Macon, GA Tornado History — 94 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Macon, GA had?
Macon has had 94 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Macon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Macon was an EF1 on April 6, 2025.
When is tornado season in Macon?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Macon, with 34 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 94 tornadoes on record near Macon.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Macon
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 51 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Macon since December 29, 2025
These are 8 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
EF1 tornado with max winds of 90 mph. On the ground for 10.14 miles with a max width of 175 yards. Tornado crossed into Baldwin and Putnam counties. (FFC)
EF0 tornado with max winds of 85 mph. On the ground for 9.08 miles with a max width of 100 yards. Tornado crossed into and ended in Jones County. (FFC)
EF1 tornado with max winds of 95 MPH. On the ground for 13.37 miles with a max width of 150 yards. (FFC)
an EF0 tornado with max winds of 85mph touched down inside the city limits of Macon GA. numerous trees were uprooted and several homes sustained siding or minor roof da (FFC)
End point for EF1 tornado with max winds of 105mph. Damage consisted of mostly trees snapped and uprooted along its 3.25 mi track. (FFC)
Multiple trees and powerlines down near I-75 and Hwy 96. Damage also noted around Ponderosa Campgrounds. This lines up with TDS from KJGX. No injuries reported. (FFC)
EF1 tornado Max winds of 100mph. 200 yards wide and 3.4 miles long. Damage to numerous homes... trees... and powerlines were noted in the survey. See PNS for full detai (FFC)
An EF1 tornado with max winds of 95mph occurred near the city of Forsyth GA. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the 1.4 mi path on the southeast side of the (FFC)
Within 25 miles of Macon. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
What storm spotters reported near Macon
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Macon and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 6, 2025 and the most recent on April 6, 2025. It is already counted in the Macon totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
NWS Storm Survey confirmed EF-1 tornado with max winds of 90 mph. Over a 7 mile path and up to 450 yards wide. (FFC)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Macon
32 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Macon since 1950, across 8 events. 504 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Macon.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 30, 1953, which caused 18 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Macon
What the record shows near Macon
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Macon, with 22 of the 94 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Macon record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Macon, 70 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Macon is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Macon has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 51 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 10, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.