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Tornado History
Fannin Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fannin, Georgia. The records below identify 9 tornadoes from 1961 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.8M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Fannin, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Fannin, Georgia with 0 deaths
1974 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 8.64 miles in Fannin, Georgia
Widest tornado: 900.0 yards in Fannin, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 3, 1974
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fannin, Georgia, April 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: 1974 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 1974 with at least $5.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1974 | F4 | Fannin, Georgia | 5.1 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 3, 1974 | F2 | Fannin, Georgia | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| January 30, 2013 | EF1 | Fannin, Georgia | 8.64 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 1 | $160K |
| March 8, 1961 | F1 | Fannin, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 5, 1985 | F1 | Fannin, Georgia | 0.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 29, 2005 | F0 | Fannin, Georgia | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| January 11, 2020 | EF0 | Fannin, Georgia | 3.05 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 6, 1999 | F0 | Fannin, Georgia | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| May 24, 2017 | EF0 | Fannin, Georgia | 0.13 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 | $7K |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.