Tornado History
Meriwether Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Meriwether, Georgia. The records below identify 24 tornadoes from 1954 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $15.7M, with 0 deaths and 30 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Meriwether, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Meriwether, Georgia with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 25.8 miles in Meriwether, Georgia
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Meriwether, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 22, 1984
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Meriwether, Georgia, April is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2023 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 2011 with at least $6.2M 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 | Meriwether, Georgia | 6.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| March 26, 2023 | EF3 | Meriwether, Georgia | 21.7 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 5 | N/A |
| April 27, 2011 | EF2 | Meriwether, Georgia | 12.61 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $6.0M |
| April 27, 2011 | EF2 | Meriwether, Georgia | 5.53 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 18, 2013 | EF2 | Meriwether, Georgia | 9.33 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $125K |
| May 11, 2008 | EF2 | Meriwether, Georgia | 2.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| January 12, 2023 | EF2 | Meriwether, Georgia | 17.91 mi | 1060 yd | 0 | 4 | N/A |
| January 12, 2023 | EF2 | Meriwether, Georgia | 23.3 mi | 1500 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 29, 2024 | EF1 | Meriwether, Georgia | 24.62 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $6.0M |
| April 13, 1980 | F1 | Meriwether, Georgia | 25.8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| November 20, 1974 | F1 | Meriwether, Georgia | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 15 | $250K |
| May 26, 2015 | EF1 | Meriwether, Georgia | 9.75 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
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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.