Tornado History
Ben Hill Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Ben Hill, Georgia. The records below identify 14 tornadoes from 1961 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.8M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Ben Hill, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Ben Hill, Georgia with 0 deaths
1968 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 11.25 miles in Ben Hill, Georgia
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Ben Hill, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 28, 1968
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Ben Hill, Georgia, April is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1968 was the most active year with 2 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 1983 with at least $500K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 1963 | F2 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| December 17, 2019 | EF2 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 9.34 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 19, 1967 | F2 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 0.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 25, 2006 | F1 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 11.25 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| April 15, 1961 | F1 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 16, 1983 | F1 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 22, 1983 | F1 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 2.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 13, 2009 | EF1 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 2.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| May 28, 1968 | F1 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 2 mi | 37 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| January 15, 1971 | F1 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 0.8 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 5, 1982 | F1 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 28, 1968 | F1 | Ben Hill, Georgia | 0.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.