How many tornadoes has Winder, GA had?
Winder has had 76 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Winder?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winder was an EF1 on May 2, 2025.
When is tornado season in Winder?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winder, with 14 on record. April through June account for 42 of the 76 tornadoes on record near Winder.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
76
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
2.6% of total
Peak Month
April
14 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Winder
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
3
2020
2
2019
0
2018
1
2017
3
2016
2
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
2
2009
2
2008
3
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
7
1970s
14
1980s
12
1990s
13
2000s
12
2010s
8
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
19
EF1
40
EF2
15
EF3
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
6
Apr
14
May
14
Jun
14
Jul
3
Aug
10
Sep
0
Oct
2
Nov
4
Dec
3
Casualties on Record Near Winder
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Winder since 1950, across 4 events. 254 injuries have been reported across all events. 1973 was the deadliest year on record near Winder.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on March 31, 1973, which caused 2 fatalities along a 72.4-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Winder
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on March 31, 1973 — 2 fatalities, 72.4 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on March 31, 1973 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on February 18, 2009 — 880 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 Winder
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Winder, with 14 of the 76 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Winder record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Winder, 59 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Winder is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Winder has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 3, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Winder, GA had?
Since 1950, 76 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Winder. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Winder?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Winder was an F2 on March 31, 1973, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Winder?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winder, with 14 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 Winder?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winder was an EF1 on May 2, 2025.
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