Miller County, Georgia tornadoes

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14 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: December 17, 2019, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total141950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthMarch4 of 14
StrongestF3Mar 22, 2005
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries26whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

40 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 1May: 0Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 2Oct: 2Nov: 1Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 4 of 14 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 2: 0: 03 PM: 2: 2: 06 PM: 2: 0: 39 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 8:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 22020: 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
5
EF1
6
EF2
2
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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, March 22, 2005

1 deaths, 18 injuries Strongest

F3, March 22, 2005

18 mile path Longest path

18 miles, F3

March 22, 2005, whole path Widest

1,250 yards, F3

March 22, 2005

All 14 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 17, 2019EF16.56 mi200 yd00
Mar 3, 2019EF14.14 mi150 yd01
Jan 2, 2017EF19.91 mi1,000 yd00
Nov 2, 2015EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 3, 2012EF00.3 mi25 yd00
Aug 25, 2008EF00.95 mi75 yd00
Mar 22, 2005F318 mi1,250 yd118
Sep 15, 2004F04 mi100 yd00
Mar 12, 2001F12 mi50 yd02
Sep 29, 1998F12 mi80 yd02
Oct 26, 1997F11.5 mi150 yd00
Apr 5, 1982F28 mi100 yd01
Oct 28, 1955F00.1 mi100 yd12
Dec 5, 1954F22.7 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.