How many tornadoes has Lithia Springs, GA had?
Lithia Springs has had 120 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lithia Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lithia Springs was an EF1 on March 15, 2025.
When is tornado season in Lithia Springs?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lithia Springs, with 20 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 120 tornadoes on record near Lithia Springs.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
120
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
8.3% of total
Peak Month
March
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lithia Springs
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
44 total, averaging 2.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
4
2023
2
2022
0
2021
5
2020
2
2019
2
2018
2
2017
3
2016
2
2015
2
2014
4
2013
2
2012
2
2011
2
2010
0
2009
1
2008
8
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
9
1960s
8
1970s
19
1980s
18
1990s
17
2000s
14
2010s
21
2020s
14
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
33
EF1
52
EF2
25
EF3
8
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
6
Feb
12
Mar
20
Apr
20
May
17
Jun
7
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
4
Oct
6
Nov
10
Dec
13
Casualties on Record Near Lithia Springs
11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lithia Springs since 1950, across 8 events. 455 injuries have been reported across all events. 2008 was the deadliest year on record near Lithia Springs.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities along a 14.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lithia Springs
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 March 15, 2025.
What the record shows near Lithia Springs
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Lithia Springs, with 21 of the 120 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Lithia Springs record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lithia Springs, 85 reached EF0 or EF1 and 35 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lithia Springs is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lithia Springs has averaged 2.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 44 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 8, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lithia Springs, GA had?
Since 1950, 120 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lithia Springs. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lithia Springs?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lithia Springs was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Lithia Springs?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lithia Springs, with 20 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 Lithia Springs been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Lithia Springs, 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 Lithia Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lithia Springs was an EF1 on March 15, 2025.
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