How many tornadoes has Marietta, GA had?
Marietta has had 119 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Marietta?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marietta was an EF0 on May 20, 2025.
When is tornado season in Marietta?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marietta, with 26 on record. April through June account for 49 of the 119 tornadoes on record near Marietta.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
119
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
8.4% of total
Peak Month
April
26 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Marietta
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
41 total, averaging 2.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
3
2023
2
2022
0
2021
4
2020
4
2019
1
2018
2
2017
2
2016
3
2015
1
2014
5
2013
2
2012
2
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
8
1960s
8
1970s
17
1980s
19
1990s
19
2000s
13
2010s
20
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
31
EF1
55
EF2
23
EF3
8
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
9
Mar
19
Apr
26
May
17
Jun
6
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
5
Oct
8
Nov
8
Dec
12
Casualties on Record Near Marietta
14 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Marietta since 1950, across 9 events. 454 injuries have been reported across all events. 2008 was the deadliest year on record near Marietta.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on March 27, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities along a 49.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Marietta
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on March 27, 1994 — 3 fatalities, 49.0 mi path, 1,760 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
F2 on April 3, 1974 — 65.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 20, 2025.
What the record shows near Marietta
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Marietta, with 20 of the 119 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Marietta record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Marietta, 86 reached EF0 or EF1 and 33 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Marietta is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Marietta has averaged 2.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 41 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 5, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Marietta, GA had?
Since 1950, 119 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Marietta. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Marietta?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Marietta was an F4 on March 27, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Marietta?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marietta, with 26 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 Marietta been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Marietta, 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 Marietta?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marietta was an EF0 on May 20, 2025.
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