Dougherty County, Georgia tornadoes

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19confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: January 22, 2017, EF3. 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

Total191950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary3 of 19
StrongestEF3Jan 22, 2017
Deaths11whole paths, see note
Injuries131whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

January is the peak month, with 3 of 19 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 2: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 2: 0: 33 PM: 3: 1: 06 PM: 1: 0: 19 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
7
EF2
5
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

EF2, March 1, 2007

6 deaths, 3 injuries Strongest

EF3, January 22, 2017

70.4 mile path Longest path

70.4 miles, EF3

January 22, 2017, whole path Widest

2,200 yards, EF3

January 22, 2017
Every tornado

All 19 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jan 22, 2017EF370.4 mi2,200 yd588
Jan 2, 2017EF18.95 mi600 yd00
Mar 1, 2007EF230.53 mi200 yd63
Sep 16, 2004F02 mi75 yd00
Dec 16, 2000F26 mi70 yd00
Oct 26, 1997F01 mi100 yd00
Nov 7, 1995F25 mi150 yd036
Jun 16, 1994F00.3 mi20 yd00
Nov 12, 1992F10.2 mi50 yd00
Aug 19, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 1, 1989F11 mi150 yd01
Apr 26, 1973F10.1 mi50 yd00
Feb 13, 1966F10.5 mi500 yd01
Aug 9, 1965F20.3 mi33 yd00
Apr 3, 1961F234.4 mi33 yd01
Aug 22, 1955F01 mi100 yd00
Jul 24, 1954F00.3 mi33 yd00
Jan 28, 1952F12 mi100 yd01
Nov 16, 1951F10.5 mi100 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.