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Stonecrest, GA Tornado History — 106 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Stonecrest, GA had?

Stonecrest has had 106 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Stonecrest?

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

When is tornado season in Stonecrest?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stonecrest, with 18 on record. April through June account for 39 of the 106 tornadoes on record near Stonecrest.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
106
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
5.7% of total
Peak Month
May
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Stonecrest

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 37 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.

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

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

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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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

What storm spotters reported near Stonecrest

3 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest 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)
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)

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 15
1980s 15
1990s 15
2000s 13
2010s 17
2020s 16

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 36
EF1 42
EF2 22
EF3 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 6
Feb 9
Mar 11
Apr 14
May 18
Jun 7
Jul 8
Aug 5
Sep 1
Oct 13
Nov 6
Dec 8

Casualties on Record Near Stonecrest

10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Stonecrest since 1950, across 7 events. 422 injuries have been reported across all events. 1975 was the deadliest year on record near Stonecrest.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Stonecrest

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
EF3 on January 12, 2023 — 2,200 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 Stonecrest

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Stonecrest, with 17 of the 106 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Stonecrest record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Stonecrest, 78 reached EF0 or EF1 and 28 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Stonecrest is rated EF3, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Stonecrest has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 37 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 5, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Stonecrest, GA had?
Since 1950, 106 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Stonecrest. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Stonecrest?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Stonecrest was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Stonecrest?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stonecrest, with 18 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 Stonecrest?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stonecrest was an EF2 on May 29, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Stonecrest?
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