Tornado History
Chatham Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Chatham, Georgia. The records below identify 32 tornadoes from 1955 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $7.1M, with 0 deaths and 27 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Chatham, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Chatham, Georgia with 0 deaths
1961 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 10.7 miles in Chatham, Georgia
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Chatham, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 2, 1955
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Chatham, Georgia, May is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1961 was the most active year with 4 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 2008 with at least $3.1M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 9, 1973 | F2 | Chatham, Georgia | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 23, 1980 | F2 | Chatham, Georgia | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| September 13, 1961 | F2 | Chatham, Georgia | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 25, 1970 | F2 | Chatham, Georgia | 2.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 23, 2017 | EF2 | Chatham, Georgia | 7.49 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 19, 2008 | EF1 | Chatham, Georgia | 0.75 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.1M |
| April 9, 1979 | F1 | Chatham, Georgia | 10.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 10 | $2.5M |
| June 13, 2006 | F1 | Chatham, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 8, 1980 | F1 | Chatham, Georgia | 2.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 2, 1955 | F1 | Chatham, Georgia | 5.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 9, 1961 | F1 | Chatham, Georgia | 0.7 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 12, 1962 | F1 | Chatham, Georgia | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.