Tornado History
Lowndes Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lowndes, Georgia. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1956 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.3M, with 0 deaths and 14 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lowndes, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
December is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lowndes, Georgia with 0 deaths
2014 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 16 miles in Lowndes, Georgia
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Lowndes, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 4, 1956
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lowndes, Georgia, December is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2014 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 1988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2014 | EF2 | Lowndes, Georgia | 0.74 mi | 180 yd | 0 | 9 | $750K |
| July 8, 1966 | F2 | Lowndes, Georgia | 3.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| March 3, 2012 | EF2 | Lowndes, Georgia | 4.13 mi | 390 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 4, 2024 | EF2 | Lowndes, Georgia | 7.27 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| December 18, 1961 | F2 | Lowndes, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 37 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 22, 1967 | F2 | Lowndes, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 3, 1968 | F2 | Lowndes, Georgia | 0.1 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 25, 1988 | F1 | Lowndes, Georgia | 16 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| November 1, 1997 | F1 | Lowndes, Georgia | 3.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| June 23, 1977 | F1 | Lowndes, Georgia | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| January 22, 2017 | EF1 | Lowndes, Georgia | 4.84 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 4, 1956 | F1 | Lowndes, Georgia | 3.3 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.