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Peachtree City, GA Tornado History — 125 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Peachtree City, GA had?

Peachtree City has had 125 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Peachtree City?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Peachtree City was an EF1 on May 27, 2025.

When is tornado season in Peachtree City?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Peachtree City, with 18 on record. April through June account for 35 of the 125 tornadoes on record near Peachtree City.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
125
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
7.2% of total
Peak Month
March
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Peachtree City

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 65 total, averaging 3.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 9
2024 6
2023 7
2022 0
2021 5
2020 6
2019 3
2018 2
2017 4
2016 0
2015 2
2014 3
2013 2
2012 1
2011 5
2010 0
2009 2
2008 5
2007 3

What storm spotters reported near Peachtree City

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Peachtree City and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 6, 2025 and the most recent on May 27, 2025. They are already counted in the Peachtree City totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° May 27, 2025
2 S Madras, Coweta County, GA
An EF1 touched down on the northside of the city of Newnan GA. Trees were snapped and uprooted along its 2.65mi path through a mostly industrial region. Some minor wall (FFC)
EF0° April 7, 2025
1 SSE Sunny Side, Spalding County, GA
NWS survey confirms EF0 tornado with max winds of 80 mph. EMA confirms Total 26 structures - 9 affected... 12 minor... 5 major damage in Spalding County (2 total tornad (FFC)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 11
1970s 14
1980s 14
1990s 4
2000s 23
2010s 22
2020s 33

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 47
EF1 45
EF2 21
EF3 8
EF4 1
Unrated 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 17
Feb 10
Mar 18
Apr 16
May 18
Jun 1
Jul 10
Aug 3
Sep 3
Oct 8
Nov 8
Dec 13

Casualties on Record Near Peachtree City

8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Peachtree City since 1950, across 6 events. 261 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Peachtree City.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which caused 2 fatalities along a 21.7-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Peachtree City

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on April 27, 2011 — 2 fatalities, 21.7 mi path, 880 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on March 31, 1973 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on January 12, 2023 — 2,200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on December 24, 1964 — 75.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 27, 2025.

What the record shows near Peachtree City

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Peachtree City, with 33 of the 125 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Peachtree City record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Peachtree City, 92 reached EF0 or EF1 and 30 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Peachtree City is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 3 near Peachtree City are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Peachtree City has averaged 3.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 65 in total. 2025 was the busiest of them with 9, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Peachtree City, GA had?
Since 1950, 125 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Peachtree City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Peachtree City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Peachtree City was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Peachtree City?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Peachtree City, with 18 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 Peachtree City been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Peachtree City, 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 Peachtree City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Peachtree City was an EF1 on May 27, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Peachtree City?
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