Burke County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1963 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
23
Tornado reports
72
Hail reports
25
Floods since 1996
382
All events
2
Deaths
$9.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Burke County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 23 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.
An supercell tornado tracked across Burke county and severely damaged several homes and buildings. Numerous trees and powerlines were damaged. There was one critical injury and several other minor injuries.
Significant widespread tree and power line damage throughout the county. Large section of the county without power and many structures were damaged by fallen trees. NWS storm survey estimated maximum wind gusts were between 90 to 100+mph. Areas of flooding with 2 day rainfall tot…
A 69 year old woman died was found dead of heat exhaustion in her home in the 200 block of Hometract Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richmond County dispatch reported power lines down on State Road 88 near Hopson Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Planters Electric reported a tree down on power lines causing power outages.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Burke County dispatch reported that the 15100 block of Hwy 23 was flooded with water covering both lanes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
DOT in Burke County reported trees down on Craig Rd near Winter Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
DOT in Burke County reported trees down on Scarlett Oaks Dr. Time estimated by radar.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Multiple public reports of 3 to 4 inches of snow accumulation around Waynesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke county EM reported trees down on powerlines along Joyner Oglesby Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke county EM reported trees down blocking roadway at Lake Eleanor Road and Gough Spur Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke County dispatch reported powerlines down at 1071 Hwy 80 in Burke County. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke County dispatch reported a tree down along Herndon Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke County Dispatch reported a tree down blocking both lanes at Thompson Bridge Rd and Hwy 24. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke County Dispatch reported trees down on Rosier Rd in between Highways 305 and 56.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke County dispatch reports trees down over the road in the 2500 block of Porter Carswell Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke County dispatch reported a tree down at Porter Carswell Road and Drake Road. Time estimated by radar.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey determined that one of two close proximity EF-0 tornadoes touched down east of Girard, GA with peak wind speeds of 80 mph. The northernmost tornado began near the intersection of Stoney Bluff Road and Thankful Church Road where it snapped s…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service storm survey determined one of two close proximity tornadoes touched down east Girard. The southern most of these two tornadoes began along Royal Road just north of Stoney Bluff Road causing minor tree damage. Moving northeast, the tornado caused shingle …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reported tree blocking the roadway near the intersection of Herndon Road and Dilane Plantation Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheriff Dispatch reported a tree down blocking both lanes at the intersection of Johnson Road and Ellison Bridge Road near Sardis.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke county EM reported power lines down at highway 305 and Magruder Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke county EM reported trees down at highway 56.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light snow began in the county by late morning and continued on and off through the day, with bands of moderate snow by mid afternoon and into the evening. Widespread reports of 1 to 3 inches of snow, with most reports around the town of Waynesboro and areas to the south. Reports…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of trees down at the intersection of highway 24 and Bailey Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down just east of Vidette, GA on 9/26/24. This was in association with the initial outer bands of Hurricane Helene. The tornado is radar/EM confirmed as the widespread damage to trees and infrastructure in Burke County, GA made it impossible to survey this…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Burke County EM reported Hwy 305 near McGruder Rd washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hwy 305 was closed from Vidette to Midville due to flooding. Floodwaters pushed a vehicle off the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Burke County EM reported Hwy 80 at Coursey Rd flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hwy 24 near Margaret Ln flooded.
Flood Flood
Burke County Emergency Manager reported a couple of flooded roadways in Midville, Georgia; one at Cemetery Street and another at Trout Street. Both roads were closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Burke County Emergency Management reported Herndon Road was closed with water running over the roadway 2 miles North of Byne Sunshine Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
GDOT and Burke County EM reported Highway 24 between Thompson Bridge Road and the Town of Alexander had to be closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Burke County EM reported multiple flooded roadways in the Town of Sardis including North Mill Street, Cemetery Street, and along Old Sardis Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Burke County EM reported roadway flooded at the intersection of Drake Road and Highway 25 South.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Burke County EM reported Highway 23 at Black Road is flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Burke County Sheriff's Office reported Mill Pond Road near Murray Hill Road is closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Burke County Dispatch reported flash flooding on W Four Points Rd in four different spots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke County dispatch reported multiple trees down on Hwy 56 near Frank Farmer Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke County Emergency Manager reported a down tree blocking River Rd near Hwy 80.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke County Emergency Manager reported trees down on Allen Chapel Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Plant Vogtle employees reported several trees fell on the power plant property near the Savannah River.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Burke County EM reported multiple power lines down along property at Pebble Rd near St. Clair road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed, primarily across the southern half of Burke Co.
A tree fell on a person in Sardis and caused minor injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree was partially blocking the road at Quaker Rd and Spread Oak Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed on Creek Rd partially blocking the road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong gradient wind gusts took down several trees across the county.
Flood Flood
Burke County Law Enforcement reported several flooded roadways throughout the county.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 2 |
| 2024 | 25 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 3 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 1 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 2 |
| 2008 | 19 | 4 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 1 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
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