Alabama ranks ninth in the number of deaths from lightning and tenth in the number of deaths from lightning strikes per capita.
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Most Native American tribes were completely removed from Alabama within a few years of the passage of the Indian Removal Act by Congress in 1830.
Snow is rare in much of Alabama, but areas north of Montgomery may receive a dusting of snow a few times each winter, with occasional heavy snowfalls every few years.
Alabama’s coastal counties, part of the former Spanish West Florida territory, officially became part of the United States in 1819 with the Adams–Onís Treaty.
Alabama is 23rd in the amount of surface water in the United States.
The peak tornado season varies across Alabama, with a primary season in the spring and a secondary season in November and December.
Huntsville served as Alabama’s temporary capital from 1819 to 1820.
Alabama is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida to the south, and Mississippi to the west.
As early as 1702, the French called the tribe the Alibamon, and French maps identified the river as Rivière des Alibamons.
Yeah, Alabama does get snow sometimes, but it’s pretty rare and usually light. Most of the snow happens in the northern parts, like Huntsville or the Appalachian foothills, while southern cities like Mobile barely ever see it. Biggest snowfalls are usually in January or February.
Yeah, Alabama does get snow sometimes, but it’s pretty rare and usually light. Most of the snow happens in the northern parts, like Huntsville or the Appalachian foothills, while southern cities like Mobile barely ever see it. Biggest snowfalls are usually in January or February.
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