Tornadoes in Fulton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 45 tornadoes whose paths touched Fulton County, Georgia between 1954 and 2024. They killed 7 people and injured 271. The busiest month is May, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 24 March 1975. The most recent was on 9 January 2024.
- 45tornadoes
- 7deaths
- 271injuries
- 854per 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 Fulton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 31% |
| F1 / EF1 | 18 | 40% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 22% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Fulton 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 | 2 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 9 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 6 |
| Nov | 6 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Fulton County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Atlanta, Georgia tornado24 March 1975, F3, 3 deaths, 152 injuries, 14.8 miles long
- Longest path: Georgia tornado15 April 1956, F2, 46.8 miles long
- Most recent: Georgia tornado9 January 2024, EF0, 1.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Fulton County
- Atlanta, Georgia tornado24 March 1975, F3, 3 deaths, 152 injuries, 14.8 miles long
- East Point, Georgia tornado10 January 1972, F3, 1 death, 9 injuries, 6.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.