Turner County, GA Tornado Database

Turner County, GA

Date	Time (LST)	F/EF-Scale	Length (Miles)	Maximum Width (Yards)	Fatalities	Injuries	Property Damage	Source*
8/24/1968	245 pm	F2	0.3	33	0	12	$250,000	SD, SPC
6/8/1978	720 pm	F1	12.8	100	0	0	$25,000	SD, SPC
5/16/1983	730 am	F1	5	150	0	0	$250,000	SD, SPC
5/16/1983	830 am	F1	0.5	100	0	0	$250,000	SD, SPC
3/2/1991	630 am	F1	0.1	50	0	4	$250,000	SD, SPC
3/2/2007	1248 am	EF1	1.9	150	0	0	$750,000	SD, SPC
The EF1 tornado moved from northern Tift County into southeastern Turner County. Many trees on T&C Circle along the Tift-Turner county line were snapped and laid along the fence of the rural road. Roofs were peeled off large metal hay barns. One large barn was destroyed with several others damaged. A pivot irrigation system was damaged. Fifteen homes were damaged, of which two were destroyed, ten with major damage, and three with moderate damage.
12/15/2007	920 pm	EF1	3.5	125	1	0	$1,250,000	SD, SPC
A tornado touched down just southwest of Ashburn and tracked northeast through the city. Numerous trees were toppled, with several on top of houses and vehicles. Four mobile homes were destroyed and 39 frame homes were damaged. The tornado's winds twisted steel beams and tore the roofs off of two peanut warehouses. Numerous businesses were damaged. The tornado snapped the tops of pine trees just northeast of Ashburn. A semi traveling north on Interstate 75 near mile marker 83 was blown into an embankment. The driver was killed on impact.
1/22/2017	350 pm	EF3	18.5	2200	0	25	$5,000,000	SD, SPC
This is a continuation of the EF3 tornado from Worth and Dougherty counties. The tornado entered Turner County along and north of Son Story Road with max winds estimated around 150 mph. Damage to a frame home along Ireland road was consistent with EF3 damage. Additional EF2 damage was found along this road. There was also some evidence for multiple vortices near the intersection of Ireland Road and U.S. 41. Additional EF3 damage was observed on King Burgess Circle where a large frame house was severely damaged and multiple mobile homes were destroyed. The tornado continued northeast across Interstate 75 causing EF2 damage to several frame homes and mobile homes. Tree damage diminished as the tornado approach the Wilcox county line, suggesting that the tornado temporarily weakened. The Turner county emergency manager said up to 25 people were injured in Turner county. Damage cost was estimated.
4/7/2022	450 pm	EF1	0.25	75	0	0	$100,000	SD, SPC
A tornado briefly touched down just along S. Washington Street southeast of Rebecca in Turner County . The tornado caused significant damage to several chicken houses before quickly dissipating. This tornado was rated an EF1 with max winds estimated at 90 mph.
6/14/2023	245 pm	EF0	0.09	50	0	0	$0	SD, SPC
A spotter reported a brief tornado touchdown in a rural area west of Highway 41 and north of Ashburn. No damage was reported.
*Sources	G - Grazulis, T. P., 1993: Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991. A Chronology and Analysis of Events. Environmental Films, Tornado Project, St. Johsnbury, VT. SD - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1950-2009: Storm Data. National Climatic Data Center, Asheville, NC. SPC - Storm Prediction Center Database