Tornado History
Marion Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Marion, Georgia. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1953 through 2014, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $760K, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Marion, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Marion, Georgia with 0 deaths
1953 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1950s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 18.18 miles in Marion, Georgia
Widest tornado: 700.0 yards in Marion, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 18, 1953
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Marion, Georgia, April is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1953 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 1953 with at least $275K 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 18, 1953 | F2 | Marion, Georgia | 0.2 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| April 30, 1953 | F2 | Marion, Georgia | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
| December 5, 1954 | F2 | Marion, Georgia | 7.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 7 | $25K |
| November 21, 1997 | F1 | Marion, Georgia | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| March 1, 2007 | EF1 | Marion, Georgia | 2.51 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| January 13, 1972 | F1 | Marion, Georgia | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| November 23, 2014 | EF1 | Marion, Georgia | 0.54 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| February 17, 2008 | EF0 | Marion, Georgia | 18.18 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| May 3, 1984 | F0 | Marion, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| March 15, 2009 | EF0 | Marion, Georgia | 1.88 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| February 24, 1977 | Unknown | Marion, Georgia | 0.5 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.