Although Georgia can get tornadoes at any time of year, the peak of activity in the state is in late winter and spring, with the months of March, April, and May seeing the highest activity.
The worst (or at least the deadliest) tornado to hit the U.S. was the Camilla, Georgia tornado of February 13, which killed 11 people.
Tornado season is generally considered to last April through June. However, tornadoes have been recorded on every day of the year.
To date the have been no F5 or EF5 tornadoes in Georgia, though it has had a few F4 and EF4 tornadoes. However, one tornado is worth noting. The Rainsville, Alabama EF5 tornado of April 27, 2011 moved into Georgia where it caused some damage, however the only EF5 damage occurred in Alabama. Damage in Georgia was no higher than EF1 as the tornado was near the end of its life cycle when it crossed the state line. As such, it does not count as an EF5 for Georgia.
There is probably a tornado season, as that part of the world does get tornadoes. Uruguay does not, however, have a hurricane season. Only one storm in recorded history has ever reached hurricane intensity in the South Atlantic, and it hit Brazil.
A natural disaster that occured in Georgia was a tornado that occured between Georgia and South Carolina in 1800. The total # of deaths was estimated to be around 700.
Tornado activity in Georgia is usually highest in March and April.
Tornado season in Pennsylvania is usually in June.
The tornado season in Texas is between march and June.
There were many tornadoes in Georgia in 2011. The most significant tornado was the tornado that struck the town of Ringgold, Georgia before moving into Tennessee, killing 21 people. The tornado was rated a high-end EF4.
Unlike hurricane season there are not official limits to tornado season. However, generally tornado season lasts from lat march though June. However significant tornado outbreaks can occur at almost any time of year.
Although Georgia can get tornadoes at any time of year, the peak of activity in the state is in late winter and spring, with the months of March, April, and May seeing the highest activity.
As of February 8, 2012 the last tornado to hit Georgia was on December 22, 2011.
Yes. Tornado season typically occurs in the spring.
April through June is generally considered tornado season.
Tornado season for North Carolina peaks in April and May.
No. While significant tornado outbreaks have occurred outside of tornado season, there have only been two recorded: one in April of 1974 and one in April of 2011. April is in tornado season.
Oklahoma is in Tornado Alley. Tornadoes are not as frequent in Georgia, though some parts of it could still be considered a part of "Dixie Alley", a secondary hotspot for tornado activity.