Calhoun County, AL – Residents of Calhoun County and surrounding areas should remain weather-aware as multiple rounds of severe storms are expected from Thursday through early Sunday morning. The most significant threats are anticipated Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning, with damaging winds, large hail, and the possibility of tornadoes.
Forecast Breakdown
Thursday (12 PM – 7 PM)
- Damaging winds up to 60 mph
- Hail up to golf ball size
- Main impact area: Primarily to the west
Friday Night – Sunday Morning (9 PM Fri – 7 AM Sun)
- Damaging winds up to 70 mph
- Tornadoes possible, some may be strong
- Hail up to tennis ball size
- Main impact area: Mostly northwest Alabama
Saturday Night into Sunday – Highest Threat
- Damaging winds up to 70 mph
- Tornadoes possible, some may be strong
- Hail up to tennis ball size
The National Weather Service will provide more detailed forecasts as conditions develop. Now is the time to prepare.
Tornado Saferooms Available
Community saferooms will be open when Calhoun County is under a tornado watch. While some are operated by the county, others fall under different agencies. Residents should check with the respective managing agency for rules and policies.
Public Saferoom Locations:
- Alexandria Middle School – 80 Railroad Dr, Alexandria, AL
- Anniston – Thankful Park – 3162 W 14th St, Anniston, AL
- Cedar Springs Community – 78 Cedar Springs Dr, Jacksonville, AL
- Jacksonville Public Safety Complex – 911 Public Safety Dr, Jacksonville, AL
- Jacksonville State University – Merrill Hall – 975 Pelham Rd N, Jacksonville, AL
- Knightens Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department – 8812 Roy Webb Rd, Piedmont, AL
- Nances Creek Park – 3817 Hollingsworth Rd, Jacksonville, AL
- Ohatchee Volunteer Fire Department – 2440 Harts Ferry Rd, Ohatchee, AL
- Ohatchee High School – 100 Cherokee Trail, Ohatchee, AL
- Oxford EMS Building (Bynum) – 2011 Bynum Blvd, Eastaboga, AL
- Oxford Fire Department Station #6 – 71 Public Works Dr, Oxford, AL
- Oxford Fire Department Station #5 (DeArmanville) – 52 DeArmanville Rd, Oxford, AL
- Oxford – Friendship Community Center – 2930 Friendship Rd, Oxford, AL
- Oxford – Hobson City (Old C.E. Hannah School) – 715 Martin Luther King Dr, Hobson City, AL
- Piedmont High School – 750 Tom Bible Highway, Piedmont, AL
- First Baptist Church of Williams – 5579 Nisbet Lake Rd, Jacksonville, AL
- Webster’s Chapel Volunteer Fire Department & Community Center – 1552 AP Hollingsworth Rd, Wellington, AL
- Wellborn High School – 135 Pinson Rd, Anniston, AL
- White Plains Volunteer Fire Department (Station #2) – 12900 Highway 9, Piedmont, AL
- Quad City Fire Department – 220 Iron City Cutoff, Anniston, AL
Additionally, safer places, which are not FEMA-approved tornado saferooms but structurally sound buildings, will also be available. These include:
- Leone Cole Auditorium at Jacksonville State University – 27 Pannell Circle, Jacksonville, AL
- Oxford Performing Arts Center – 100 Choccolocco St, Oxford, AL
Residents are encouraged to sign up for Calhoun County text alerts by texting Join CalhounEMA to 31002 or visiting Calhoun EMA Alerts.
Stay prepared and stay safe as these storms approach.
