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East Point, GA Tornado History — 127 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has East Point, GA had?

East Point has had 127 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near East Point?

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

When is tornado season in East Point?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Point, with 21 on record. April through June account for 37 of the 127 tornadoes on record near East Point.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
127
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
7.9% of total
Peak Month
March
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near East Point

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 48 total, averaging 2.4 per year over this window.

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

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

Preliminary tornado reports near East Point 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 16, 2026
1 SSW Snapfinger, DeKalb County, GA
EF0 tornado with max winds of 75 MPH. On the ground for 2.7 miles at 135 yards max width. Numerous trees snapped or uprooted including 3 onto homes narrowly missing res (FFC)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 11
1970s 16
1980s 20
1990s 15
2000s 15
2010s 22
2020s 21

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 39
EF1 53
EF2 25
EF3 8
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 8
Feb 10
Mar 21
Apr 17
May 15
Jun 5
Jul 9
Aug 3
Sep 3
Oct 11
Nov 11
Dec 14

Casualties on Record Near East Point

11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of East Point since 1950, across 7 events. 534 injuries have been reported across all events. 1975 was the deadliest year on record near East Point.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near East Point

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 East Point

The 2010s were the busiest decade near East Point, with 22 of the 127 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 21 so far. The East Point record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near East Point, 92 reached EF0 or EF1 and 35 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near East Point is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years East Point has averaged 2.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 48 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 6, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has East Point, GA had?
Since 1950, 127 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of East Point. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near East Point?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of East Point was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in East Point?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Point, with 21 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 East Point been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of East Point, 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 East Point?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Point was an EF1 on May 27, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for East Point?
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