How many tornadoes has Sugar Hill, GA had?
Sugar Hill has had 82 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Sugar Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sugar Hill was an EF1 on May 2, 2025.
When is tornado season in Sugar Hill?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sugar Hill, with 21 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 82 tornadoes on record near Sugar Hill.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
82
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
8.5% of total
Peak Month
April
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sugar Hill
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
0
2017
3
2016
1
2015
1
2014
2
2013
2
2012
1
2011
0
2010
2
2009
2
2008
4
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
9
1960s
5
1970s
14
1980s
9
1990s
12
2000s
16
2010s
13
2020s
4
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
18
EF1
43
EF2
14
EF3
5
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
10
Apr
21
May
9
Jun
10
Jul
5
Aug
7
Sep
2
Oct
4
Nov
5
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Sugar Hill
23 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sugar Hill since 1950, across 5 events. 500 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Sugar Hill.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which caused 12 fatalities along a 4.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sugar Hill
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 20, 1998 — 12 fatalities, 4.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 24, 1975 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 20, 2008 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 15, 1956 — 46.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 2, 2025.
What the record shows near Sugar Hill
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Sugar Hill, with 16 of the 82 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Sugar Hill record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sugar Hill, 61 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sugar Hill is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Sugar Hill has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 4, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Sugar Hill, GA had?
Since 1950, 82 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sugar Hill. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sugar Hill?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sugar Hill was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which caused 12 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Sugar Hill?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sugar Hill, with 21 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 Sugar Hill been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Sugar Hill, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Sugar Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sugar Hill was an EF1 on May 2, 2025.
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