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Redan, GA Tornado History — 102 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Redan, GA had?

Redan has had 102 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Redan?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Redan was an EF2 on May 29, 2025.

When is tornado season in Redan?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Redan, with 17 on record. April through June account for 37 of the 102 tornadoes on record near Redan.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
102
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
4.9% of total
Peak Month
May
17 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Redan

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.

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

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Redan 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.

Preliminary EF0° March 16, 2026
1 SSW Snapfinger, DeKalb County, GA
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 Redan. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near Redan

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Redan and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 3, 2025 and the most recent on May 3, 2025. It is already counted in the Redan totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° May 4, 2025
1 W Oak Hill, Newton County, GA
NWS storm survey confirms EF0 tornado with max winds 75mph. Trees downed along Buckingham Drive... hwy 20... hwy 212 east to Oak Hill Road. (FFC)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 11
1970s 15
1980s 14
1990s 14
2000s 13
2010s 18
2020s 14

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 33
EF1 43
EF2 21
EF3 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 5
Feb 8
Mar 14
Apr 12
May 17
Jun 8
Jul 7
Aug 4
Sep 1
Oct 12
Nov 7
Dec 7

Casualties on Record Near Redan

10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Redan since 1950, across 7 events. 402 injuries have been reported across all events. 1975 was the deadliest year on record near Redan.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities along a 14.8-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Redan

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 24, 1975 — 3 fatalities, 14.8 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 24, 1975 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 6, 2005 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on December 24, 1964 — 75.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on May 29, 2025.

What the record shows near Redan

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Redan, with 18 of the 102 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Redan record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Redan, 76 reached EF0 or EF1 and 26 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Redan is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Redan has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 5, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Redan, GA had?
Since 1950, 102 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Redan. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Redan?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Redan was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Redan?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Redan, with 17 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Redan?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Redan was an EF2 on May 29, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Redan?
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