How many tornadoes has Brunswick, GA had?
Brunswick has had 48 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Brunswick?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brunswick was an EF2 on March 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Brunswick?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brunswick, with 9 on record. April through June account for 20 of the 48 tornadoes on record near Brunswick.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
48
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
4.2% of total
Peak Month
April
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Brunswick
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
19 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
3
2022
0
2021
1
2020
2
2019
0
2018
2
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
0
2009
2
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
6
1970s
2
1980s
3
1990s
6
2000s
15
2010s
5
2020s
7
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
23
EF1
19
EF2
4
EF3
1
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
5
Mar
4
Apr
9
May
6
Jun
5
Jul
4
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
2
Have any tornadoes near Brunswick been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Brunswick from any of the 48 tornadoes since 1950, though 37 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Brunswick
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on May 11, 2008 — $12.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on December 2, 2018 — 900 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on January 22, 2017 — 16.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on March 9, 2024.
What the record shows near Brunswick
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Brunswick, with 15 of the 48 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Brunswick record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Brunswick, 42 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Brunswick is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Brunswick has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 5, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Brunswick, GA had?
Since 1950, 48 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Brunswick. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Brunswick?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brunswick, with 9 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.
Has Brunswick been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Brunswick, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Brunswick?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brunswick was an EF2 on March 9, 2024.
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