Haralson County, Georgia tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: March 19, 2018, EF1. 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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The record

At a glance

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch7 of 24
StrongestF3Apr 28, 1964
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries48whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 7 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 6: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 2: 13 PM: 1: 2: 36 PM: 1: 2: 19 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 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
4
EF1
13
EF2
4
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

F2, April 3, 1974

1 deaths, 20 injuries Strongest

F3, April 28, 1964

15.7 mile path Longest path

65.9 miles, F2

April 3, 1974, whole path Widest

2,175 yards, EF3

March 19, 2018
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 19, 2018EF11.39 mi500 yd02
Mar 19, 2018EF335.22 mi2,175 yd04
Feb 7, 2018EF01.25 mi250 yd00
Apr 11, 2013EF05.7 mi150 yd00
Mar 2, 2012EF329.02 mi200 yd01
Dec 10, 2008EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Aug 29, 2005F01 mi75 yd00
May 7, 1999F210 mi150 yd03
Apr 8, 1998F13.5 mi200 yd00
Mar 27, 1994F12 mi220 yd00
Apr 4, 1989F113 mi150 yd00
Mar 5, 1989F13.7 mi100 yd00
May 3, 1984F12 mi60 yd00
Apr 4, 1979F10.1 mi50 yd00
Nov 20, 1974F12 mi100 yd06
Apr 3, 1974F265.9 mi150 yd120
Mar 16, 1973F11 mi100 yd00
Jun 27, 1972F10.5 mi50 yd00
Mar 12, 1968F26.2 mi100 yd00
Nov 30, 1967F12.2 mi37 yd00
Nov 22, 1967F213.9 mi33 yd02
Apr 28, 1964F315.7 mi33 yd010
Dec 12, 1961F10.5 mi33 yd00
Dec 12, 1961F12.7 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 13, 2026.