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Belvedere Park, GA Tornado History — 119 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Belvedere Park, GA had?

Belvedere Park has had 119 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Belvedere Park?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Belvedere Park was an EF0 on May 3, 2025.

When is tornado season in Belvedere Park?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Belvedere Park, with 18 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
119
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
5.0% of total
Peak Month
March
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Belvedere Park

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 45 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 3
2024 4
2023 2
2022 0
2021 3
2020 5
2019 3
2018 2
2017 3
2016 3
2015 2
2014 5
2013 2
2012 1
2011 1
2010 0
2009 0
2008 6
2007 0

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Belvedere Park since December 29, 2025

These is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary EF0° March 16, 2026
1 SSW Snapfinger, DeKalb County, GA

Within 25 miles of Belvedere Park. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 10
1970s 16
1980s 16
1990s 14
2000s 18
2010s 22
2020s 17

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 38
EF1 49
EF2 26
EF3 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 6
Feb 10
Mar 18
Apr 16
May 17
Jun 6
Jul 8
Aug 3
Sep 2
Oct 14
Nov 8
Dec 11

Casualties on Record Near Belvedere Park

10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Belvedere Park since 1950, across 7 events. 460 injuries have been reported across all events. 1975 was the deadliest year on record.

The deadliest single event was a F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities along a 14.8-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Belvedere Park

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 24, 1975 — 3 fatalities, 14.8 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 24, 1975 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 20, 2008 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on December 24, 1964 — 75.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 3, 2025.

About Tornadoes in Belvedere Park

This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.

Belvedere Park, Georgia, sits within a region that has experienced significant tornado activity over the past seven decades. According to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records, 103 tornadoes have been documented within 25 miles of the community since 1950. The frequency of these events has varied considerably by decade, with the 2010s recording the highest count at 21 tornadoes, followed by 16 events in the 2020s through early 2025. The 1950s saw the fewest tornadoes with just 5 recorded events.

The majority of tornadoes in this area have been relatively weak on the Enhanced Fujita scale. EF1 tornadoes account for 41 of the recorded events, while EF0 tornadoes represent 37 occurrences. Stronger tornadoes are less common but have occurred: 21 tornadoes reached EF2 intensity, and 4 achieved EF3 strength. March stands out as the peak month for tornado activity, with 16 events recorded during that month over the historical period, reflecting the typical spring severe weather season when atmospheric conditions favor tornadic development across the southeastern United States.

The most significant tornado event on record occurred on March 24, 1975, when an F3 tornado carved a 14.8-mile path with a maximum width of 500 yards. This storm resulted in 3 fatalities and caused $275 million in property damage, making it both the deadliest and costliest tornado in the area's history. Another notable F3 tornado struck on March 29, 1991, becoming the widest tornado on record at 1,320 yards across, though it fortunately caused no fatalities while generating $27.5 million in damage along its 5-mile path.

The longest-tracked tornado near Belvedere Park was an F2 that traveled 72.4 miles on March 31, 1973, tragically claiming 2 lives and causing $275 million in damage. Most recently, an EF0 tornado touched down on May 4, 2025, traveling 1.9 miles with minimal damage of approximately $4,000 and no injuries reported.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Belvedere Park, GA had?
Since 1950, 119 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Belvedere Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Belvedere Park?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Belvedere Park was a F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Belvedere Park?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Belvedere Park, with 18 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 Belvedere Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Belvedere Park was an EF0 on May 3, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Belvedere Park?
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