Tornado History
Floyd Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Floyd, Georgia. The records below identify 19 tornadoes from 1955 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $16.0M, with 3 deaths and 31 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Floyd, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Floyd, Georgia with 1 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 36.1 miles in Floyd, Georgia
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Floyd, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Dec 22, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Floyd, Georgia, April is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 3 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 2011 with at least $7.3M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 1977 | F3 | Floyd, Georgia | 8.8 mi | 400 yd | 1 | 15 | $2.5M |
| March 15, 2008 | EF3 | Floyd, Georgia | 2.86 mi | 880 yd | 1 | 1 | $1.0M |
| April 27, 2011 | EF2 | Floyd, Georgia | 18.61 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 4 | $5.0M |
| November 15, 1989 | F2 | Floyd, Georgia | 8 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| December 22, 2011 | EF2 | Floyd, Georgia | 12.69 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.2M |
| April 4, 1989 | F2 | Floyd, Georgia | 4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 18, 1967 | F2 | Floyd, Georgia | 3.3 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| May 29, 1968 | F2 | Floyd, Georgia | 0.8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 22, 2012 | EF1 | Floyd, Georgia | 3.3 mi | 75 yd | 1 | 0 | $1.6M |
| March 5, 1963 | F1 | Floyd, Georgia | 14.2 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| March 24, 1975 | F1 | Floyd, Georgia | 36.1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| August 27, 1992 | F1 | Floyd, Georgia | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.