How many tornadoes has Tifton, GA had?
Tifton has had 112 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Tifton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tifton was an Unrated on September 25, 2024.
When is tornado season in Tifton?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tifton, with 22 on record. April through June account for 49 of the 112 tornadoes on record near Tifton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
112
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
0.9% of total
Peak Month
April
22 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Tifton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
31 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
2
2022
2
2021
2
2020
4
2019
2
2018
2
2017
1
2016
1
2015
2
2014
2
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
3
2008
1
2007
5
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
11
1960s
19
1970s
17
1980s
10
1990s
13
2000s
20
2010s
11
2020s
11
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
26
EF1
59
EF2
24
EF3
1
Unrated
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
13
Feb
8
Mar
11
Apr
22
May
15
Jun
12
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
0
Nov
4
Dec
19
Casualties on Record Near Tifton
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Tifton since 1950, across 4 events. 131 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record near Tifton.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on February 14, 2000, which caused 1 fatality along a 6.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Tifton
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on February 14, 2000 — 1 fatality, 6.0 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on January 12, 1975 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on April 2, 1955 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 18, 1969 — 217.8 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on September 25, 2024.
What the record shows near Tifton
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Tifton, with 20 of the 112 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Tifton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Tifton, 85 reached EF0 or EF1 and 25 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tifton is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 2 near Tifton are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Tifton has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 31 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 5, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Tifton, GA had?
Since 1950, 112 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tifton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Tifton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Tifton was an F2 on February 14, 2000, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Tifton?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tifton, with 22 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 Tifton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tifton was an Unrated on September 25, 2024.
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