St. Marys, GA Tornado History — 68 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has St. Marys, GA had?
St. Marys has had 68 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near St. Marys?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of St. Marys was an EF0 on September 3, 2024.
When is tornado season in St. Marys?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near St. Marys, with 11 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 68 tornadoes on record near St. Marys.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near St. Marys
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
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
Have any tornadoes near St. Marys been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of St. Marys from any of the 68 tornadoes since 1950, though 30 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near St. Marys
What the record shows near St. Marys
The 2000s were the busiest decade near St. Marys, with 14 of the 68 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The St. Marys record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near St. Marys, 62 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near St. Marys is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years St. Marys has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 4, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.