Columbia storm history
Storm events recorded in Columbia, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
403
Total events
8
Tornadoes
104
Hail
42
Floods
1
Deaths
$231.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Significant and widespread tree and power line damage across the county. Vast majority of the county lost power for an extended period of time and many roads were closed. Falling trees and wind caused substantial structural damage across the county. At least 5103 homes sustained …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Columbia County dispatch reported powerlines down at the intersection of White Oak and Pineridge Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Columbia County dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Stevens Creek and Evans to Lock Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Columbia County Dispatch reported a tree down along I20 at Mile Marker 190. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Columbia County Dispatch reported trees down along Columbia Rd at Old Belair Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported a tree fell on the home causing significant damage. Time estimated by radar. No injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported via social media a picture of a tree down on Washington Rd near Tubman Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media report with video showing swiftly flowing water from overflowing Uchee Creek onto Barnsley Dr flooding the road with trash bins floating down the street and causing property damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media report with video showing significant flooding of property in back yard of residence from Mt Enna Branch out of its banks. Swiftly moving water level was up to the jumping surface of a trampoline (around 4 ft).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple social media reports of significant water flowing across Furys Ferry Rd from Jones Creek out of its banks. Reports of water 2-3 ft high at the headlights of cars driving through the water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Columbia County EM reported water rising in the yard of a residence approaching the home.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Columbia County EM reported water over the road on Furys Ferry Rd near Southern Pines Drive at Jones Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Georgia Power website reported power outages on Morris Calloway Road due to a fallen tree. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of power lines down in the Crystal Creek subdivision in Martinez.
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. Most of the public reports were generally between 1 to 2 inches with the highest report near Appling of 3.5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A brief band of heavy snow mixed with sleet moved into the county on the morning of the 10th. A member of the public reported 0.6 accumulation of snow and sleet in Martinez. This impacted the morning commute with several accidents and road closures reported, especially near the R…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media forwarded reports of tree damage near the intersection of Georgia highway 223 and US highway 221. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trained spotter reported Old Brezelia Rd closed due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trained spotter reported flooding across N Old Belair Rd near Columbia Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Columbia County dispatch reported trees down along Appling Harlem Rd and I-20.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Columbia County dispatch reported a tree fell on power lines at Cottonwood Dr and Old Thompson Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Columbia County dispatch reported a tree fell on a residence along Creekview Cir in Evans. No injuries reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Columbia County dispatch reported a tree fell on a power line at Lone Oak near Gordon Hwy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Columbia County Emergency Manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Ansley Pl and S Louisville St in Harlem. The EM also reported a tree down near the intersection of Peachtree St and S Louisville St on the south side of Harlem.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Columbia County dispatch relayed multiple reports of thunderstorm wind damage in the vicinity. The reports are: trees down on powerlines at Mistletoe Rd and Cobbham Rd, trees and powerlines down along Marshall Rd, multiple trees down near Ray Owens Rd and Cobbham Rd, numerous tre…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Columbia County Dispatch reported a creek overflowing Furys Ferry Rd at Southern Pines Dr.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Augusta Media reported a pond overflowing into property along Farmington Dr in Evans.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast Media reported flood waters entering homes in the Ivy Falls neighborhood of Grovetown, GA.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Columbia County Emergency Management reported flash flooding at the intersection of Williams Few Parkway and Washington Rd in Evans.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Columbia County Dispatch reported flash flooding entering the Dollar General Market in Harlem.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported dime to quarter size hail near the intersection of S. Old Belair Road and Millhaven Road in Evans. The hail continued for 5 minutes.
Hail Hail
HAM Radio Operator reported dime size hail near the intersections of Highway 383 and S. Belair Road and Highway 232 and Columbia Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on power lines at Clarks Hill Rd and Petersburg Rd. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on power lines at Crawford Pl and Haire Baxton Rd. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across western Columbia Co.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed including trees down on William Few Pkwy near Grovetown HS.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator forwarded a report of quarter sized hail at Old Belair Road. Specific location not provided. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator forwarded a report of dime sized hail at Owens Road and Belair Road. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Public report of penny sized hail in Martinez. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down, blocking all westbound lanes of Interstate 20 at mile marker 190, near Lewiston Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and power line down on Scotts Ferry Road near Scotts Ferry Trail. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and power line down on Clarks Hill Road and Lake Springs Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and power line down on Clarks Hill Road and Lake Springs Road. Time estimated by radar.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Columbia County Emergency Manager reported scattered trees down due to winds across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple downed trees on Hwy 47 just south of Clarks Hill Lake. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed at 6212 Holloway Rd. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at the intersection of Cobbham Rd and Gross Place Rd, along White Oak Campground Rd, and the intersection of White Oak Rd and Morris Callaway Rd. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed at Wildwood Park, Captain John Brown Rd, Clarks Hill Rd, Ridge Rd, and Marina Pkwy. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Harp Dr, and near the intersection of Harlem Wrens Rd and Boggy Gut Creek Rd. A power line was downed along Freeman Harriss Rd. Time estimated.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 1 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 1 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |