National Weather ServiceGeorgiaTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 96 tornado warnings for Georgia in 2025 and 110 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 65, 33% below the average of 97 for those months in 2008-2025. Early was covered most often (86 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Georgia get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 65 |
| 2025 | 96 |
| 2024 | 134 |
| 2023 | 119 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2021 | 108 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2019 | 118 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2017 | 211 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2011 | 152 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2009 | 236 |
| 2008 | 226 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Georgia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Georgia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early | 86 | 25 | March 12, 2026 |
| Camden | 78 | 12 | May 28, 2025 |
| Worth | 71 | 14 | February 15, 2026 |
| Baker | 66 | 18 | March 12, 2026 |
| Glynn | 65 | 21 | April 7, 2025 |
| Mitchell | 64 | 16 | March 12, 2026 |
| Ware | 64 | 12 | March 16, 2026 |
| Decatur | 62 | 10 | May 25, 2026 |
| Wayne | 62 | 12 | April 7, 2025 |
| Coffee | 60 | 15 | March 16, 2026 |
| Laurens | 60 | 16 | March 12, 2026 |
| Pierce | 58 | 12 | March 16, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Georgia in AreaZine's record
NWS Greenville-SpartanburgWarningJuly 28, 2026
Tornado Warning: Rabun and Macon, GA and NC
Expired 8:45 p.m. EDT, July 28, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningJune 18, 2026
Tornado Warning: Bibb, Jones and Monroe, GA
Expired 8:30 p.m. EDT, June 18, 2026
NWS Greenville-SpartanburgWarningMay 24, 2026
Tornado Warning: Elbert, Hart and Anderson, GA and SC
Expired 9:00 p.m. EDT, May 24, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Georgia.