Effingham storm history
Storm events recorded in Effingham, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
569
Total events
15
Tornadoes
116
Hail
11
Floods
2
Deaths
$8.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
An emergency manager reported a 44 inch diameter tree blown down on Highway 17 near Blue Jay Road. A small truck hit the tree after it had fallen. The driver was killed.
An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in Effingham county 1 mile northeast of Springfield, Georgia at 934 PM EDT and traveled southeast approximately 7 miles be…
An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in Effingham county 3.5 miles northeast of Rincon, Georgia and just northwest of the Georgia Power McIntosh Plant around 9…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported Windsor Road flooded, including one car flooded and water going into two home garages.
Lightning Lightning
Effingham Fire and Rescue reported that lightning struck a house along Smithwick Trail and caused damage to the structure.
Hail Hail
An Effingham County emergency manager reported penny size hail in Springfield.
Hail Hail
Local broadcast media relayed a video via social media of penny sized hail along Highway 30 near Kolic Helmey Road.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail was reported near Highway 21 at Old Augusta Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County Emergency Management reported numerous trees and power lines down in the southern portion of Effingham County, primarily east of Eden to the Chatham County line with several roads blocked. A tree fell on a home and caused structural damage in the 100 block of Old…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A rare winter storm produced significant accumulations of snow and sleet across Effingham County. Storm total snow/sleet accumulations were mostly 2.0-4.0 inches across the county. Several CoCoRaHS observers reported including 2.5 inches north of Rincon, 3.0 inches east of Spring…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Effingham County Emergency Management reported 28 instances of trees and power lines down, and related structure damage across the county due to strong winds associated with Helene.
Flood Flood
An Effingham County emergency manager reported a water evacuation in progress along River Oak Drive due to flooding along the Ogeechee River near Eden.
Flood Flood
An Effingham County emergency manager reported evacuations in progress along Edgewater Drive due to flooding along the Ogeechee River.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An Effingham County emergency manager reported around 10 roads washed out across the county. The washed out roads were listed at the following locations: 1100 Block of Arnsdorff Lane, Springfield-Egypt Road and Tarver Pond Drive, Turkey Branch Road, Lorenzo Hurst Road, Old Louisv…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Effingham County Emergency Management reported numerous trees and power lines down across the entire county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A picture was posted on social media of a large tree limb blown down near Griffin Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported a power line down at the intersection of Hodgeville Road and Triumph Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County dispatch reported a tree down at 2915 Little McCall Road. Also, power lines were down at Little McCall Road and Courthouse Road. Local broadcast media reported approximately 2,100 Effingham County residents without power which is likely due to the power lines dow…
Hail Hail
Effingham County dispatch reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of Guyton Road and Courthouse Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County dispatch reported five trees down on Ebenezer Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County dispatch reported a tree down blocking the roadway on E 4th Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County Emergency Management reported a tree down blocking one lane on Highway 119.
Lightning Lightning
Effingham County Emergency Management reported a lightning strike to a home in Guyton which caused a fire. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County Emergency Management reported an 8 inch diameter pine tree down at the intersection of Midland Road and Olde Manor Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County Emergency Management reported a tree down on power lines at the 900 Block of Old Tusculum Road, a 6 inch diameter pine tree down on the 500 Block of Old Tusculum Road, and a tree down on a house along Standard Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham Fire Department reported a tree down at the intersection of Mill Pond Road and Ebenezer Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham Fire Department reported a tree down at the intersection of Noel C Conway Road and Kelly Drive.
Hail Hail
Effingham County Emergency Management relayed a report of ping pong ball sized hail in Clyo.
Hail Hail
Penny to quarter sized hail was reported at the Dollar General store.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County dispatch reported a tree down at Egypt Ardmore Road and Savannah Town Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County dispatch reported a tree down on Shawnee Egypt Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County dispatch reported multiple trees down and across Savannah Town Road. Most of the trees were at least 12 inches in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County dispatch relayed a report of significant storm damage along Stillwell Clyo Road. A 14 inch diameter pine tree fell through a home and caused significant structural damage. Also along the road, a couple of power poles were broken and several other trees and power …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County Emergency Management reported an oak tree about 3 feet in diameter was blown down on Whitaker Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County Emergency Management reported a pine tree down across Bethany Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County Emergency Management reported two trees down on Union Springs Road. One tree fell onto power lines and caused a small fire by the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County Emergency Management reported a tree down at the intersection of Old Tusculum Road and Standard Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County Emergency Management reported a tree down at Priester Road on Highway 119.
Effingham County Fire Department reported a lightning strike at a home on Taylor Drive near Guyton. The lightning strike resulted in one injury and also caused a small fire in the attic.
Lightning Lightning
Effingham County dispatch reported a couple of trees down due to a lightning strike near the intersection of Low Ground Road and Country Estates Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County dispatch reported multiple trees down on power lines near the intersection of Blue Jay Road and Oaklawn Drive.
Lightning Lightning
Effingham County dispatch reported a home struck by lightning along Shirley Drive. Though there was no fire, the home did sustain significant damage to the attic.
Lightning Lightning
Effingham County dispatch reported a home struck by lightning along Brookfield Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Effingham County dispatch reported multiple trees down near the intersection of Mustang Drive and Highway 30.
An Effingham County emergency manager and fire department reported 5 trees and 1 power line down across the county due to winds associated with Hurricane Idalia as it transitioned to Tropical Storm Idalia. One tree fell onto a home, causing structural damage. One tree fell onto a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Effingham County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Highway 17 North and Pryor Road.
An Effingham County emergency manager reported a tree fell onto police car near the intersection of Midland Road and Highway 17. The police officer transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An Effingham County emergency manager reported a tree down on Ebenezer Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed an EF-1 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 90 mph south of Tusculum, GA in Effingham County occurring from 627 PM to 635 PM. The tornado began near the intersection of Newton Road and Old Louisville Road with sev…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 29 | 0 |
| 2023 | 29 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 |
| 2020 | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 30 | 0 |
| 2011 | 67 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 2 |
| 2007 | 31 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |