Camden storm history
Storm events recorded in Camden, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
455
Total events
25
Tornadoes
94
Hail
12
Floods
0
Deaths
$8.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
National Weather Service Jacksonville Storm Survey revealed damage consistent with EF-3 tornado damage at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, which was confirmed by a 125 knot / 144 mph maximum wind gust measurement from a docked Coast Guard vessel. This is the strongest tornado in r…
An EF1 tornado with peak winds near 100 mph touched down along East St. Mary's River Street, just north of the St. Mary's River, where tree trunks were snapped. The tornado strengthened to peak EF1 intensity and produced significant damage to residences along E. Conyers and Norri…
The tornado touched down at Bartlett and St. Mary's Streets. Evidence of damage was found along Wheeler St., Norris St., and New Point Peter Rd. before the tornado lifted by the Cypress Lakes Subdivision. Eighty homes were caught in the path of the tornado as it moved northeast. …
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A personal weather station KGAWOODB22 measured 2.68 inches of rain in 90 minutes.
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A personal Weather Station Osprey Cove PVH - KGASTMAR22 reported 2.68 inches of rainfall during the past hour.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported in known poor drainage areas in the Kingsland area including Kingsland City Hall and at the intersection of Kings Bay Rd and E King Ave.
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Private Weather Station Roberts Suburban Farm - KGAKINGS108 reported 2.07 inches of rainfall in the past hour.
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A personal weather station Roberts Suburban Farm - KGAKINGS108 reported 4 inches of rainfall. Rain began around 1250 PM EDT. Surrounding sites measured 2 to 4 inches.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning caused damage to electrical equipment at a business along Shadowlawn Drive. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
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A few tree limbs were blown down and dime size hail occurred near Kingsland along St Marys Road and Shadowlawn Drive. The time of the event was based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail reported in Kingsland Georgia.
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A building under construction along the 100 block of Gross Road and a portable restroom were damaged. The restroom was displaced 20-30 ft. The time of damage was based on radar and a nearby weather observation of wind gusts of 45 mph. The cost of damage was unknown but it was est…
Flood Flood
Camden county EM reported localized flooding in flood-prone areas. Public reported later that US 17 near St. Marys river was flooded and appeared impassable.
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A private weather station measured daily storm total rainfall of 3.74 inches.
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Daily storm total rainfall of 4.69 inches was measured just south of Kingsland. Most of the rainfall occurred during the morning of 8/23.
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A public weather station measured 3.86 inches as of 3 pm. Most of the rain fell between 5:30 am and 9:30 am.
Flood Flood
The Camden EM reported that approximately 32 homes were affected by moderate river flooding from the Satilla River along 3R Fish Camp Road. As of 8 am on 8/13, the EM reported that 14 families were relocated due to this flooding.
Flood Flood
The City of Kingsland at intersection of US Highway 17 and GA 40 the intersection is completely underwater. Also Lakes Blvd at East King Ave in underwater and not passing traffic. 8:52 St Marys advised the entrance to Walmart on the Kings Bay Road side is flooded as well.
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A large tree was blown down onto a car along Providence Church Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
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Several wires down in the Waverly and White Oak areas due to thunderstorm winds. Time estimated by radar.
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County dispatch relayed a report of a tree down on a powerline near the intersection of Highway 17 and Kinlaw rd.
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Trees were blown down with some minor structure damage. Power outages occurred across the county. The time of damage was based on radar.
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The daily measured rainfall at the Camden County EOC surpassed 5 inches around 6:13 pm.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was observed.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A video of a funnel cloud that became a landspout was shared by EM. The landspout formed near St. Mary's near 401 East Coyners Street around 4:17 pm and persisted through 4:22 pm where outflow boundaries converged. There was broad rotation in the video around a thin, elevated con…
Lightning struck a home in the Meadows subdivision west of Kingland and cause minor injuries and a house fire. The number of injured was unknown. The extent of fire damage to the home was unknown.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was observed near the intersection of Colesburg Tompkins Road and US Highway 17.
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A spotter in Saint Mary's measured 2.89 inches of rain in 90 minutes.
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A tree was blown down onto power lines at the intersection of GA Highway 110 and Colesburg Tompkins Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
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A tree was blown down across Bishop Circle. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
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A tree was blown down across Highway 17 near the Blue Ridge on the Camden County side. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
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A tree fell onto power lines along Pine Drive. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
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Trees were blown down at the cross section of US Highway 17 and Burnt Fort Road. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
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A power line was blown down by wind on Highway 40 near the Camden and Charlton county line.
Hail Hail
The public took a picture of golf ball size hail near Woodbine.
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Personal weather station 31558 - KGASTMAR59 measured 3.02 inches of rain. Heavy rain began around 2:50 pm. Surrounding sites ranged from 2.5 to 3 inches.
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Georgia DOT reported tree debris was blown down and blocking all lanes of state road 110 at Godley avenue. the time of the event was based on radar data.
Hail Hail
The public estimated quarter size hail.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A woman reported a funnel cloud about 10 to 20 miles north of her location in Kingsland which would put the funnel cloud between Kingsland and Waverly. From her location, she could not determine if the funnel was reaching the ground and no debris or damage was observed. Camden co…
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A station measured 3.47 inches of storm total rainfall. Rain began around 6:50 pm.
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A station along Incachee Road measured 7.25 inches of rainfall. Most fell after 6:50 pm.
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A mesonet station 4 miles WSW of Kingsland measured 5.95 inches of rainfall.
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A mesonet station 1 mile NNW of Woodbine measured 3.60 inches of rainfall from TS Elsa.
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A mesonet site 9 miles west of Kingsland measured storm total rainfall of 4.23 inches from TS Elsa.
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A spotter driving southbound on Interstate 95 near Laurel Island Parkway reported that thunderstorm winds push his vehicle off of the road. The spotter reported a 'potential' tornado. There was not other damage reported in this area. The cost of damage was not reported, but it wa…
Hail Hail
Penny size hail was observed near Colesburg Tomkins Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A spotter observed a tornado tracking east near Mile Marker 22 off of I-95 northbound. The extent of damage was unknown as the tornado path was over marshland. The path length was estimated.
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The City of Kingsland posted information on Social Media that a tree was blown down near the intersection of Georgia Highway 40 and Colerain Road. The time of damage was based on radar data.
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Widespread trees and power lines were blown down across the county. No major structural damage was reported to homes. The time of damage was based on radar.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 12 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 2 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 2 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 23 | 1 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 1 |
| 2001 | 21 | 2 |
| 2000 | 22 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 20 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 2 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |