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Pooler, GA Tornado History — 70 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Pooler, GA had?

Pooler has had 70 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Pooler?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pooler was an EF0 on July 10, 2025.

When is tornado season in Pooler?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pooler, with 16 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 70 tornadoes on record near Pooler.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
70
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
2.9% of total
Peak Month
April
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Pooler

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 25 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Pooler

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Pooler and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 10, 2025 and the most recent on July 10, 2025. It is already counted in the Pooler totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° July 10, 2025
5 E Port Wentworth, Jasper County, SC
NWS storm survey team determined that an EF0 tornado occurred within the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge between 5:14 PM until 5:16 PM. The tornado had an estimated p (CHS)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 9
1970s 11
1980s 6
1990s 6
2000s 12
2010s 13
2020s 9

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 21
EF1 35
EF2 11
EF3 1
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 3
Mar 2
Apr 16
May 13
Jun 5
Jul 10
Aug 3
Sep 13
Oct 1
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Pooler

8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Pooler since 1950, across 4 events. 134 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Pooler.

The deadliest single event was an F2 on April 9, 1998, which caused 4 fatalities along a 24.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Pooler

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on April 9, 1998 — 4 fatalities, 24.5 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF0 on February 3, 2016 — $5.1M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF4 on April 5, 2022 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 18, 1969 — 217.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 10, 2025.

What the record shows near Pooler

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Pooler, with 13 of the 70 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Pooler record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Pooler, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pooler is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Pooler is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Pooler has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2016 was the busiest of them with 5, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Pooler, GA had?
Since 1950, 70 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pooler. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Pooler?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Pooler was an F2 on April 9, 1998, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Pooler?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pooler, with 16 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 Pooler been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Pooler, 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 Pooler?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pooler was an EF0 on July 10, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Pooler?
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