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Warner Robins, GA Tornado History — 108 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Warner Robins, GA had?

Warner Robins has had 108 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Warner Robins?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Warner Robins was an EF1 on April 6, 2025.

When is tornado season in Warner Robins?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Warner Robins, with 40 on record. April through June account for 47 of the 108 tornadoes on record near Warner Robins.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
108
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
7.4% of total
Peak Month
April
40 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Warner Robins

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 50 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.

2026 0+6 prelim
2025 3
2024 1
2023 2
2022 7
2021 1
2020 1
2019 4
2018 3
2017 11
2016 3
2015 0
2014 2
2013 0
2012 0
2011 2
2010 0
2009 1
2008 4
2007 5

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Warner Robins since December 29, 2025

These are 6 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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° June 19, 2026
3 SSW Bolingbroke, Monroe County, GA
EF0 tornado with max winds of 80 mph. On the ground for 3.37 miles with a max width of 100 yards. (FFC)
Preliminary EF0° March 16, 2026
2 ENE Payne City, Bibb County, GA
an EF0 tornado with max winds of 85mph touched down inside the city limits of Macon GA. numerous trees were uprooted and several homes sustained siding or minor roof da (FFC)
Preliminary EF1° March 12, 2026
2 NE District Path, Twiggs County, GA
End point for EF1 tornado with max winds of 105mph. Damage consisted of mostly trees snapped and uprooted along its 3.25 mi track. (FFC)
Preliminary March 12, 2026
2 S Lakewood, Peach County, GA
Multiple trees and powerlines down near I-75 and Hwy 96. Damage also noted around Ponderosa Campgrounds. This lines up with TDS from KJGX. No injuries reported. (FFC)
Preliminary EF1° March 12, 2026
3 SW Wesleyan, Bibb County, GA
EF1 tornado Max winds of 100mph. 200 yards wide and 3.4 miles long. Damage to numerous homes... trees... and powerlines were noted in the survey. See PNS for full detai (FFC)
Preliminary EF2° March 12, 2026
1 NNW Marshallville, Macon County, GA
*** 2 INJ *** EF2 tornado with max winds of 110-115mph. 4 manufactured homes were destroyed... 1 overturned with anchors pulled from the ground. Numerous trees snapped (FFC)

Within 25 miles of Warner Robins. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near Warner Robins

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Warner Robins and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 6, 2025 and the most recent on April 6, 2025. It is already counted in the Warner Robins totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° April 6, 2025
3 NW Huber, Twiggs County, GA
NWS Storm Survey confirmed EF-1 tornado with max winds of 90 mph. Over a 7 mile path and up to 450 yards wide. (FFC)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 15
1960s 20
1970s 13
1980s 5
1990s 2
2000s 13
2010s 25
2020s 15

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 24
EF1 56
EF2 20
EF3 7
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 13
Feb 6
Mar 23
Apr 40
May 5
Jun 2
Jul 3
Aug 5
Sep 0
Oct 2
Nov 7
Dec 2

Casualties on Record Near Warner Robins

32 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Warner Robins since 1950, across 8 events. 534 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Warner Robins.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 30, 1953, which caused 18 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Warner Robins

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 30, 1953 — 18 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 333 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on February 18, 1975 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on April 5, 2022 — 820 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 5, 1957 — 75.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 6, 2025.

What the record shows near Warner Robins

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Warner Robins, with 25 of the 108 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Warner Robins record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Warner Robins, 80 reached EF0 or EF1 and 28 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Warner Robins is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Warner Robins has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 50 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 11, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Warner Robins, GA had?
Since 1950, 108 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Warner Robins. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Warner Robins?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Warner Robins was an F4 on April 30, 1953, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Warner Robins?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Warner Robins, with 40 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 Warner Robins been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Warner Robins, 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 Warner Robins?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Warner Robins was an EF1 on April 6, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Warner Robins?
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