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Tornado History
Washington Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Washington, Georgia. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1958 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.5M, with 0 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (1.4/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Washington, Georgia with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 11.44 miles in Washington, Georgia
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Washington, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 13, 2020
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Washington, Georgia, April is the most active month with 8 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 6 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 2020 with at least $370K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 14, 1975 | F2 | Washington, Georgia | 6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 7 | $250K |
| October 1, 1989 | F2 | Washington, Georgia | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 13, 2020 | EF1 | Washington, Georgia | 11.44 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 20, 2008 | EF1 | Washington, Georgia | 4.6 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| January 21, 2017 | EF1 | Washington, Georgia | 8.38 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| April 3, 2017 | EF1 | Washington, Georgia | 2.77 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| January 21, 2017 | EF1 | Washington, Georgia | 1.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| March 3, 2019 | EF1 | Washington, Georgia | 0.55 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| March 3, 2019 | EF1 | Washington, Georgia | 0.18 mi | 85 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| March 3, 2019 | EF1 | Washington, Georgia | 1.41 mi | 290 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
| April 3, 2017 | EF1 | Washington, Georgia | 5.72 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| January 21, 2017 | EF1 | Washington, Georgia | 2.59 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.