Tornado History
Decatur Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Decatur, Georgia. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1960 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.7M, with 0 deaths and 14 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Decatur, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Decatur, Georgia with 0 deaths
1972 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Decatur, Georgia
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Decatur, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Oct 27, 1972
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Decatur, Georgia, April is the most active month with 8 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 5 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 1988 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, 1968 | F3 | Decatur, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 18, 1988 | F2 | Decatur, Georgia | 2.7 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| March 15, 2001 | F2 | Decatur, Georgia | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 4 | $500K |
| May 15, 1970 | F2 | Decatur, Georgia | 0.4 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 7, 1971 | F2 | Decatur, Georgia | 6.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 27, 1972 | F2 | Decatur, Georgia | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 26, 1973 | F2 | Decatur, Georgia | 0 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 18, 1969 | F2 | Decatur, Georgia | 20 mi | 233 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| January 13, 1972 | F2 | Decatur, Georgia | 2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
| February 13, 2000 | F1 | Decatur, Georgia | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.0M |
| May 11, 1974 | F1 | Decatur, Georgia | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 24, 1969 | F1 | Decatur, Georgia | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
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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.