Bibb County, Georgia tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: April 6, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril10 of 24
StrongestF3Mar 13, 1954
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries91whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 1Feb: 1Mar: 7Apr: 10May: 2Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 10 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 212 PM: 1: 2: 23 PM: 1: 5: 36 PM: 0: 0: 19 PM: 1: 1: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 12020: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
11
EF2
4
EF3
3

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, March 13, 1954

5 deaths, 75 injuries Strongest

F3, March 13, 1954

49.5 mile path Longest path

49.5 miles, F3

March 13, 1954, whole path Widest

500 yards, F1

April 13, 1979
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 6, 2025EF19.19 mi450 yd00
Mar 31, 2025EF06.89 mi100 yd00
Apr 5, 2022EF12.02 mi100 yd00
Apr 13, 2020EF13.68 mi300 yd00
Mar 3, 2019EF01.07 mi150 yd00
Nov 7, 2018EF07.59 mi200 yd00
Aug 4, 2017EF11.86 mi200 yd00
Apr 16, 2011EF13.46 mi500 yd00
Apr 4, 2011EF11.11 mi50 yd00
May 11, 2008EF218.42 mi100 yd00
Mar 1, 2007EF02.55 mi100 yd00
Mar 1, 2007EF39.72 mi448 yd09
Nov 10, 2002F00.8 mi200 yd00
Apr 23, 1983F12 mi30 yd00
Apr 13, 1979F11 mi300 yd00
Apr 13, 1979F14 mi500 yd01
Apr 7, 1972F12.7 mi200 yd00
Mar 11, 1962F00.5 mi300 yd00
Feb 24, 1961F23.8 mi30 yd00
Jan 31, 1958F20.3 mi33 yd00
May 21, 1955F120.4 mi400 yd02
Mar 13, 1954F349.5 mi300 yd575
Apr 30, 1953F25.6 mi200 yd00
Mar 3, 1952F34.3 mi400 yd04
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 15, 20262 ENE Payne CityNot yet rated
Mar 11, 20263 SW WesleyanNot 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 12, 2026.