Mar 15, 2025
A significant severe weather event unfolded across Central Alabama on March 15, with 15 tornadoes, several instances of straight-line wind damage, and isolated flooding. An initial round of storms during the early morning brought reports of large hail in Pickens and Walker counties, followed by an afternoon round with several strong, long-track tornadoes. Of the 15 tornadoes, five were rated EF-2 and two were EF-3. Nine of the 15 tornadoes tracked over 10 miles, with the longest path being an EF
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1233559). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Talladega County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.