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St. Marys, GA Tornado History — 68 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
68
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.5% of total
Peak Month
September
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

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.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 7
1970s 13
1980s 8
1990s 10
2000s 14
2010s 9
2020s 7

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 41
EF1 21
EF2 5
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 4
Feb 6
Mar 7
Apr 6
May 5
Jun 10
Jul 8
Aug 4
Sep 11
Oct 4
Nov 0
Dec 3

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

Costliest Tornado
F2 on October 2, 1994 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on December 2, 2018 — 900 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on June 6, 2013 — 18.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 3, 2024.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has St. Marys, GA had?
Since 1950, 68 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of St. Marys. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in St. Marys?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near St. Marys, with 11 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 St. Marys?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of St. Marys was an EF0 on September 3, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for St. Marys?
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