Chattahoochee County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
13
Tornado reports
21
Hail reports
6
Floods since 1996
193
All events
2
Deaths
$26.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Chattahoochee County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 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.
A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, GA concluded that an F1 tornado had touched down at the intersection of Sightseeing Road and Lavoy Road in the northern portion of Fort Benning and traveled north-northeast toward the Upatoi Cre…
The Columbus Ledger-Inquirer reported that 19 soldiers were injured at the Fort Benning military reservation while outside doing training maneuvers. This information was confirmed with the Fort Benning military police.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Chattahoochee County remained under D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on October 14, 2025, the county sustained 25 weeks at or above the D2 threshold through the end of March, w…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Chattahoochee County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 14, 2025, the county sustained 20 consecutive weeks at or above the D2 threshold as of the en…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall began in the morning hours of the 18th and quickly accumulated to between 1 and 3 inches across the county. Snowfall ended by late morning.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Chattahoochee County experienced a significant degradation into D3 (Extreme Drought) during January. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on October 14, 2025, the county sustained 16 consecutive weeks of D2 or greater intensity…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Chattahoochee County on October 14, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 2 to 4 inches of snow occurred across the county resulting in numerous roads becoming icy and snowpacked.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down on the east side of Fort Benning over northeast Chattahoochee County as a line of strong to severe thunderstorms crossed the area. Given the location of the tornado, majority of the damage was to trees that were seen snapped or uprooted. An aerial survey al…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 50 mph for several hours. A gust to 39 mph was recorded at the Lawson Army Airfield AWOS at 2:00 AM EST and a gust to 38 mph was recorded at the Ft. Benning RAWS at 2:10 AM EST.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Chattahoochee County 011 center reported a tree blown down along Firetower Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and powerlines reported down in and around Ft. Benning. Trees also fell on 2 structures and 2 vehicles. One structure had a roof blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust of 55 mph at Ft Benning AWOS.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Chattahoochee County 911 center reported a tree blown down near the intersection of Old Louvale Road and Jamestown Road in Cusseta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report was received over social media of a tree blown down on Sightseeing Road near the Bernheim Dental Clinic on Ft. Benning.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported at least 3 trees down at the entrance of River Bend Park. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported multiple trees and power lines down between the 15th mile marker along Hwy 520 and Missouri River Road, just south of Cusseta.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A National Weather Service survey consisting of an analysis of measured wind data, along with reports from Emergency Managers and various other local, state and federal officials, found that tropical storm conditions occurred in the county. There were numerous reports of trees an…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Chattahoochee County 911 center reported multiple trees and power lines blown down across Ft. Benning, including along Louis Street, Marne Road, Dixie Road and 10th Mountain Division Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Chattahoochee County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down along Broad Street in the Cusseta area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Around an inch of snow accumulation was estimated across the county based on news media and public reports.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. A wind gust of 47 mph was measured at Lawson Army Airfield on Fort Benning. Some customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain fel…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Manager reported a dirt road washed out as a result of runoff from heavy rain. Radar estimates indicate rainfall amounts of 4 to 5 inches in the area, with locally higher amounts possible.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak, short-lived tornado touched down on a remote section of the Ft. Benning Army Reservation. Due to the sensitive nature of the location, a National Weather Service survey team could not access the site, however official from Ft. Benning flew over the site and provided the N…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Chattahoochee County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down and blocking the roadway on Vibbert Avenue near Olson Hall on Fort Benning.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Management reported extensive flooding of southbound Highway 27 near 8th Division Road and at 10th Mountain Division near Russ Pond. Flooding of roadways was also reported at Indianhead Road, Vibbert Road, Wold Avenue, Kilgore Road, Ingersoll Avenue, Sargent Court, Durh…
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Chattahoochee County Emergency Manager reported 5 trees blown down along Riverbend Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Chattahoochee County 911 Center reported a tree blown down onto Miller Road in Cusseta.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Chattahoochee County Emergency Manager reported a few roads and culverts were washed out in the Cusseta area due to rapidly flowing streams and creeks in flood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 62 MPH was recorded by the ASOS at Lawson Army Airfield at Ft Benning.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The Ft. Benning Emergency Manager reported that a tornado moved across the Chattahoochee River from Alabama into Georgia and tracked across southern Ft. Benning. The tornado moved over mainly undeveloped, forested areas of Ft. Benning where numerous trees were downed. Based on in…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A NWS storm survey team found that an EF-1 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 107 MPH, touched down in Chattahoochee County around the town of Cusseta along U.S. Highway 27. The tornado tracked northeast around 18 miles mile before crossing into Marion County near County Road 6…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A significant winter storm impacted north and central Georgia on the 28th. Snow and sleet began Tuesday afternoon, accumulating to widespread amounts of 1 to 2 inches of snow, up to a half inch of sleet, and between a quarter and a half inch of freezing rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Chattahoochee County 911 Center reported that a tree was blown down onto Highway 520 at Fort Benning.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Fort Benning Emergency Manager estimated wind gusts to 60 MPH that caused damage to several trees on this portion of the military reservation. Dime-sized hail was also reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Cusseta Police reported several trees down along Highways 26 and 520.
Heat Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat Heat
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee impact north and central Georgia.
Drought Drought
Chattahoochee County, while not declared a Primary Natural Disaster Area, crop loss was significant enough that the county did qualify for natural disaster assistance from the drought.
Hail Hail
The public observed quarter-sized hail east of the Eelbeck/West Fort Benning area in northeast Chattahoochee county.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down within the Fort Benning Military Reservation approximately seven miles east-northeast of the Fort Benning Lawson Army Air Field or about…
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail was observed by the Fort Benning military police at Lawson Army Air field and by the public in Fort Benning elsewhere within Fort Benning. WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail likely continued eastward to just north of Cusseta before the thunders…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 12 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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