Tornado History
Johnson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Johnson, Georgia. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1974 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of EF2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $22.9M, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Johnson, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Johnson, Georgia with 0 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 8.22 miles in Johnson, Georgia
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Johnson, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 15, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Johnson, 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: 2007 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 $22.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2008 | EF2 | Johnson, Georgia | 4.78 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 4 | $7.0M |
| May 11, 2008 | EF1 | Johnson, Georgia | 8.22 mi | 581 yd | 0 | 6 | $15.0M |
| January 2, 2006 | F1 | Johnson, Georgia | 5 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 15, 2007 | EF1 | Johnson, Georgia | 2.36 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 15, 2007 | EF1 | Johnson, Georgia | 5.75 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 28, 2005 | F1 | Johnson, Georgia | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| February 21, 2014 | EF1 | Johnson, Georgia | 3.41 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| June 7, 1974 | F1 | Johnson, Georgia | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 17, 1980 | F1 | Johnson, Georgia | 2 mi | 83 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 6, 2022 | EF1 | Johnson, Georgia | 5.46 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 21, 2017 | EF0 | Johnson, Georgia | 6.39 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
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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.