Tornado History
Pike Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pike, Georgia. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1971 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.1M, with 0 deaths and 22 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pike, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
January is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Pike, Georgia with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 30.98 miles in Pike, Georgia
Widest tornado: 2,200.0 yards in Pike, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Jan 12, 2023
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pike, Georgia, January 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 5 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 2006 with at least $750K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2006 | F3 | Pike, Georgia | 3 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 3 | $750K |
| January 12, 2023 | EF3 | Pike, Georgia | 30.98 mi | 2200 yd | 0 | 18 | N/A |
| March 18, 2013 | EF2 | Pike, Georgia | 4.01 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $160K |
| January 12, 2023 | EF2 | Pike, Georgia | 8.35 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 12, 2023 | EF2 | Pike, Georgia | 23.3 mi | 1500 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 26, 1971 | F1 | Pike, Georgia | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| May 17, 1980 | F1 | Pike, Georgia | 6.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 3, 2000 | F1 | Pike, Georgia | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Pike, Georgia | 3.56 mi | 1056 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| January 12, 2023 | EF1 | Pike, Georgia | 5.39 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 12, 2023 | EF1 | Pike, Georgia | 2.53 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 10, 2020 | EF0 | Pike, Georgia | 2.13 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.