How many tornadoes has Suwanee, GA had?
Suwanee has had 87 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Suwanee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Suwanee was an EF1 on May 2, 2025.
When is tornado season in Suwanee?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Suwanee, with 20 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 87 tornadoes on record near Suwanee.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
87
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
6.9% of total
Peak Month
April
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Suwanee
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
2
2023
1
2022
0
2021
1
2020
2
2019
1
2018
0
2017
3
2016
2
2015
1
2014
2
2013
2
2012
1
2011
0
2010
2
2009
2
2008
4
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
8
1960s
6
1970s
14
1980s
10
1990s
13
2000s
15
2010s
14
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
22
EF1
43
EF2
16
EF3
5
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
5
Mar
12
Apr
20
May
9
Jun
11
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
2
Oct
5
Nov
6
Dec
5
Casualties on Record Near Suwanee
19 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Suwanee since 1950, across 5 events. 589 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Suwanee.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which caused 12 fatalities along a 4.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Suwanee
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 March 31, 1973 — 72.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 2, 2025.
What the record shows near Suwanee
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Suwanee, with 15 of the 87 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Suwanee record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Suwanee, 65 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Suwanee is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Suwanee has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 4, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Suwanee, GA had?
Since 1950, 87 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Suwanee. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Suwanee?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Suwanee was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which caused 12 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Suwanee?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Suwanee, 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 Suwanee been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Suwanee, 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 Suwanee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Suwanee was an EF1 on May 2, 2025.
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