Decatur storm history
Storm events recorded in Decatur, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
349
Total events
28
Tornadoes
26
Hail
16
Floods
1
Deaths
$334.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Lightning struck Lady Moon Farms, resuling in 1 fatality and 2 injuries.
Numerous trees and power lines were down throughout the county. Of the two dozen homes affected by flood waters and winds, nine were damaged and one was destroyed. Several roads were washed away in the Climax area where up to 20 inches of rain fell. One business suffered major da…
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fence damage occurred in Brinson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An irrigation pivot flipped near Highway 84 and Highway 310.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KBGE gusted to 61 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Bainbridge RAWS station TT665 measured a wind gust of 69 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In the area of 3500 Vada Road, there were large oak trees down, power lines down, and some roof damage.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold wind chills of 5-10 degrees occurred.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
In general, between 4 and 8 inches of snow fell across the county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mobile home was tilted over at about a 30 degree angle off its blocks.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Brindon and Cofty Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Stubbs Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KBGE gusted to 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across Decatur county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Faceville Highway near the county line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The City of Bainbridge Boat Basin Weatherstem gusted to 71 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
RAWS station TT665 gusted to 63 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near Miller Ave and Lake Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near Copeland St and Martin St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
RAWS station TT665 gusted to 51 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down on Andrew Avery Road near the county border.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree resulted in a power outage across the area.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto Martin Luther King Jr Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado developed near Lake Douglas road and moved rapidly east, crossing Alday Road before dissipating in a heavily wood area. Convergent tree damage was used to differentiate the tornado track from widespread straight-line wind damage surrounding the path. No structural…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado developed near Salem Church road and Handville Road, damaging a farm and crossing a field before dissipating near Bradley Street, just north of Climax, Georgia. The tornado caused significant damage to trees and a farm equipment storage building along the path, pu…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and blocking Highway 253 southwest of Bainbridge. There was also some minor roof damage to a structure in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were blown down west of Bainbridge. In addition, two shops in the industrial park had doors blown in.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Bainbridge Airport AWOS measured a peak gust of 56 knots.
Hail Hail
There were multiple reports of pea to quarter size hail from west of Bainbridge.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 38 | 2 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 35 | 1 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 5 | 5 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |