Tornado History
Salem Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Salem, Georgia as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 3 matching records from 2015 through 2026. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is March 16, 2026, and minimum reported property damage totals $35K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Salem, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
December is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF0 in Salem, Georgia with 0 deaths
2015 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 6.67 miles in Salem, Georgia
Widest tornado: 180.0 yards in Salem, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Dec 24, 2015
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Salem, Georgia, December is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2015 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2017 with at least $20K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2017 | EF1 | Upson, Georgia | 6.67 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| December 24, 2015 | EF0 | Upson, Georgia | 0.2 mi | 180 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| March 16, 2026 | EF0 | Upson, Georgia | 1.65 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.