Atkinson County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
31
Hail reports
8
Floods since 1996
196
All events
0
Deaths
$658K
Property damage
Tornado paths in Atkinson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Atkinson County EMA, GA WeatherSTEM measured 3.01 inches of rain. Rain began around 2 AM EDT. Heaviest rain fell between 130 PM and 330 PM.
Drought Drought
Beneficial rainfall improved the Extreme (D3) drought to Severe (D2) on June 9th.
Drought Drought
Despite some beneficial rainfall, Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the month of May.
Drought Drought
Lack of beneficial rainfall in April continued the Exceptional (D4) drought for the rest of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mobile home being transported by semi truck was blown off the trailer during transport along Hwy 441 near Axson Rd north of Pearson, GA. Several trees were reported down and minor structure damage was also reported. An RV was also flipped over. Time was estimated from radar.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in March continued the Extreme (D3) drought. Conditions worsened through the month with the county being upgraded to Exceptional (D4) drought on March 24, 2026. Exceptional drought then continued for the rest of the month.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall during February combined with multiple hard freeze events resulted in continuing Extreme Drought (D3) conditions.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall during January combined with multiple freeze events resulted in worsening drought conditions into Extreme (D3) drought by the end of January.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December. Beneficial light rain in mid December helped improve drought conditions.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down onto powerlines in the Kirkland area. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were blown down in Axson. The time of damage was based on radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
At 8:11 am, Atkinson County Emergency Management measured 5 inches of snow in Pearson.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
At 2 am on 9/27, the EM reported multiple county wide calls of citizens trapped in homes. Highest gust recorded in the county was 53 mph from the NNW at about 1:50 am on the 27th, via Atkinson County EMA Weatherstem site. A manufactured home was completely destroyed in Willacooch…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Multiple road closures were reported due to flooded roads. Multiple locations along County Road 170 near Axson, GA were washed out and collapsed. Deep flood water along Lige Road and Wood Duck Rd made them impassable. W Albany Ave in Pearson, GA also suffered extensive flooding w…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a home off of Bostwick Street. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm survey by the county EM showed numerous large softwood trees blown down along Bridgetown Road, just south of Countryside Road. The time of damage was based on radar. Radar velocity showed 70-80 mph winds with this storm.
The county EM reported a large tree was blown along Bostwick Street and destroyed a home. Two inhabitants were transported with injuries to the hospital. Four people in total were displaced. The time of the event was based on radar.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A location about 4 miles NE of Pearson measured 4.74 inches of rain in 24 hours.
Hail Hail
The public shared an image via social media of nickel size hail near Pearson. The time of the report was based on radar.
Hail Hail
The public reported nickel size hail near Pearson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Destructive straight line winds damaged trees, homes and farm equipment near the GA Highway 135 North corridor. Around 7:35 pm, a mobile home had structure damage off of Dillingham Lane and around the same time locations along Paulk Road had numerous trees snapped and uprooted. A…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical cyclone winds and flooding rainfall impacted the county on 8/30. Numerous trees were blown down on roadways. There were widespread power outages and localized flooding that washed out several roads. Multiple homes were damaged, one home was destroyed due to fallen trees.…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down near Pearson. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A total of 7 different reports of trees blown down were received across the entire county. Most of the notable damage included Sunnyside Church Road and TR Hattaway Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on GA Highway 135N. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Jesse Nugent Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Axson Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on GA Highway 64 eastbound. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down and a power pole was on fire near the intersection of Andrew Lane Road and Old Douglas Highway. The time of the event was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near the cross section of Bent Pine Road and US Highway 441 South.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down that caused power outages in Willacoochee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down across E Austin Avenue. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down by Stokes Way off of Highway 64.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported on Antioch Church Road near Willacoochee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A traffic light and power lines were blown down on Route 441 near Quail Lane. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along north Main Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of thunderstorm wind damage occurred along Axon Road where power lines and trees were blown down along with several damaged sheds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down along Carver Russ Road and Ice Plant Road. A shed on Paulk Street was damage and there was also tree damage in the area. The time of damage was based on radar.
Hail Hail
Quarter size has was observed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An Atkinson county official reported that two trees were down near Cogdell road and fiddler Green road. These fell between 4:40 and 4:50 PM EST. Pea to dime size hail was also reported in the surrounding area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along North Highway 135 near US Highway 82.
Hail Hail
Numerous reports of large hail were reported across the NW tier of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NW Atkinson County reported multiple trees blown down.
Flood Flood
Nearly 50 miles of county roads were damaged by flooding rainfall. Most damage was across NW portions of the county near Willacoochee. Bridgetown Road and Coochee creek had major damage. Most roads become passable about 24 hrs later. Rainfall reports from Coffee and Bacon County …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tri-County Dispatch reported widespread tree and power line damage across Clinch and Atkinson counties.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of power lines blown down occurred across the county. Two trees were blown down near Willacochee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tress and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down across the road in Axson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near Kirkland. The time of damage was based on radar.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
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