Echols County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
12
Hail reports
5
Floods since 1996
118
All events
0
Deaths
$2.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Echols County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 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.
Drought Drought
Beneficial rainfall improved the Exceptional Drought (D4) to Extreme (D3) on June 9th and then to Severe (D2) on June 23rd.
Wildfire Wildfire
On the 18th of April, the Pineland Road fire ignited over southern Clinch County, rapidly growing to 2500 acres and into Echols county by the 19th of April due to favorable conditions. Per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), the fire was 98% contained on June 3rd. The fi…
Drought Drought
Despite some beneficial rainfall, Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the month of May.
Wildfire Wildfire
By the 20th of April, the Pineland Road fire that ignited over southern Clinch County crossed into Echols County. On May 1st, the fire was 32,575 acres with 40% containment. The mandatory evacuation order issued for Echols County by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and Echol…
Wildfire Wildfire
By the 20th of April, the Pineland Road fire wildfire that ignited over southern Clinch County crossed into Echols County, with several roads north of route 94E told to prepare to evacuate. The fire grew to 16500 acres by the 21st of April, with a mandatory evacuation issued for …
Drought Drought
Lack of beneficial rainfall in April continued the Exceptional (D4) drought for the rest of the month.
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EM reports about a dozen trees down across the area. Time estimated from radar.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in March continued the Extreme (D3) drought. Conditions worsened through the month with the county being upgraded to Exceptional (D4) drought on March 17, 2026. Exceptional drought then continued for the rest of the month.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall continuing into February combined with multiple hard freeze events resulted in worsening drought conditions into Extreme (D3) with the February 3rd drought monitor update. These conditions continued throughout the month of February.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December. Beneficial light rain in mid December helped improve drought conditions.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall of 2.47 inches fell from 5:45 pm through 7:00 pm.
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A large tree was blown down down and blocked Son Clayton Rd in Echols County Georgia. The time of damage was estimated with radar. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimate for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
At 9 am, the public reported via social media a total of snow mixed with sleet accumulations of 0.8 inches about 9 miles east of Statenville.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
A Weatherstem site in Lake Park measured a wind gust of 90 mph out of the SE at about 1:00 am Friday the 27th. A shelter in place was issued by the county on Thursday Afternoon (26th) ahead of the storm. Approximately 1000 power poles were broken in the county, almost twice of wh…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet station in Statenville measured a 12 hour rainfall of 7.21 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet station near Statenville measured 2.69 inches of storm total rain.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical cyclone winds and flooding rainfall impacted the county on 8/30. An outbuilding was destroyed in Statenville. There were numerous pine trees snapped and live oak trees uprooted. Power lines were down. An NWS Storm Survey determined Statenville experienced sustained winds…
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A tree was blown down.
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Two trees were blown down along Highway 135N between mile markers 12 and 13 near Valentine Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Flood Flood
Echols county dispatch reported that U.S. Highway 41 was still closed due to flooding over the roadway. It was closed for at least 24 hrs due to flood water.
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Two large tree limbs were blown down along Highway 41 near the Lowdes and Echols county line. The cost of damage unknown, but it was estimated for Storm Data inclusion.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
At 1:53 PM EST, an EF0 tornado passed through an area of homes near the intersection of HWY 135 south and Jean circle in Echols county. Damage was reported from multiple sources from the Echols county sheriff department and emergency manager as well as the NWS Jacksonville storm …
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Widespread trees damage was reported county wide. The time of damage was based on radar.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball size hail damaged vehicles. It broke windows and dented tops of cars about 2 miles east of Statenville along Highway 94.
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Trees were blown down along US Highway 441 northbound which blocked the road near Mile Marker 4 in Echols county. The time of the damage was based on radar.
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A tree was blown down across the road near the intersection of Highway 135 north and Howell Road.
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Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
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Power lines were blown down via the REA crew. The time of damage was based on radar.
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Numerous trees were blown down near Statenville. The time of damage was based on radar.
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A tree was blown down across Highway 129 near mile marker 13. The time of the event was based on radar.
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A tree was blown down onto a power line near the intersection of US Highway 129 and GA State Road 94.
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Many trees were blown down near Howell and Mayday. Minor damage occurred to a few building. The time of damage was based on radar.
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Two trees were blown down south of Howell across the road.
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Two trees were blown down onto power lines at mile marker 4 on Highway 129.
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A large tree limb was snapped and fell onto Cypress Lane. The time of damage was based on radar.
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Wind damage occurred to an awning at the law enforcement complex in Statenville. Several trees were also blown down within the Statenville area.
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Howell Road had a tree down.
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Numerous trees were blown down.
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Numerous large trees were blown down.
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A tree was blown down onto U.S. Highway 441 which blocked the southbound lane just north of the Florida Georgia state line. The cost of damage was estimated.
Hail Hail
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Scattered trees were blown down. The time of damage was based on radar.
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Trees were blown down in Echols county.
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Trees were blown down in the western tier of the county.
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Trees were blown down at the intersection of J. Frank Culpepper Road and Bethal Church Road. The time of damage was based on radar imagery.
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A barn roof was damaged due to thunderstorm winds.
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Four trees were blown down along Sardis Church Road. The time of the event was based on radar imagery.
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Trees were blown down across the county.
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Roofs were damage at the intersection of Porter Road and Frank J. Culpepper Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
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