Tornado History

Wilkinson Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Wilkinson, Georgia. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1980 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of EF2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $375K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes13
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$375K
Avg Length5.3 mi
Avg Width260 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Wilkinson, Georgia

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Wilkinson, Georgia with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 19.45 miles in Wilkinson, Georgia
Widest tornado: 895.0 yards in Wilkinson, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Apr 3, 2017

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Wilkinson, Georgia, April 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.

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Summary: 2017 was the most active year with 6 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 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.

$205K$20K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2017 with at least $205K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 April 3, 20172017EF2 March 1, 20072007EF1 May 11, 20082008EF1 March 3, 20192019F1 March 21, 19801980EF1 April 3, 20172017EF1 January 21, 20172017EF1 April 5, 20222022EF0 April 3, 20172017EF0 April 3, 20172017EF0 April 1, 20162016EF0 April 3, 20172017EF0 December 11, 20212021© 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 3, 2017EF2Wilkinson, Georgia3.26 mi200 yd00$100K
March 1, 2007EF2Wilkinson, Georgia13.27 mi895 yd00$30K
May 11, 2008EF1Wilkinson, Georgia19.45 mi100 yd00$50K
March 3, 2019EF1Wilkinson, Georgia3.08 mi630 yd00$45K
March 21, 1980F1Wilkinson, Georgia0.2 mi67 yd01$25K
April 3, 2017EF1Wilkinson, Georgia3.49 mi350 yd00$20K
January 21, 2017EF1Wilkinson, Georgia5.84 mi100 yd00$10K
April 5, 2022EF1Wilkinson, Georgia6.41 mi400 yd00N/A
April 3, 2017EF0Wilkinson, Georgia0.17 mi100 yd00$30K
April 3, 2017EF0Wilkinson, Georgia4.11 mi90 yd00$25K
April 1, 2016EF0Wilkinson, Georgia0.26 mi100 yd00$20K
April 3, 2017EF0Wilkinson, Georgia5.75 mi150 yd00$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.

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