Tornadoes in Harris County
The Storm Prediction Center records 27 tornadoes whose paths touched Harris County, Georgia between 1953 and 2024. They killed 23 people and injured 111. The busiest month is April, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 3 March 2019. The most recent was on 27 May 2024.
- 27tornadoes
- 23deaths
- 111injuries
- 582per 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 Harris County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 6 | 22% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 56% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Harris County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Harris County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Auburn, Alabama tornado3 March 2019, EF4, 23 deaths, 90 injuries, 68 miles long
- Most recent: Georgia tornado27 May 2024, EF1, 4.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Harris County
- Auburn, Alabama tornado3 March 2019, EF4, 23 deaths, 90 injuries, 68 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.