How many tornadoes has Albany, GA had?
Albany has had 96 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Albany?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Albany was an EF1 on March 16, 2025.
When is tornado season in Albany?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Albany, with 15 on record. April through June account for 29 of the 96 tornadoes on record near Albany.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
96
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.2% of total
Peak Month
March
15 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Albany
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
1
2022
4
2021
3
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
6
2016
2
2015
1
2014
0
2013
2
2012
0
2011
2
2010
0
2009
1
2008
0
2007
6
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
13
1970s
10
1980s
5
1990s
17
2000s
15
2010s
15
2020s
11
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
25
EF1
43
EF2
24
EF3
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
14
Feb
6
Mar
15
Apr
14
May
11
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
5
Sep
4
Oct
3
Nov
7
Dec
12
Casualties on Record Near Albany
34 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Albany since 1950, across 8 events. 632 injuries have been reported across all events. 2000 was the deadliest year on record near Albany.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 13, 2000, which caused 11 fatalities along a 9.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Albany
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 13, 2000 — 11 fatalities, 9.2 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on January 22, 2017 — $310.3M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on January 22, 2017 — 2,200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on January 12, 1975 — 168.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 16, 2025.
What the record shows near Albany
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Albany, with 17 of the 96 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Albany record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Albany, 68 reached EF0 or EF1 and 28 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Albany is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Albany has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 6, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Albany, GA had?
Since 1950, 96 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Albany. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Albany?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Albany was an F3 on February 13, 2000, which caused 11 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Albany?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Albany, with 15 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Albany?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Albany was an EF1 on March 16, 2025.
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