Tornado History
Dougherty Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Dougherty, Georgia. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1951 through 2017, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $301.8M, with 5 deaths and 36 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Dougherty, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
January is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Dougherty, Georgia with 5 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1950s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 23.36 miles in Dougherty, Georgia
Widest tornado: 2,200.0 yards in Dougherty, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Nov 16, 1951
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Dougherty, Georgia, January 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: 1992 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 2017 with at least $300.0M 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 22, 2017 | EF3 | Dougherty, Georgia | 23.36 mi | 2200 yd | 5 | 32 | $300.0M |
| December 16, 2000 | F2 | Dougherty, Georgia | 6 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $750K |
| March 2, 2007 | EF2 | Dougherty, Georgia | 5.52 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| April 3, 1961 | F2 | Dougherty, Georgia | 10.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| August 9, 1965 | F2 | Dougherty, Georgia | 0.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 1, 1989 | F1 | Dougherty, Georgia | 1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| November 12, 1992 | F1 | Dougherty, Georgia | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| January 28, 1952 | F1 | Dougherty, Georgia | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| February 13, 1966 | F1 | Dougherty, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| April 26, 1973 | F1 | Dougherty, Georgia | 0 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 16, 1951 | F1 | Dougherty, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| January 2, 2017 | EF1 | Dougherty, Georgia | 0.99 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.