Calhoun County, Georgia tornadoes

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14confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: January 9, 2024, EF2. 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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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

Total141950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary5 of 14
StrongestF2Apr 30, 1971
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries17whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 5Feb: 1Mar: 1Apr: 3May: 0Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January is the peak month, with 5 of 14 tornadoes.

By time of day

20 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 1: 0: 29 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 0: 1: 03 PM: 2: 1: 16 PM: 0: 1: 19 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 8:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 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: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 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
4
EF1
6
EF2
4

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

F1, January 13, 2005

2 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

F2, April 30, 1971

21.8 mile path Longest path

25.7 miles, F1

November 8, 1957, whole path Widest

800 yards, EF2

January 9, 2024
Every tornado

All 14 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jan 9, 2024EF221.73 mi800 yd00
Jan 22, 2017EF212.03 mi400 yd01
Jan 2, 2017EF00.66 mi400 yd00
Apr 7, 2016EF215.8 mi250 yd05
Nov 2, 2015EF02.5 mi50 yd00
Apr 14, 2007EF00.83 mi50 yd00
Jan 13, 2005F13 mi100 yd25
Sep 15, 2004F00.2 mi50 yd00
Feb 19, 1974F11 mi150 yd01
Jan 20, 1974F10.1 mi60 yd01
Dec 26, 1973F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 30, 1971F221.8 mi100 yd02
Mar 7, 1958F12 mi200 yd02
Nov 8, 1957F125.7 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 12, 2026.