Tornado History
De Kalb Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on De Kalb, Georgia. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1950 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $29.1M, with 1 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for De Kalb, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in De Kalb, Georgia with 1 deaths
1978 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 4 miles in De Kalb, Georgia
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in De Kalb, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 4, 1950
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In De Kalb, Georgia, May 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: 1978 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 1998 with at least $25.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 1972 | F3 | De Kalb, Georgia | 3.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 8, 1998 | F2 | De Kalb, Georgia | 4 mi | 800 yd | 1 | 0 | $25.0M |
| May 8, 1978 | F2 | De Kalb, Georgia | 2.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 30, 1966 | F1 | De Kalb, Georgia | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| August 12, 1969 | F1 | De Kalb, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 23, 1978 | F1 | De Kalb, Georgia | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 14, 2008 | EF1 | De Kalb, Georgia | 1.33 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 4, 1950 | F1 | De Kalb, Georgia | 3.3 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| May 14, 1976 | F1 | De Kalb, Georgia | 0.3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| October 10, 2020 | EF0 | De Kalb, Georgia | 1.68 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 29, 2024 | EF0 | De Kalb, Georgia | 0.51 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| November 18, 2015 | EF0 | De Kalb, Georgia | 0.12 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
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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.