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Woodstock, GA Tornado History — 107 Tornadoes Since 1950

Georgia · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Woodstock, GA had?

Woodstock has had 107 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Woodstock?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Woodstock was an EF0 on May 20, 2025.

When is tornado season in Woodstock?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Woodstock, with 29 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 107 tornadoes on record near Woodstock.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
107
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
11.2% of total
Peak Month
April
29 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Woodstock

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 34 total, averaging 1.7 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Woodstock

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Woodstock and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 20, 2025 and the most recent on May 21, 2025. They are already counted in the Woodstock totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

May 22, 2025
1 NW Waleska, Cherokee County, GA
Corrects previous tornado report from 1 NW Waleska. an EF0 tornado touched down NW of Waleska and travelled to the Southeast through Waleska. Maximum winds were 75mph. (FFC)
May 21, 2025
1 NW Waleska, Cherokee County, GA
Corrects previous tornado report from 1 NW Waleska. Corrects previous tornado report from 1 NW Waleska. an EF0 tornado touched down NW of Waleska and travelled to the S (FFC)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 5
1970s 16
1980s 16
1990s 20
2000s 15
2010s 16
2020s 12

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 50
EF2 23
EF3 9
EF4 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 4
Feb 9
Mar 18
Apr 29
May 9
Jun 6
Jul 4
Aug 2
Sep 4
Oct 4
Nov 8
Dec 10

Casualties on Record Near Woodstock

27 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Woodstock since 1950, across 9 events. 515 injuries have been reported across all events. 1994 was the deadliest year on record near Woodstock.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 27, 1994, which caused 9 fatalities along a 40.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Woodstock

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 27, 1994 — 9 fatalities, 40.0 mi path, 2,613 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 24, 1975 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 27, 1994 — 2,613 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 3, 1974 — 65.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 20, 2025.

What the record shows near Woodstock

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Woodstock, with 20 of the 107 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Woodstock record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Woodstock, 72 reached EF0 or EF1 and 35 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Woodstock is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Woodstock has averaged 1.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 34 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 5, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Woodstock, GA had?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Woodstock. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Woodstock?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Woodstock was an F3 on March 27, 1994, which caused 9 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Woodstock?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Woodstock, with 29 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 Woodstock been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Woodstock, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 EF4 tornadoes 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 Woodstock?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Woodstock was an EF0 on May 20, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Woodstock?
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