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Mableton, GA Tornado History — 124 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Mableton, GA had?

Mableton has had 124 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Mableton?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mableton was an EF1 on March 15, 2025.

When is tornado season in Mableton?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mableton, with 20 on record. April through June account for 43 of the 124 tornadoes on record near Mableton.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
124
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
6.5% of total
Peak Month
March
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Mableton

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 45 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.

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

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Mableton 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 Mableton. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 9
1960s 8
1970s 21
1980s 18
1990s 18
2000s 12
2010s 23
2020s 15

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 36
EF1 56
EF2 24
EF3 7
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 6
Feb 12
Mar 20
Apr 19
May 17
Jun 7
Jul 2
Aug 3
Sep 4
Oct 10
Nov 11
Dec 13

Casualties on Record Near Mableton

10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Mableton since 1950, across 7 events. 548 injuries have been reported across all events. 1975 was the deadliest year on record near Mableton.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Mableton

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
EF1 on May 20, 2008 — 1,760 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 Mableton

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Mableton, with 23 of the 124 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Mableton record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Mableton, 92 reached EF0 or EF1 and 32 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mableton is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Mableton has averaged 2.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 45 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 6, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Mableton, GA had?
Since 1950, 124 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mableton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Mableton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Mableton was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Mableton?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mableton, 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 Mableton been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Mableton, 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 Mableton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mableton was an EF1 on March 15, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Mableton?
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