Monroe County, Georgia tornadoes

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19confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: May 3, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 3 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

Total191950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary5 of 19
StrongestEF3Apr 27, 2011
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 Monroe County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 5Feb: 1Mar: 0Apr: 3May: 4Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 4Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January is the peak month, with 5 of 19 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 1: 0: 13 AM: 1: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 212 PM: 0: 3: 13 PM: 1: 2: 26 PM: 0: 0: 19 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 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: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 02020: 1: 2: 0: 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. This year so far: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
11
EF1
5
EF2
1
EF3
2

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

EF3, April 27, 2011

2 deaths, 22 injuries Strongest

EF3, April 27, 2011

30.82 mile path Longest path

30.82 miles, EF3

April 27, 2011, whole path Widest

1,056 yards, EF3

April 27, 2011
Every tornado

All 19 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 3, 2025EF02.47 mi175 yd00
Jan 1, 2021EF13.34 mi200 yd00
Jan 1, 2021EF01.2 mi150 yd00
Apr 13, 2020EF35.3 mi300 yd01
Apr 3, 2017EF18.13 mi300 yd00
Jan 21, 2017EF08.84 mi250 yd00
Nov 23, 2014EF120.02 mi70 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF330.82 mi1,056 yd222
Jan 7, 2009EF02.88 mi100 yd00
Aug 26, 2008EF00.29 mi50 yd00
Nov 10, 2002F00.8 mi200 yd00
May 3, 1998F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 3, 1998F01.5 mi100 yd02
Nov 22, 1992F210 mi100 yd01
Nov 22, 1992F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 16, 1983F00.5 mi30 yd00
Feb 27, 1956F00.5 mi100 yd00
Aug 16, 1954F11 mi17 yd00
Jan 28, 1952F13.8 mi400 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 18, 20263 S Dames FerryNot yet rated
Jun 18, 20263 SSW BolingbrokeNot yet rated
Mar 11, 20262 SSE ForsythNot 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.