Tornadoes in Cobb County
The Storm Prediction Center records 35 tornadoes whose paths touched Cobb County, Georgia between 1953 and 2024. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is April, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 22 November 1992. The most recent was on 29 December 2024.
- 35tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 110injuries
- 1,030per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Cobb County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 8 | 23% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 26% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Cobb County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Cobb County
- Strongest: Marietta, Georgia tornado22 November 1992, F4, 46 injuries, 20 miles long
- Longest path: Georgia tornado15 April 1956, F2, 46.8 miles long
- Most recent: Georgia tornado29 December 2024, EF1, 2 injuries, 0.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cobb County
- Marietta, Georgia tornado22 November 1992, F4, 46 injuries, 20 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.