Tornado History
Effingham Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Effingham, Georgia. The records below identify 14 tornadoes from 1972 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.3M, with 1 deaths and 13 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Effingham, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Effingham, Georgia with 1 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 8.4 miles in Effingham, Georgia
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Effingham, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 15, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Effingham, 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: 2008 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 2008 with at least $4.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2008 | EF2 | Effingham, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.0M |
| March 15, 2008 | EF2 | Effingham, Georgia | 7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 6 | $1.5M |
| April 9, 1998 | F2 | Effingham, Georgia | 8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 1 | $500K |
| October 27, 1972 | F2 | Effingham, Georgia | 1 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 3, 1975 | F2 | Effingham, Georgia | 5.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| May 12, 1974 | F1 | Effingham, Georgia | 2 mi | 50 yd | 1 | 3 | $250K |
| April 8, 1980 | F1 | Effingham, Georgia | 1.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 3, 1984 | F1 | Effingham, Georgia | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 1, 1976 | F1 | Effingham, Georgia | 8.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 9, 2017 | EF1 | Effingham, Georgia | 4.31 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 17, 2020 | EF1 | Effingham, Georgia | 2.66 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 7, 2021 | EF1 | Effingham, Georgia | 1.95 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
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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.