Tornado History
Cobb Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Cobb, Georgia. The records below identify 30 tornadoes from 1953 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $153.5M, with 4 deaths and 342 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Cobb, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Cobb, Georgia with 4 deaths
1972 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 13 miles in Cobb, Georgia
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Cobb, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 4, 1989
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Cobb, Georgia, April 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: 1972 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 1993 with at least $50.0M 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 22, 1992 | F4 | Cobb, Georgia | 13 mi | 867 yd | 0 | 34 | $25.0M |
| February 21, 1993 | F3 | Cobb, Georgia | 8 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 3 | $50.0M |
| March 29, 1991 | F3 | Cobb, Georgia | 5 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 25 | $25.0M |
| March 19, 1986 | F2 | Cobb, Georgia | 5.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 15 | $25.0M |
| April 8, 1998 | F2 | Cobb, Georgia | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $15.0M |
| April 4, 1989 | F2 | Cobb, Georgia | 3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| February 10, 1990 | F2 | Cobb, Georgia | 1.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| April 28, 1971 | F2 | Cobb, Georgia | 0.3 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 4, 1989 | F2 | Cobb, Georgia | 1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 4, 1953 | F2 | Cobb, Georgia | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 3, 1974 | F2 | Cobb, Georgia | 2.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 7 | N/A |
| April 8, 2006 | F1 | Cobb, Georgia | 7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $6.0M |
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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.