Pike County, Georgia tornadoes

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15confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: January 12, 2023, 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

Total151950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary7 of 15
StrongestEF3Apr 27, 2011
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries47whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

January is the peak month, with 7 of 15 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 23 PM: 4: 3: 06 PM: 1: 0: 09 PM: 0: 3: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 2: 0: 0: 5: 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
2
EF1
6
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

EF3, April 27, 2011

2 deaths, 22 injuries Strongest

EF3, April 27, 2011

30.82 mile path Longest path

45.3 miles, F1

December 23, 1956, whole path Widest

2,200 yards, EF3

January 12, 2023
Every tornado

All 15 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jan 12, 2023EF110.78 mi800 yd00
Jan 12, 2023EF17.59 mi300 yd00
Jan 12, 2023EF221.56 mi1,000 yd00
Jan 12, 2023EF331.16 mi2,200 yd018
Jan 12, 2023EF223.39 mi1,500 yd00
Oct 10, 2020EF02.13 mi200 yd00
Jan 13, 2020EF01.46 mi100 yd00
Mar 18, 2013EF213.34 mi300 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF330.82 mi1,056 yd222
Jan 2, 2006F33 mi440 yd03
Apr 3, 2000F17.5 mi50 yd00
Feb 21, 1993F28 mi100 yd12
May 17, 1980F16.5 mi50 yd00
Feb 26, 1971F11 mi100 yd01
Dec 23, 1956F145.3 mi100 yd01
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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.