How many tornadoes has Valdosta, GA had?
Valdosta has had 56 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Valdosta?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Valdosta was an EF2 on February 4, 2024.
When is tornado season in Valdosta?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Valdosta, with 12 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 56 tornadoes on record near Valdosta.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
56
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
5.4% of total
Peak Month
April
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Valdosta
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
1
2022
3
2021
1
2020
5
2019
0
2018
1
2017
3
2016
0
2015
0
2014
2
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
8
1970s
10
1980s
7
1990s
6
2000s
4
2010s
7
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
13
EF1
28
EF2
12
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
4
Feb
5
Mar
7
Apr
12
May
4
Jun
5
Jul
3
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
5
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near Valdosta
15 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Valdosta since 1950, across 2 events. 85 injuries have been reported across all events. 2017 was the deadliest year on record near Valdosta.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which caused 11 fatalities along a 24.7-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Valdosta
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on January 22, 2017 — 11 fatalities, 24.7 mi path, 700 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 19, 1988 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on January 22, 2017 — 700 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on April 23, 2020 — 37.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on February 4, 2024.
What the record shows near Valdosta
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Valdosta, with 11 of the 56 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Valdosta record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Valdosta, 41 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Valdosta is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Valdosta has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 5, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Valdosta, GA had?
Since 1950, 56 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Valdosta. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Valdosta?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Valdosta was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which caused 11 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Valdosta?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Valdosta, with 12 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 Valdosta?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Valdosta was an EF2 on February 4, 2024.
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