Bibb storm history
Storm events recorded in Bibb, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
489
Total events
24
Tornadoes
94
Hail
20
Floods
7
Deaths
$29.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, GA concluded that an EF3 tornado which originally touched down approximately four miles east of Knoxville in Crawford county, continued east-northeast into Bibb county lifting just southeast of Lizella. T…
The ASOS observer measured an inch of snow accumulation at the Macon airport. The Bibb County Emergency Manager reported several accidents caused by the slick roads. On I-75 around mile marker 160, a car slid off of the roadway hitting the guardrail. A second car also lost contro…
The Bibb County Emergency Manager reported golf ball to lime size hail on the south side of Macon from around the intersection of Allen Road and Houston Road to the Middle Georgia Regional Airport.
A picture of several golf ball size hail stones that fell on Hartley Bridge Road was received via social media.
A damage survey conducted by meteorologists from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down approximately five miles northwest of Macon and tracked 2.5 to 3.5 miles lifting approximately five miles north-nort…
Several reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the western half of Bibb county from Lizella and Lake Tobesofkee to near Macon. There was even one report of tennis-ball-sized hail near Lizella. The hail decreased to quarter size as the storm moved into the western subu…
A storm spotter observed golf ball-sized hail just north of the Macon Regional Airport on Hartly Bridge Road. An amateur radio operator relayed a report of half-dollar-sized hail from southern Bibb county and a trained spotter observed quarter-sized hail in southern Bibb county, …
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down near Lizella and continued across Bibb county into extreme western Twiggs county near Dry Branch producing sporadic, but significant dam…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station reported wind gust of 63 mph fw6311 macon.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The first indications of damage were along Highway 23 as the tornado emerged from the swamp directly along the Bibb-Twiggs County line. Tree damage could be seen along both sides of the roadway.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado lifted just east of Hawkinsville Rd in extreme southeast Bibb County where a few trees were downed and had blocked the road for a few hours following the tornado. The tornado traveled 7.0 miles with maximum winds of 75 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast reports tree down in the area of Zebulon Rd near Forsyth Rd and Rivoli Dr.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The ASOS station at Macon (KMCN) reported a 59 mph wind gust.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down on I-75 southbound near the exit for SR 247/US 41 and Pio Nono Ave, which blocked the right two lanes.
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A utility line was reported down in the vicinity of Lucille Driskell Circle.
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A tree was reported down on Log Cabin Drive .
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail on Liberty Estates Drive.
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Several trees down on Riggins Mill Rd near the Ga-87 Connector and Hwy 80.
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Tree down near intersection of Eisenhower Pkwy and Broadway.
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Tree down on Fulton Mill Rd between Dixon Rd and Hunnicutt Rd.
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Tree down near intersection of Glenrock Ct and Pine Knoll Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down that was blocking entrance to a hospital. Power outages also reported around this area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell in the backyard of a home on Wakefield Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Media report of trees and powerlines down at Lamar Road and Zebulon Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines down blocking the road on Tucker Road near Bellview Church.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reports that a microburst occurred near mile marker 6 on interstate 16. Trees down on both sides of the interstate with cars pulled off to the side.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding of the on ramp for I-75, stalling one vehicle. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 4 inches of rain fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down and vehicle damaged at Mercer University Drive on Mercer University Campus.
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Multiple trees and powerlines down on Eastview Ave and Shurling Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a tree down at Beaumont Heights and Williamson Rd.
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Report of a few trees down on Walden Rd east of US 41.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down along and between both Liberty Church Rd and Griffin Rd.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail on S Walden Rd near intersection of Duffey Dr.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down on the north side of Macon, very near the Piedmont Northside Hospital, taking down a few trees as it moved northeast. More significant damage was quickly seen around the Wimbush Road and Old Lundy Road intersection. A church steeple was heavily damage…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours. A gust to 43 mph was recorded at the Macon ASOS (KMCN) at 2:56 AM EST.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Macon-Bibb County 911 center reported several trees blown down from Macon in the vicinity of the I-75/I-16 interchange eastward to Franklinton Road near the Jones County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Bibb County 911 center reported a tree blown down onto a home on Sherbrooke Drive. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Bibb County 911 center reported a few trees blown down across the north side of Macon from around the intersection of Forest Hill Road and Lokchapee Drive to around the intersection of Rogres Avenue and Robin Lyn Court.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported several residences with flooded yards in the Nowell Estates neighborhood. Water was at least one feet deep in the roadway. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches occurred in the area, with isolated higher amounts to 8 inches, causing the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A state official reported water over the roadway near the intersection of Gray Highway and Clinton Road. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches occurred in the area, with isolated higher amounts to 8 inches, causing the flash flooding.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado briefly touched down in Macon as a line of severe storms moved through the city. The tornado first touched down on Edgewater Drive causing a tree to fall onto a house. The storm crossed I-475 and ripping shingles and roofing material off of 2 hotels next to the intersta…
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Tree reported down at Knoxville and Moncreif.
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Report of multiple trees down near Payne City.
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EM reports multiple trees down just northeast of Macon.
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Tree reported down on a house at the 2600 block of Riverview Road.
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The Macon-Bibb Emergency Manager reported a few trees and power lines blown down across the northern and eastern portions of Macon from the Wimbish Hills area to near the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 2 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 1 |
| 2007 | 16 | 2 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 12 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 8 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |