Tornado History
Upson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Upson, Georgia. The records below identify 20 tornadoes from 1963 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.2M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Upson, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
January is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Upson, Georgia with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 15.6 miles in Upson, Georgia
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Upson, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Jan 21, 2017
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Upson, 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: 2017 was the most active year with 7 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 $500K 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 13, 2020 | EF3 | Upson, Georgia | 15.6 mi | 1200 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF2 | Upson, Georgia | 4.23 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| January 21, 2017 | EF2 | Upson, Georgia | 5.24 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| January 11, 1963 | F2 | Upson, Georgia | 5.2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 10, 1990 | F1 | Upson, Georgia | 3 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| March 29, 1991 | F1 | Upson, Georgia | 3 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 6, 1996 | F1 | Upson, Georgia | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| January 11, 2020 | EF1 | Upson, Georgia | 0.34 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| January 21, 2017 | EF1 | Upson, Georgia | 5.26 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| January 21, 2017 | EF1 | Upson, Georgia | 5.38 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| March 21, 1980 | F1 | Upson, Georgia | 2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 3, 2017 | EF1 | Upson, Georgia | 6.67 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
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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.