Walker County, Georgia tornadoes

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14confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: April 12, 2020, EF2. 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

Total141950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthMay4 of 14
StrongestEF4Apr 27, 2011
Deaths15whole paths, see note
Injuries58whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

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

By time of day

30 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 29 AM: 0: 0: 212 PM: 2: 0: 03 PM: 1: 0: 26 PM: 3: 0: 09 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 4: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 1: 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
4
EF1
7
EF2
2
EF4
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

EF4, April 27, 2011

14 deaths, 50 injuries Strongest

EF4, April 27, 2011

46.98 mile path Longest path

46.98 miles, EF4

April 27, 2011, whole path Widest

1,260 yards, EF4

April 27, 2011
Every tornado

All 14 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 12, 2020EF214.73 mi800 yd00
Jun 22, 2018EF01.3 mi150 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF446.98 mi1,260 yd1450
Apr 16, 1998F10.5 mi50 yd02
May 2, 1997F110 mi100 yd13
Aug 27, 1994F01.5 mi50 yd01
Mar 27, 1994F11 mi40 yd00
Mar 27, 1994F01.5 mi50 yd01
Mar 27, 1994F00.7 mi23 yd00
Nov 22, 1992F12 mi150 yd00
May 19, 1983F12 mi50 yd01
May 27, 1973F10.1 mi50 yd00
May 12, 1967F10.5 mi33 yd00
Feb 18, 1956F222.9 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.