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Douglasville, GA Tornado History — 116 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Douglasville, GA had?

Douglasville has had 116 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Douglasville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Douglasville was an EF1 on May 27, 2025.

When is tornado season in Douglasville?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Douglasville, with 23 on record. April through June account for 38 of the 116 tornadoes on record near Douglasville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
116
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
9.5% of total
Peak Month
March
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Douglasville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 42 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Douglasville

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Douglasville and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 27, 2025 and the most recent on May 27, 2025. It is already counted in the Douglasville totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° May 27, 2025
2 S Madras, Coweta County, GA
An EF1 touched down on the northside of the city of Newnan GA. Trees were snapped and uprooted along its 2.65mi path through a mostly industrial region. Some minor wall (FFC)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 11
1970s 18
1980s 18
1990s 14
2000s 10
2010s 20
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 31
EF1 47
EF2 26
EF3 9
EF4 2
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 7
Feb 12
Mar 23
Apr 19
May 16
Jun 3
Jul 0
Aug 3
Sep 2
Oct 6
Nov 11
Dec 14

Casualties on Record Near Douglasville

8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Douglasville since 1950, across 6 events. 468 injuries have been reported across all events. 1975 was the deadliest year on record near Douglasville.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Douglasville

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
EF4 on March 25, 2021 — 1,850 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on December 24, 1964 — 75.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 27, 2025.

What the record shows near Douglasville

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Douglasville, with 20 of the 116 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Douglasville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Douglasville, 78 reached EF0 or EF1 and 37 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Douglasville is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Douglasville is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Douglasville has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 42 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 5, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Douglasville, GA had?
Since 1950, 116 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Douglasville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Douglasville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Douglasville was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Douglasville?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Douglasville, with 23 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 Douglasville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Douglasville, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Douglasville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Douglasville was an EF1 on May 27, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Douglasville?
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