Lamar County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
27
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
236
All events
2
Deaths
$11.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lamar County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 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.
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the EF3 tornado that first touched down in far southeast Pike county, approximately three miles southeast of Meansville, quickly moved into Lamar county and travele…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Parts of the roof were torn off of a mobile home on the 500 block cannafax rd.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Lamar County remained under D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on November 18, 2025, the county experienced a very brief period of marginal improvement before drought officially …
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Lamar County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 in fall 2025, the county experienced a period of mid-winter improvement before conditions degraded back to D2 le…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall began in the morning hours of the 18th with a band of snow quickly dropping accumulations of T to 2 inches across the county. Snowfall tapered off quickly by 10am.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions returned to Lamar County on January 13. This degradation followed a brief mid-winter reprieve, which had interrupted an initial four-week period of Severe Drought that began on November 18. By the end of Januar…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs on SR 7 Northbound at Thomaston St. All lanes closed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted along high falls park road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down on a house off atlanta street.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow across Lamar County. Roads quickly became snow covered and very slick.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along liberty hill road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power line reported down the intersection of college drive and veterans pkwy and tree down on house off of Cradley Circle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on powerline near Old Zebulon Rd in Aldora.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on powerline near Lambdin Cir.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported multiple trees down in Lamar, including a large tree blocking Van Buren Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported multiple trees down in Lamar, including a large tree blocking Van Buren Road near North Ridge Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported multiple closed roadways, including Turner Bridge Road, Piedmont Road, and Purdue Road, due to flooding of Potato Creek and Little Potato Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain fell over the area the day prior, with an additi…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding of McCollum Road due to high water on Tobler Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain fell over the area the day prior, with an additional 6 to 8 inches accumulating on March 27, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding of Roberts Road. Radar estimates indicate that 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain fell over the area the day prior, with an additional 6 to 8 inches accumulating on March 27, resulting in the flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and powerlines down across High Falls Park Rd near Bell Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down across Thomaston St near Tyler St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in Barnesville, including at the intersection of Hwy 341 and Zebulon rd. Siding was also removed from a building on grove Rd.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail reported at the marathon gas station near the intersection of Midway Rd and Hwy 36 West.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of damage occurred across northern Lamar county blowing down at least 7 trees along a path near GA-7.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Lamar County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down along Highway 36 north of Barnesville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Lamar County 911 center reported trees blown down in the Brent Road and Ramah Church Road area.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that the tornado in Upson County crossed into Lamar County as an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 200 yards. The tornado crossed into the county where Ritchie Road makes a 90 degree turn just west o…
Drought Drought
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Lamar County 911 center reported a tree down along Holmes Street and Forsyth Street in Barnesville.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds 75 mph and a maximum path width of 75 yards touched down in western Lamar County just north of Highway 18 and west of Five Points Road. The short-lived tornado moved northeast crossing Five …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds 90 mph and a maximum path width of 150 yards touched down in northern Lamar County near the intersection of Weldon Lake Road and Silver Dollar Road, snapping several trees. The tornado moved…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A National Weather Service survey consisting of an analysis of measured wind data, along with reports from Emergency Managers and various other local, state and federal officials, found that tropical storm conditions occurred in the county. There were numerous reports of trees an…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A National Weather Service survey team determined that a long-lived multiple microburst event occurred across southeastern Lamar County with winds as high as 95 mph. The damage began along Brent Road around Ramah Church Road and extended southeast for nearly 2.5 miles along Brent…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The Lamar County Emergency Manager reported around one inch of snow accumulation in the Barnesville area with reports from the public of up to two inches elsewhere across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated less than 1 inch of snow fell in Lamar County.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.42 inches measured new Orchard Hill. No in…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Am amateur radio operator reported trees blown down around the intersection of Highway 341 and Willis Road.
Drought Drought
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Lamar County 911 center reported trees blown down across the northern portion of the county from around Young Road to I-75 near mile marker 198.
Drought Drought
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Lamar County 911 center reported power lines blown down at the Fredonia Church along Brent Road.
Drought Drought
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Tornado EF0 Tornado
A NWS storm survey team found that the tornado that touched down in Upson County crossed into Lamar County southwest of Barnesville. The tornado, EF-0 in strength with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH, tracked northeast nearly 2.5 miles mile before lifting along the Little Potato Cr…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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