Mitchell County, Georgia tornadoes

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29confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: March 16, 2025, 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

Total291950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMarch8 of 29
StrongestF3Feb 13, 2000
Deaths32whole paths, see note
Injuries474whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 4Feb: 3Mar: 8Apr: 7May: 2Jun: 2Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 8 of 29 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 4: 06 AM: 2: 2: 09 AM: 0: 3: 012 PM: 0: 1: 43 PM: 2: 2: 16 PM: 2: 1: 09 PM: 1: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11970: 0: 1: 3: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
14
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, February 13, 2000

11 deaths, 175 injuries Strongest

F3, February 13, 2000

9.2 mile path Longest path

217.8 miles, F2

April 18, 1969, whole path Widest

1,200 yards, EF1

March 16, 2025
Every tornado

All 29 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 16, 2025EF15.31 mi1,200 yd00
Apr 5, 2022EF18.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 23, 2020EF12.4 mi176 yd00
Apr 20, 2020EF28.72 mi500 yd00
Jan 2, 2017EF13.97 mi200 yd00
Mar 1, 2007EF230.53 mi200 yd63
Dec 28, 2005F00.2 mi25 yd00
Mar 22, 2005F13.8 mi100 yd00
Mar 20, 2003F325 mi600 yd6200
Feb 16, 2003F12.4 mi150 yd00
Oct 29, 2002F00.1 mi50 yd00
Feb 13, 2000F315 mi300 yd715
Feb 13, 2000F39.2 mi300 yd11175
Sep 29, 1998F13 mi60 yd01
Jun 8, 1989F11 mi50 yd00
Mar 5, 1984F17 mi50 yd00
Mar 16, 1976F11 mi50 yd00
Jan 12, 1975F2168.5 mi100 yd133
Apr 8, 1974F192.6 mi250 yd17
May 8, 1972F00.5 mi50 yd00
Mar 2, 1972F11 mi50 yd00
Jan 13, 1972F21 mi150 yd02
Apr 30, 1971F11 mi50 yd00
Apr 18, 1969F2217.8 mi233 yd030
Jun 17, 1968F01 mi37 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.