Tornado History
Pickens Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pickens, Georgia. The records below identify 10 tornadoes from 1959 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $21.9M, with 1 deaths and 28 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pickens, 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 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Pickens, Georgia with 1 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 14 miles in Pickens, Georgia
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Pickens, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 20, 2023
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pickens, Georgia, April is the most active month with 5 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 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 2011 with at least $11.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1974 | F4 | Pickens, Georgia | 7.6 mi | 200 yd | 1 | 17 | $2.5M |
| April 27, 2011 | EF3 | Pickens, Georgia | 6.74 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $8.0M |
| November 11, 2002 | F2 | Pickens, Georgia | 14 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 10 | $5.6M |
| April 5, 1985 | F2 | Pickens, Georgia | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 15, 1965 | F2 | Pickens, Georgia | 11.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 5, 2011 | EF1 | Pickens, Georgia | 4.91 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.0M |
| February 10, 1959 | F1 | Pickens, Georgia | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 10, 2009 | EF1 | Pickens, Georgia | 3.42 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| July 20, 2023 | EF1 | Pickens, Georgia | 1.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 20, 2023 | EF0 | Pickens, Georgia | 2.45 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.