39 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 21 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 16 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Tuscaloosa County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Boley Springs, or 18 miles southwest of Cordova, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 451 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Memphis to near Samantha to 6 miles northeast of Bull City. Movement was north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Bankhead Lock And Dam, or 19 miles north of Northport, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Wiley, Windham Springs, and Whitson.”
- Wind 50 mph Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 31, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 649 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Abernant to North Bibb to near West Blocton to Centreville. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 623 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Deerlick Creek Campgrounds to near Mertz. Movement was east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 132 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Talladega Springs to near Eoline to Tuscaloosa National Airport. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1249 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Alpine Bay Resort to Abernant. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Samantha, or 11 miles north of Northport, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 307 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Ashcraft Corner, or 9 miles northeast of Gordo, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lake Lurleen State Park, Samantha, Binion Creek Landing, Echola, and Moores Bridge.”
- Wind 50 mph Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1254 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Concord, or near Hueytown, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 332 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Moundville, or 11 miles south of Tuscaloosa. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 238 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Lurleen State Park, or 9 miles west of Northport, moving west at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Moundville to 7 miles east of Marion. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple reports of downed trees in Tuscaloosa County. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Sexton Bend SPC verified report
Friday, May 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“An EF-1 tornado was confirmed in eastern Tuscaloosa County. Winds up to 95 mph. Path length 2.65 miles. Maximum width 150 yards. (BMX)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 N Vance SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 4 SSW Abernant SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 752 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ashcraft Corner, or 13 miles north of Gordo, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 912 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Branchville to Mulga to near Vance. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 424 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Heiberger, or 11 miles northeast of Greensboro, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 104 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bankhead Lock And Dam to near Knoxville. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Tuscaloosa County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 39 severe weather events in Tuscaloosa County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Tuscaloosa County recently?
Yes — 21 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.