Tornado History
Harris Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Harris, Georgia. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1953 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $11.4M, with 0 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Harris, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Harris, Georgia with 0 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 31.5 miles in Harris, Georgia
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Harris, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 13, 1979
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Harris, Georgia, April is the most active month with 8 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 $7.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 5, 1954 | F3 | Harris, Georgia | 24.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| November 16, 2011 | EF2 | Harris, Georgia | 26.2 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 2 | $5.0M |
| April 27, 2011 | EF2 | Harris, Georgia | 7.66 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| March 3, 2019 | EF2 | Harris, Georgia | 12.83 mi | 750 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 19, 1970 | F2 | Harris, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| March 20, 1970 | F2 | Harris, Georgia | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| April 13, 1980 | F1 | Harris, Georgia | 8.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 22, 1984 | F1 | Harris, Georgia | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 18, 1988 | F1 | Harris, Georgia | 0.8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 7, 2017 | EF1 | Harris, Georgia | 2.31 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| March 3, 2019 | EF1 | Harris, Georgia | 7.41 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| January 21, 2017 | EF1 | Harris, Georgia | 10.84 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
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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.