Tornado History
Gilmer Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Gilmer, Georgia. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1970 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.9M, with 0 deaths and 7 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Gilmer, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Gilmer, Georgia with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Gilmer, Georgia
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Gilmer, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 8, 2024
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Gilmer, Georgia, May 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: 2024 was the most active year with 4 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1974 | F2 | Gilmer, Georgia | 12.6 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| March 30, 1977 | F2 | Gilmer, Georgia | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| April 4, 2011 | EF1 | Gilmer, Georgia | 2.64 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| March 16, 1973 | F1 | Gilmer, Georgia | 20 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 18, 1976 | F1 | Gilmer, Georgia | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 22, 2011 | EF1 | Gilmer, Georgia | 1.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| January 30, 2013 | EF1 | Gilmer, Georgia | 3.13 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 1, 1977 | F1 | Gilmer, Georgia | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 8, 2024 | EF1 | Gilmer, Georgia | 0.76 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 8, 2024 | EF1 | Gilmer, Georgia | 0.64 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 4, 2011 | EF0 | Gilmer, Georgia | 1.83 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 5, 2014 | EF0 | Gilmer, Georgia | 0.77 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.