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Stockbridge, GA Tornado History — 126 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Stockbridge, GA had?

Stockbridge has had 126 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Stockbridge?

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

When is tornado season in Stockbridge?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stockbridge, with 20 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 126 tornadoes on record near Stockbridge.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
126
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
5.6% of total
Peak Month
May
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Stockbridge

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 61 total, averaging 3.0 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 9
2024 3
2023 8
2022 0
2021 4
2020 5
2019 4
2018 2
2017 6
2016 2
2015 2
2014 5
2013 1
2012 0
2011 3
2010 1
2009 1
2008 4
2007 1

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Stockbridge 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 Stockbridge. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near Stockbridge

5 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Stockbridge and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 6, 2025 and the most recent on May 29, 2025. They are already counted in the Stockbridge totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

May 29, 2025
3 NE Luella, Henry County, GA
Multiple videos of a tornado crossing Interstate 75. (FFC)
EF1° May 21, 2025
1 S Jenkinsburg, Butts County, GA
An EF1 tornado occurred along a 10.5 mile path starting in NE Spalding County and ending in Butts County near the city of Jackson. Max winds 90 mph. (FFC)
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)
EF0° April 7, 2025
3 NW Locust Grove, Henry County, GA
NWS Storm Survey confirms EF0 tornado with max winds of 75 mph. Tornado crossed I75 near Bethlehem Road. (FFC)
April 7, 2025
1 ENE Vaughn, Spalding County, GA
Survey crews noted significant tree damage along the north side of Heads Creek Reservoir associated with a tornado early Monday morning. (FFC)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 12
1970s 13
1980s 20
1990s 6
2000s 17
2010s 26
2020s 29

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 46
EF1 51
EF2 21
EF3 6
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 15
Feb 8
Mar 16
Apr 17
May 20
Jun 3
Jul 9
Aug 5
Sep 2
Oct 11
Nov 12
Dec 8

Casualties on Record Near Stockbridge

14 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Stockbridge since 1950, across 7 events. 449 injuries have been reported across all events. 2023 was the deadliest year on record near Stockbridge.

The deadliest single event was an EF2 on January 12, 2023, which caused 4 fatalities along a 125.8-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Stockbridge

Deadliest Tornado
EF2 on January 12, 2023 — 4 fatalities, 125.8 mi path, 1,400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 24, 1975 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on January 12, 2023 — 2,200 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on January 12, 2023 — 125.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on May 29, 2025.

What the record shows near Stockbridge

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Stockbridge, with 29 of the 126 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Stockbridge record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Stockbridge, 97 reached EF0 or EF1 and 28 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Stockbridge is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Stockbridge is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Stockbridge has averaged 3.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 61 in total. 2025 was the busiest of them with 9, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Stockbridge, GA had?
Since 1950, 126 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Stockbridge. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Stockbridge?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Stockbridge was an EF2 on January 12, 2023, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Stockbridge?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stockbridge, with 20 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 Stockbridge been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Stockbridge, 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 Stockbridge?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stockbridge was an EF2 on May 29, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Stockbridge?
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