June 26, 2026

Three Tornados Confirmed in Mobile and Baldwin Counties on June 18th

By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News

June 26, 2026

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. The past week has been filled with strong storms bringing strong winds, and heavy rains, remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur.

We recently reported on an EF-0 tornado that briefly touched down just west of Highway 225, between Kilcrease Road and Green Jordan Road, before lifting east of the highway.

But now, the National Weather Service says that there were three tornadoes that hit Mobile and Baldwin Counties, on June 18^th, 2026, luckily, only causing minor damage.

Storm surveys conducted by the National Weather Service office in Mobile confirmed two tornadoes in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Radar data also identified a third touchdown in Baldwin County.

NWS now says that an EF-1 tornado was confirmed near Magnolia Grove in Mobile County

The Mobile County tornado touched down at 6:55 p.m. near Howells Ferry Road and Grider Road, just east of Orchard.

Initially rated a weak EF-0, the tornado caused minor damage, bringing down branches across two properties. It strengthened as it moved southeast through neighborhoods near Carlisle Drive, Central Boulevard and Mississippi Street. Survey crews found several large, uprooted trees and widespread snapped branches

The tornado continued east toward Moffett Road, where officials believe it traveled near the roadway before uprooting additional trees near a water treatment plant north of Moffett Road.

The tornado dissipated near Northview Drive at 6:59 p.m.

The National Weather Services said that this tornado was assigned an EF-1 rating with estimated peak winds of 90 mph. The path measured approximately 2.32 miles long and reached a maximum width of 40 yards.

They also have now confirmed that another tornado tracked 2 miles north-northwest of Spanish Fort in Baldwin County. Officials reported trees down along Buzbee Road, including one that fell onto a trailer. The touchdown time was estimated from radar data.

Meteorologists use the Enhanced Fujita Scale to estimate tornado intensity based on the damage left behind.

EF-0: 65 to 85 mph winds

EF-1: 86 to 110 mph winds

EF-2: 111 to 135 mph winds

EF-3: 136 to 165 mph winds

EF-4: 166 to 200 mph winds

EF-5: More than 200 mph winds

The National Weather Service said the June 18 survey findings are preliminary and could be updated after final review and publication in official storm reports.

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