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Dublin, GA Tornado History — 76 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Dublin, GA had?

Dublin has had 76 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Dublin?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dublin was an EF1 on May 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Dublin?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dublin, with 28 on record. April through June account for 42 of the 76 tornadoes on record near Dublin.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
76
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.3% of total
Peak Month
April
28 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Dublin

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 51 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 0
2024 2
2023 1
2022 10
2021 1
2020 1
2019 4
2018 1
2017 12
2016 1
2015 1
2014 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 1
2010 1
2009 0
2008 6
2007 8

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Dublin since December 29, 2025

This 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 12, 2026
4 ESE Harlow, Laurens County, GA
an EF0 tornado with max winds of 80 mph touched down east of US hwy 441 south of Dublin GA. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed along its 2.6 mi path ending near (FFC)

Within 25 miles of Dublin. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 5
1970s 7
1980s 2
1990s 6
2000s 16
2010s 22
2020s 15

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 40
EF2 12
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 8
Feb 3
Mar 13
Apr 28
May 10
Jun 4
Jul 1
Aug 2
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 2
Dec 4

Casualties on Record Near Dublin

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Dublin since 1950, across 2 events. 36 injuries have been reported across all events. 2008 was the deadliest year on record near Dublin.

The deadliest single event was an EF2 on May 11, 2008, which caused 2 fatalities along a 13.8-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Dublin

Deadliest Tornado
EF2 on May 11, 2008 — 2 fatalities, 13.8 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on May 11, 2008 — $15.9M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on March 1, 2007 — 895 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on May 11, 2008 — 24.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Dublin

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Dublin, with 22 of the 76 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Dublin record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Dublin, 63 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Dublin is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Dublin has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 51 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 12, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Dublin, GA had?
Since 1950, 76 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Dublin. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Dublin?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Dublin was an EF2 on May 11, 2008, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Dublin?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dublin, with 28 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 Dublin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dublin was an EF1 on May 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Dublin?
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