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Kingsland, GA Tornado History — 74 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Kingsland, GA had?

Kingsland has had 74 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Kingsland?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kingsland was an EF0 on March 16, 2025.

When is tornado season in Kingsland?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kingsland, with 9 on record. April through June account for 20 of the 74 tornadoes on record near Kingsland.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
74
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.4% of total
Peak Month
March
9 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Kingsland

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 4
1970s 12
1980s 7
1990s 13
2000s 17
2010s 11
2020s 10

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 49
EF1 20
EF2 4
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 6
Feb 8
Mar 9
Apr 8
May 4
Jun 8
Jul 7
Aug 5
Sep 9
Oct 5
Nov 1
Dec 4

Have any tornadoes near Kingsland been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Kingsland from any of the 74 tornadoes since 1950, though 30 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Kingsland

Costliest Tornado
F2 on October 2, 1994 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on December 2, 2018 — 900 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on June 6, 2013 — 18.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 16, 2025.

What the record shows near Kingsland

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Kingsland, with 17 of the 74 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Kingsland record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Kingsland, 69 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Kingsland is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Kingsland has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 4, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Kingsland, GA had?
Since 1950, 74 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Kingsland. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Kingsland?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kingsland, 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Kingsland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kingsland was an EF0 on March 16, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Kingsland?
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