Worth County, Georgia tornadoes

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38confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: April 6, 2022, EFU. 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

Total381950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMarch8 of 38
StrongestF3Mar 20, 2003
Deaths19whole paths, see note
Injuries353whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 5Feb: 1Mar: 8Apr: 7May: 5Jun: 2Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 6JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 8 of 38 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 2: 03 AM: 2: 1: 06 AM: 2: 0: 09 AM: 2: 4: 012 PM: 2: 1: 23 PM: 4: 1: 26 PM: 3: 0: 19 PM: 3: 3: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 10:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 5: 0: 12010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 02020: 2: 0: 1: 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
7
EF1
15
EF2
12
EF3
3
Unknown
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

F3, March 20, 2003

6 deaths, 200 injuries Strongest

F3, March 20, 2003

25 mile path Longest path

168.5 miles, F2

January 12, 1975, whole path Widest

2,200 yards, EF3

January 22, 2017
Every tornado

All 38 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 6, 2022EFU10.64 mi25 yd00
Apr 20, 2020EF28.72 mi500 yd00
Apr 13, 2020EF13.62 mi100 yd00
Dec 2, 2018EF11.48 mi350 yd00
Apr 3, 2017EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Jan 22, 2017EF370.4 mi2,200 yd588
Jan 2, 2017EF18.95 mi600 yd00
Jun 4, 2009EF00.17 mi50 yd00
Dec 15, 2007EF03.9 mi75 yd00
Apr 15, 2007EF16.65 mi200 yd00
Mar 1, 2007EF22.93 mi200 yd00
Mar 1, 2007EF24.55 mi150 yd02
Mar 1, 2007EF230.53 mi200 yd63
Dec 28, 2005F00.3 mi30 yd00
Dec 28, 2005F00.2 mi25 yd00
Dec 5, 2005F11.1 mi75 yd02
Mar 20, 2003F325 mi600 yd6200
Jun 4, 1999F00.5 mi50 yd00
Sep 29, 1998F11.7 mi90 yd00
Mar 6, 1996F210 mi200 yd00
Nov 24, 1992F111 mi73 yd09
Mar 3, 1991F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jan 30, 1991F10.1 mi60 yd00
May 21, 1990F13 mi300 yd00
Mar 5, 1984F17 mi50 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 13, 2026.