Norcross, GA Tornado History — 110 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Norcross, GA had?
Norcross has had 110 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Norcross?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Norcross was an EF1 on December 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Norcross?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Norcross, with 22 on record. April through June account for 48 of the 110 tornadoes on record near Norcross.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Norcross
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 38 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Norcross 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
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 Norcross. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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 Norcross
10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Norcross since 1950, across 7 events. 505 injuries have been reported across all events. 1975 was the deadliest year on record near Norcross.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities along a 14.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Norcross
What the record shows near Norcross
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Norcross, with 22 of the 110 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Norcross record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Norcross, 78 reached EF0 or EF1 and 32 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Norcross is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Norcross has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 38 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 5, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.