How many tornadoes has Hinesville, GA had?
Hinesville has had 44 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Hinesville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hinesville was an EF0 on August 30, 2023.
When is tornado season in Hinesville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hinesville, with 15 on record. April through June account for 18 of the 44 tornadoes on record near Hinesville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
44
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
4.5% of total
Peak Month
April
15 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hinesville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
16 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
1
2021
0
2020
4
2019
2
2018
0
2017
1
2016
2
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
4
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
3
1970s
8
1980s
3
1990s
5
2000s
12
2010s
5
2020s
6
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
16
EF1
17
EF2
9
EF3
1
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
7
Apr
15
May
3
Jun
0
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
2
Casualties on Record Near Hinesville
9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Hinesville since 1950, across 4 events. 126 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Hinesville.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on April 9, 1998, which caused 4 fatalities along a 24.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hinesville
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on April 9, 1998 — 4 fatalities, 24.5 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF0 on February 3, 2016 — $5.1M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF4 on April 5, 2022 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 18, 1969 — 217.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 30, 2023.
What the record shows near Hinesville
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Hinesville, with 12 of the 44 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Hinesville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hinesville, 33 reached EF0 or EF1 and 11 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hinesville is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Hinesville has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 16 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Hinesville, GA had?
Since 1950, 44 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Hinesville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Hinesville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Hinesville was an F2 on April 9, 1998, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Hinesville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hinesville, with 15 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 Hinesville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Hinesville, 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 Hinesville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hinesville was an EF0 on August 30, 2023.
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