Tornado History

Georgia Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Georgia. The local dataset contains 2,291 tornado records from 1950 through 2026, with a strongest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage) and at least $3.6B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is March 16, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 216 deaths and 4,233 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2,291
Total Deaths216
Total Injuries4,233
Property Damage$3.6B
Avg Length4.3 mi
Avg Width198 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Georgia

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 29.8 tornadoes per year (62.9/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 580 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Georgia with 18 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 147 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (452 events)
Longest tornado: 100 miles in Georgia
Widest tornado: 2,200.0 yards in Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 35 on Jan 21, 2017

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Georgia, April is the most active month with 580 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2017 was the most active year with 147 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3
F4
EF4
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 603 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$1.3B$131.0M$13.1M$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1973 with at least $1.3B in NOAA-listed property damage.

Tornado Count By County

Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.

Early
Worth
Fulton
Colquitt
Laurens
Chatham
Coweta
Cobb
Carroll
Mitchell
Coffee
Houston
Sumter
Decatur
Cherokee
Bibb
Harris
Spalding
Henry
Twiggs

Summary: Early County has the highest count in this state group with 39 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

F4 April 30, 19531953F4 November 22, 19921992F4 November 22, 19921992EF4 April 27, 20112011EF4 March 25, 20212021EF4 May 11, 20082008F4 April 3, 19741974F4 April 3, 19741974F4 April 3, 19741974F4 April 3, 19741974F4 April 3, 19741974F4 April 3, 19741974F4 April 3, 19741974F4 November 22, 19921992F4 November 22, 1992F4 April 3, 1974EF4 April 5, 2022EF3 January 22, 2017F3 March 24, 1975EF3 March 1, 2007EF3 January 30, 2013F3 February 21, 1993F3 April 18, 1953F3 March 13, 1954F3 May 28, 1973F3 May 28, 1973F3 February 18, 1975F3 March 5, 1989F3 March 29, 1991EF3 April 27, 2011F3 February 13, 2000EF3 April 27, 2011F3 March 20, 1998EF3 April 27, 2011EF3 January 30, 2013F3 April 15, 1999EF3 April 27, 2011EF3 April 13, 2020EF3 February 26, 2008EF3 April 27, 2011F3 March 20, 2003F3 March 22, 2005F3 March 20, 1998EF3 April 10, 2009EF3 April 27, 2011EF3 January 22, 2017EF3 January 22, 2017F3 February 14, 2000EF3 March 15, 2008EF3 March 15, 2008EF3 April 10, 2009F3 May 11, 1952F3 March 13, 1954F3 March 13, 1954F3 March 13, 1954F3 March 31, 1961F3 December 25, 1964F3 December 25, 1964F3 December 26, 1964F3 January 13, 1972F3 January 13, 1972F3 December 13, 1973F3 April 4, 1977F3 November 15, 1989F3 November 22, 1992F3 April 9, 1998EF3 January 22, 2017F3 February 14, 2000EF3 March 1, 2007EF3 May 11, 2008EF3 March 15, 2008F3 January 2, 2006EF3 March 2, 2012EF3 March 3, 2019F3 February 14, 2000EF3 March 1, 2007EF3 April 10, 2009EF3 February 18, 2009EF3 December 22, 2011EF3 March 3, 2012© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 30, 1953F4Houston, Georgia1 mi333 yd18300$25.0M
April 27, 2011EF4Catoosa, Georgia10.7 mi586 yd830$25.0M
November 22, 1992F4Putnam, Georgia20 mi867 yd455$25.0M
November 22, 1992F4Cobb, Georgia13 mi867 yd034$25.0M
March 25, 2021EF4Coweta, Georgia21.72 mi1850 yd10$20.0M
May 11, 2008EF4McIntosh, Georgia11 mi700 yd09$12.5M
April 3, 1974F4Gordon, Georgia6.6 mi150 yd625$2.5M
April 3, 1974F4Dawson, Georgia6.8 mi200 yd513$2.5M
April 3, 1974F4Whitfield, Georgia3.3 mi150 yd225$2.5M
April 3, 1974F4Pickens, Georgia7.6 mi200 yd117$2.5M
November 22, 1992F4Greene, Georgia12 mi867 yd131$2.5M
April 3, 1974F4Murray, Georgia14.9 mi150 yd015$2.5M
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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