Lee County, Georgia tornadoes

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16confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: April 6, 2022, 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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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

Total161950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary3 of 16
StrongestF2Oct 30, 1993
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries38whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

January is the peak month, with 3 of 16 tornadoes.

By time of day

20 12 AM: 1: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 19 AM: 1: 2: 112 PM: 0: 1: 13 PM: 2: 2: 16 PM: 0: 0: 19 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 10:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

10 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
9
EF2
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, October 30, 1993

3 deaths, 27 injuries Strongest

F2, October 30, 1993

5 mile path Longest path

70.2 miles, F1

January 20, 1963, whole path Widest

750 yards, F2

October 30, 1993
Every tornado

All 16 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 6, 2022EF13.36 mi100 yd00
Mar 18, 2021EF110.42 mi50 yd00
May 23, 2017EF110.63 mi100 yd00
Feb 24, 2016EF10.2 mi75 yd00
Jan 30, 2013EF01.51 mi25 yd00
Mar 26, 2011EF00.33 mi10 yd00
Apr 14, 2007EF12.47 mi100 yd00
Oct 30, 1993F25 mi750 yd327
Jan 25, 1990F00.5 mi33 yd00
May 1, 1989F10.8 mi23 yd00
May 3, 1984F12 mi50 yd00
Feb 8, 1973F00.1 mi20 yd00
Dec 25, 1969F24.7 mi200 yd07
Aug 4, 1966F20.2 mi100 yd00
Jan 20, 1963F170.2 mi500 yd14
Mar 13, 1952F11 mi150 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.