Appling County, Georgia tornadoes

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19confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: December 30, 2021, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total191950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril6 of 19
StrongestF3Dec 25, 1964
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries25whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Appling County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 2Feb: 1Mar: 3Apr: 6May: 0Jun: 0Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 6 of 19 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 2: 012 PM: 2: 0: 23 PM: 3: 3: 16 PM: 0: 1: 09 PM: 0: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
7
EF1
8
EF2
3
EF3
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, December 25, 1964

2 deaths, 16 injuries Strongest

F3, December 25, 1964

0.1 mile path Longest path

11.71 miles, EF1

December 30, 2021, whole path Widest

1,900 yards, EF1

January 22, 2017
Every tornado

All 19 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 30, 2021EF111.71 mi300 yd00
Jan 22, 2017EF111.12 mi1,900 yd00
Dec 2, 2009EF25.13 mi440 yd02
Apr 13, 2009EF05.54 mi100 yd00
Feb 22, 2003F00.1 min/a01
Dec 24, 2002F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 5, 2002F00.8 mi80 yd02
Mar 8, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 27, 1997F01.5 mi30 yd00
Jul 29, 1987F10.2 mi50 yd00
Mar 13, 1986F10.3 mi100 yd04
Apr 23, 1984F10.5 mi30 yd00
Mar 16, 1972F13.6 mi100 yd00
Apr 27, 1968F00.2 mi30 yd00
Dec 25, 1964F30.1 mi600 yd216
Jan 6, 1962F25.4 mi300 yd00
Apr 3, 1961F20.5 mi33 yd00
Apr 2, 1955F15.7 mi100 yd00
Aug 17, 1954F10.5 mi17 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.