Tornado History

Pulaski Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pulaski, Georgia. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1959 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $942K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes15
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$942K
Avg Length2.7 mi
Avg Width78 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Pulaski, Georgia

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Pulaski, Georgia with 0 deaths
1961 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 11.8 miles in Pulaski, Georgia
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Pulaski, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jan 4, 2015

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Pulaski, 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.

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Summary: 1961 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 7 recorded events.

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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1964 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 April 27, 19641964F1 March 21, 19801980F1 May 1, 19891989F1 April 22, 19721972F1 November 20, 19831983F1 April 1, 19591959F1 April 9, 19611961F0 December 28, 20052005EF0 January 4, 20152015EF0 January 4, 20152015EF0 November 23, 20142014F0 March 31, 19611961F0 April 23, 19671967F0 June 27, 19721972EF0 December 30, 2021© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 27, 1964F1Pulaski, Georgia0.5 mi33 yd00$250K
March 21, 1980F1Pulaski, Georgia11.8 mi33 yd00$250K
May 1, 1989F1Pulaski, Georgia1 mi100 yd01$250K
April 22, 1972F1Pulaski, Georgia1 mi100 yd00$25K
November 20, 1983F1Pulaski, Georgia6 mi67 yd00$25K
April 1, 1959F1Pulaski, Georgia0.5 mi33 yd00$2K
April 9, 1961F1Pulaski, Georgia0.7 mi100 yd00$2K
December 28, 2005F0Pulaski, Georgia0.5 mi200 yd00$100K
January 4, 2015EF0Pulaski, Georgia0.16 mi50 yd00$15K
January 4, 2015EF0Pulaski, Georgia2.18 mi100 yd00$10K
November 23, 2014EF0Pulaski, Georgia2.7 mi50 yd00$5K
March 31, 1961F0Pulaski, Georgia0.3 mi17 yd00$2K
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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.

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