Fulton County, Georgia tornadoes

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40confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: January 9, 2024, 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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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

Total401950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay8 of 40
StrongestF3Mar 24, 1975
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries255whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 3Feb: 1Mar: 7Apr: 6May: 8Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 6Nov: 5Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 8 of 40 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 6: 1: 16 AM: 0: 1: 19 AM: 1: 2: 112 PM: 2: 2: 13 PM: 2: 1: 76 PM: 0: 5: 09 PM: 2: 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 21990: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 5: 1: 2: 2: 2: 12020: 1: 1: 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
13
EF1
16
EF2
8
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 24, 1975

3 deaths, 152 injuries Strongest

F3, March 24, 1975

14.8 mile path Longest path

26.8 miles, F1

March 17, 1963, whole path Widest

500 yards, F3

March 24, 1975
Every tornado

All 40 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jan 9, 2024EF01.56 mi75 yd00
May 3, 2021EF15.73 mi400 yd00
Apr 13, 2020EF02.75 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 2019EF00.57 mi150 yd00
Oct 10, 2018EF01.14 mi100 yd00
Mar 19, 2018EF20.53 mi315 yd00
May 4, 2017EF00.11 mi50 yd00
Apr 3, 2017EF14.07 mi150 yd00
Nov 30, 2016EF02.93 mi100 yd00
Nov 30, 2016EF11.9 mi100 yd00
Nov 18, 2015EF12.64 mi200 yd01
Oct 14, 2014EF17.51 mi100 yd00
Oct 14, 2014EF11.25 mi100 yd00
Oct 14, 2014EF01.07 mi75 yd00
Oct 14, 2014EF02.63 mi75 yd00
Oct 14, 2014EF02.99 mi75 yd00
Jun 13, 2013EF112.93 mi200 yd00
Mar 14, 2008EF26.25 mi200 yd130
Apr 8, 2006F118 mi200 yd00
Jan 2, 2006F27 mi440 yd00
Apr 8, 1998F23.5 mi200 yd04
Sep 16, 1996F10.1 mi75 yd00
May 28, 1990F00.2 mi50 yd00
Feb 10, 1990F12.5 mi73 yd00
Nov 15, 1989F27 mi300 yd014
Cities

Cities in Fulton County

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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.