Tornadoes in DeKalb County
The Storm Prediction Center records 20 tornadoes whose paths touched DeKalb County, Georgia between 1950 and 2024. They killed 8 people and injured 304. The busiest month is March, with 3 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 24 March 1975. The most recent was on 29 December 2024.
- 20tornadoes
- 8deaths
- 304injuries
- 747per 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 DeKalb County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 6 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 35% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 25% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
DeKalb 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 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for DeKalb County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Atlanta, Georgia tornado24 March 1975, F3, 3 deaths, 152 injuries, 14.8 miles long
- Longest path: Georgia tornado31 March 1973, F2, 2 deaths, 100 injuries, 72.4 miles long
- Most recent: Georgia tornado29 December 2024, EF0, 0.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in DeKalb 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.