How many tornadoes has LaGrange, GA had?
LaGrange has had 84 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near LaGrange?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of LaGrange was an EF0 on March 15, 2025.
When is tornado season in LaGrange?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near LaGrange, with 17 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 84 tornadoes on record near LaGrange.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
84
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
8.3% of total
Peak Month
April
17 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near LaGrange
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
45 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
2
2023
8
2022
0
2021
3
2020
1
2019
2
2018
2
2017
2
2016
0
2015
1
2014
3
2013
2
2012
2
2011
8
2010
0
2009
3
2008
2
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
2
1970s
12
1980s
11
1990s
8
2000s
11
2010s
22
2020s
16
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
25
EF1
33
EF2
17
EF3
6
EF4
1
Unrated
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
13
Mar
16
Apr
17
May
11
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near LaGrange
11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of LaGrange since 1950, across 4 events. 113 injuries have been reported across all events. 2023 was the deadliest year on record near LaGrange.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on January 12, 2023, which caused 7 fatalities along a 82.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near LaGrange
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on January 12, 2023 — 7 fatalities, 82.3 mi path, 1,500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 5, 1989 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF4 on March 25, 2021 — 1,850 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on January 12, 2023 — 82.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 15, 2025.
What the record shows near LaGrange
The 2010s were the busiest decade near LaGrange, with 22 of the 84 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The LaGrange record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near LaGrange, 58 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near LaGrange is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 2 near LaGrange are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years LaGrange has averaged 2.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 45 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 8, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has LaGrange, GA had?
Since 1950, 84 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of LaGrange. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near LaGrange?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of LaGrange was an EF3 on January 12, 2023, which caused 7 fatalities.
When is tornado season in LaGrange?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near LaGrange, with 17 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 LaGrange been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of LaGrange, 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 LaGrange?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of LaGrange was an EF0 on March 15, 2025.
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