Bulloch County, Georgia tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: June 14, 2023, EF0. 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

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthSeptember4 of 17
StrongestF2May 3, 1984
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries47whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

September is the peak month, with 4 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 23 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 1: 2: 03 PM: 1: 0: 36 PM: 0: 0: 19 PM: 1: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 2: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
7
EF1
7
EF2
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

Strongest

F2, May 3, 1984

20 mile path Longest path

20 miles, F2

May 3, 1984, whole path Widest

440 yards, EF1

March 26, 2011
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 14, 2023EF00.19 mi250 yd00
Feb 9, 2017EF29.81 mi300 yd07
Mar 26, 2011EF13.1 mi440 yd00
Mar 26, 2011EF00.6 mi100 yd00
May 11, 2008EF12.25 mi300 yd00
Sep 27, 2004F00.5 mi40 yd00
Sep 26, 2004F00.5 mi35 yd00
Sep 6, 2004F05 mi60 yd00
Jul 1, 2003F13 mi100 yd00
Jul 1, 2003F27 mi100 yd00
Apr 15, 1999F01 mi40 yd00
Jan 5, 1997F00.5 mi23 yd04
May 3, 1984F220 mi200 yd030
Apr 27, 1975F10.5 mi30 yd00
Nov 30, 1974F13.3 mi100 yd00
May 12, 1974F10.5 mi50 yd06
Sep 4, 1956F10.3 mi33 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.