Grady County, Georgia tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1958). Most recent: April 7, 2025, EF1. 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

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthFebruary6 of 23
StrongestF3Feb 13, 2000
Deaths7whole paths, see note
Injuries67whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 1Feb: 6Mar: 4Apr: 6May: 0Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 3Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

February is the peak month, with 6 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 2: 03 AM: 0: 0: 26 AM: 2: 2: 09 AM: 3: 2: 012 PM: 1: 0: 13 PM: 2: 1: 16 PM: 1: 0: 09 PM: 1: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 9:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11970: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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
2
EF1
14
EF2
6
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

F3, February 13, 2000

7 deaths, 15 injuries Strongest

F3, February 13, 2000

15 mile path Longest path

217.8 miles, F2

April 18, 1969, whole path Widest

800 yards, EF2

March 3, 2019
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 7, 2025EF18.6 mi150 yd00
Apr 7, 2025EF14.56 mi200 yd00
Mar 3, 2019EF22.68 mi800 yd02
Mar 31, 2016EF00.29 mi50 yd00
Feb 24, 2016EF112.81 mi400 yd00
Nov 1, 2015EF00.08 mi50 yd00
Feb 18, 2009EF25.94 mi250 yd00
Feb 18, 2008EF13.94 mi75 yd01
Sep 15, 2004F115 mi100 yd00
Feb 16, 2003F12.4 mi150 yd00
Mar 15, 2001F26 mi200 yd013
Feb 13, 2000F315 mi300 yd715
Nov 11, 1995F12 mi100 yd00
Nov 11, 1995F11 mi100 yd00
Mar 30, 1989F10.3 mi30 yd00
Apr 30, 1976F10.3 mi60 yd00
Apr 29, 1971F210 mi300 yd02
Jan 15, 1971F10.5 mi50 yd00
Dec 29, 1970F25.1 mi400 yd04
Apr 18, 1969F2217.8 mi233 yd030
Feb 28, 1966F12 mi300 yd00
Apr 12, 1961F10.3 mi150 yd00
Aug 17, 1958F10.1 mi17 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 11, 20261 SSW RenoNot 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.