How many tornadoes has Statesboro, GA had?
Statesboro has had 53 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Statesboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Statesboro was an EF1 on January 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Statesboro?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Statesboro, with 9 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 53 tornadoes on record near Statesboro.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
53
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
5.7% of total
Peak Month
April
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Statesboro
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
2
2022
1
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
2
2010
0
2009
0
2008
3
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
1
1970s
11
1980s
6
1990s
9
2000s
15
2010s
4
2020s
5
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
14
EF1
27
EF2
9
EF3
2
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
6
Feb
4
Mar
5
Apr
9
May
8
Jun
4
Jul
6
Aug
1
Sep
7
Oct
0
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Statesboro
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Statesboro since 1950, across 2 events. 96 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Statesboro.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 9, 1998, which caused 2 fatalities along a 8.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Statesboro
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 9, 1998 — 2 fatalities, 8.0 mi path, 440 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on May 3, 1984 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF4 on April 5, 2022 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 3, 1984 — 20.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 9, 2024.
What the record shows near Statesboro
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Statesboro, with 15 of the 53 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Statesboro record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Statesboro, 41 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Statesboro is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Statesboro has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Statesboro, GA had?
Since 1950, 53 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Statesboro. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Statesboro?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Statesboro was an F3 on April 9, 1998, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Statesboro?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Statesboro, with 9 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 Statesboro been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Statesboro, 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 Statesboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Statesboro was an EF1 on January 9, 2024.
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