Washington County, Georgia tornadoes

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23 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1958). Most recent: January 4, 2023, 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

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril8 of 23
StrongestF2Mar 14, 1975
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries8whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 4Feb: 0Mar: 5Apr: 8May: 5Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 8 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 0: 43 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 5: 1: 13 PM: 5: 1: 06 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 6: 0: 32020: 4: 0: 0: 1: 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
6
EF1
15
EF2
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.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, March 14, 1975

6 mile path Longest path

33.63 miles, EF0

May 11, 2008, whole path Widest

440 yards, EF0

May 11, 2008

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jan 4, 2023EF13.8 mi400 yd01
Apr 13, 2020EF114.22 mi220 yd00
Apr 13, 2020EF01.01 mi100 yd00
Apr 13, 2020EF03.08 mi100 yd00
Apr 13, 2020EF01.66 mi50 yd00
Mar 3, 2019EF10.18 mi85 yd00
Mar 3, 2019EF11.41 mi290 yd00
Mar 3, 2019EF10.55 mi200 yd00
Apr 3, 2017EF17.52 mi300 yd00
Apr 3, 2017EF00.39 mi150 yd00
Apr 3, 2017EF15.72 mi250 yd00
Jan 21, 2017EF18.38 mi300 yd00
Jan 21, 2017EF11.3 mi300 yd00
Jan 21, 2017EF12.59 mi300 yd00
May 20, 2008EF14.83 mi125 yd00
May 20, 2008EF01 mi50 yd00
May 11, 2008EF033.63 mi440 yd00
Oct 1, 1989F24 mi100 yd00
May 23, 1980F11 mi27 yd00
May 30, 1976F12 mi50 yd00
Mar 14, 1975F26 mi100 yd07
Mar 11, 1962F11 mi33 yd00
Apr 15, 1958F10.8 mi200 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.