Dooly County, Georgia tornadoes

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20confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: April 5, 2022, EF2. 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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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

Total201950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch6 of 20
StrongestF3Mar 31, 1961
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries57whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 6 of 20 tornadoes.

By time of day

20 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 2: 29 AM: 0: 0: 212 PM: 0: 2: 13 PM: 2: 1: 06 PM: 2: 1: 09 PM: 2: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 AM. 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: 11960: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11970: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 32010: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
5
EF1
6
EF2
6
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 31, 1961

1 deaths, 14 injuries Strongest

F3, March 31, 1961

1 mile path Longest path

25.09 miles, EF1

April 10, 2009, whole path Widest

700 yards, F3

April 15, 1999
Every tornado

All 20 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 5, 2022EF25.8 mi300 yd00
Apr 5, 2017EF18.77 mi200 yd00
Jan 21, 2012EF010.45 mi30 yd00
Mar 12, 2010EF01.53 mi100 yd00
Apr 10, 2009EF05.55 mi100 yd00
Apr 10, 2009EF125.09 mi250 yd00
Mar 28, 2009EF00.28 mi50 yd00
Dec 31, 2006F20.46 mi50 yd01
Apr 15, 1999F314.5 mi700 yd028
Oct 1, 1989F24 mi100 yd00
Mar 13, 1975F28.6 mi200 yd05
May 8, 1971F12 mi77 yd00
Apr 23, 1971F313.5 mi150 yd08
Feb 13, 1969F10.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 6, 1967F11 mi33 yd00
Mar 31, 1961F31 mi100 yd114
Feb 24, 1961F24.9 mi200 yd00
May 7, 1960F21 mi33 yd00
Jul 10, 1959F10.7 mi50 yd01
Mar 8, 1956F00.5 mi20 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 11, 20263 E PinehurstNot 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.