Georgia Tornadoes
Georgia sits on the eastern edge of Dixie Alley. The state has been struck by the deadliest single-building tornado disaster in US history (Cooper Pants Factory, 1936) and multiple modern urban tornado events.
Notable Georgia Tornadoes with Full Details
Gainesville 1936 F4
- April 6, 1936
Deadliest tornado in Georgia history. 203 killed, including 70 workers in the Cooper Pants Factory. Read the full story ->
Other Historic Georgia Tornadoes
- Atlanta downtown EF2 (March 14, 2008) - hit CNN Center and Georgia Dome
- Waverly Hall area (April 27, 2011) - Super Outbreak crossings
- Newnan, GA (March 25, 2021) - EF4, 66 mile path, ~$100M damage
- Central Georgia outbreak (November 30, 2010) - 8 tornadoes
- Adairsville, GA (January 30, 2013) - EF3
Key Facts About Georgia Tornado Activity
- Georgia's tornado deaths since 2000 have been concentrated in the northern and central regions
- Metro Atlanta has been struck by significant tornadoes multiple times despite its size
- The state has a strong secondary tornado peak in November-December unique to Dixie Alley states
Georgia Tornado Season
Peak: March-May primary, November-December secondary. See our tornado season guide -> and tornado safety guide ->.
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