Crisp County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
43
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
304
All events
1
Deaths
$4.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Crisp County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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.
The Crisp county Emergency Management Director reported that a worker at an engineering facility was injured when thunderstorm winds blew a heavy metal door onto the person who as a result suffered serious head injuries. The 51-year old male later died as a result of the injury o…
The Crisp County Emergency Management Director reported extensive flooding across Crisp county as a result of rainfall of five inches or more that had fallen on saturated ground from several prior weeks of wet conditions and above normal rainfall. Several roads within the county …
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Crisp County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on November 11, 2025, the county experienced a very brief period of marginal improvement before dr…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Crisp County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout February. Following the initial onset of D2 on November 11, the county experienced a brief period of marginal improvement before conditions degraded back to D2 levels in J…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain transitioned to snow in the early morning hours of the 18th. Snowfall accumulations of T to 1.5 inches were recorded by mid morning and snowfall ended by late morning.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions returned to Crisp County on January 13. This degradation followed a brief mid-winter reprieve, which had interrupted an initial five-week period of Severe Drought that began on November 11. By the end of Januar…
Hail Hail
EMA reports quarter-sized hail south of Cordele.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station uga39 cordele measured.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ham operator received report of tree down at cemetery rd and ga hwy 257.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 6 to 10 inches of snow across Crisp County. Icy and snow-packed roads led to very dangerous travel.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported multiple trees down across Crisp County, specifically on SR 280, 6th St, SR 30, Pecan St, SR 257, SR 90, Hatley Rd, and Lakeview Cir.
Hail Hail
One inch hail reported by em at cannon branch rd and cannon rd.
Hail Hail
One inch hail report at hatley rd and ga 90.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Six power poles downed along hatley road in between arabi williford rd and stokes rd. just off of east ga hwy 90.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed across ga hwy 300 southbound at Lakeshore Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on Scenic Route south of Georgia Veterans State Park.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down over Lake Blackshear with damage quickly occuring where Scenic Route meets North Cedar Creek Rd. Numerous trees, some large pines, were snapped near the base and uprooted as the tornado tracked along North Cedar Creek Rd toward South Coney Rd. Several homes…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree uprooted in the 900 block of Scenic Route.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on powerlines in the 200 block of South Cedar Creek.
Hail Hail
EM via law enforcement reported 1 inch hail in Arabi and surrounding locations. Spotters also reported 1 inch hail just east along I-75.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down near the intersection of Cannon Rd and US hwy 280.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of trees and powerlines down along hwy 90 near 300 roughly 2 miles south of town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of numerous trees down along Old Hatley Rd near Hwy 90.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of trees down in wooded area along Penia Rd near Old Penia Rd and Penia Rd N.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of multiple trees down with car in ditch at 900 block of Cemetery Rd between Old Tremont Rd and Dorough Rd N.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down on Cannon Rd Near Milepond Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A survey team was sent to examine damage along the Crisp and Dooly county line and found a wide swath of damage, including dozens of trees down and 3 sheds/carports destroyed, primarily along and east of US Hwy 41 between Cordele and Vienna and along County Lin Rd east of Interst…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Approximately 2000 customers without power across southern limits of Cordele due to multiple trees and powerlines down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on powerlines along Buford Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of power poles were snapped along highway 41.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were downed, shingles were removed from roofs, and trampolines were blown around in the Meadow Park area just north of Cordele.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed in the Drayton road area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down near intersection of Ferry Landing Rd and Clay Pit Rd.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail reported near the town of Wenona.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down near the intersection of Valhalla Rd S and Cannon Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down at on Hwy 41 near the intersection with Cofer Rd East.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Crisp County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down from Wenona to Raines.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported a 5-acre farm pond was overwhelmed by runoff from heavy rainfall, causing the failure of the dam. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches occurred over the area, falling on already saturated soils, resulting in flash flooding in the county.
Flood Flood
The Emergency Manager reported that small ponds and a creek behind the Cedar Lake Subdivision were flooding, threatening nearby homes. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred in the area, falling on saturated soils, resulting in flooding.
Flood Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding of Crane Lake, threatening ten nearby homes. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred, falling on wet soils, causing the rising water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported multiple road closures around Cordele due to water over the roadways, including Royal Road, Cemetery Road, Highway 41 North, and Old Albany Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soil…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported water was impacting residences off East 8th Avenue. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3.5 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already saturated soils, causing flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported high water from Cedar Creek and a small lake was approaching nearby homes. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3.5 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already saturated soils, causing flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported rising water was threatening a home near the intersection of Ogburn Road and Stewart Street. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3.5 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already saturated soils, causing flash flooding.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey determined an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 75 mph and a maximum path width of 100 yards touched down between Market Avenue and Highway 41, toppling and overturning a shed off of blocks and lifting part of a metal roof off an industrial…
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
The Crisp County Sheriff's Department reported dime size hail east of Cordele, near Penia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Crisp County 911 center reported trees blown down from the Lake Blackshear area along Scenic Route to Cordele.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
Thousands of trees across county were destroyed including numerous Pecan orchards. More than 100 homes sustained at least some damage with 5-6 houses completely destroyed due to the wind and/or trees falling on the homes. Near Arabi, there was measured wind gust of 76 MPH by a re…
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
A 76 MPH peak wind gust measured by UGA weather station at Hardin Farms in Arabi.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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