Baldwin County, Georgia tornadoes

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8confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: March 26, 2023, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total81950 to 2025
Per year0.1average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary1 of 8
StrongestF3Dec 25, 1964
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries16whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

10 Jan: 1Feb: 1Mar: 1Apr: 1May: 1Jun: 0Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January is the peak month, with 1 of 8 tornadoes.

By time of day

20 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 0: 13 PM: 1: 1: 06 PM: 0: 0: 09 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

10 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 1: 1: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
3
EF1
3
EF2
1
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

7.83 miles, EF0

May 3, 2010, whole path Widest

600 yards, F2

February 24, 1961
Every tornado

All 8 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 26, 2023EF17 mi250 yd00
Apr 5, 2022EF01.69 mi150 yd00
Aug 17, 2021EF01.86 mi150 yd00
Jan 21, 2017EF10.53 mi70 yd00
May 3, 2010EF07.83 mi75 yd00
Jul 23, 1967F10.3 mi33 yd00
Dec 25, 1964F30.1 mi600 yd216
Feb 24, 1961F20.5 mi600 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 11, 20261 W MilledgevilleNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.