Lamar storm history
Storm events recorded in Lamar, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
225
Total events
13
Tornadoes
26
Hail
12
Floods
2
Deaths
$11.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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
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.
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
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
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
Drought Drought
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
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Lamar County 911 center reported power lines blown down at the Fredonia Church along Brent Road.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
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…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A NWS storm survey team found that an EF-0 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 82 MPH, touched down in Lamar County south of Milner near old Milner Road and Cannafax Road. The tornado tracked northeast for almost 1.5 miles before lifting near Deerfield Trace. The tornado caused …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A NWS storm survey team found that an EF-1 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 100 MPH, touched down in Lamar County near the intersection of State Highway 36 and High Falls Park Road. The tornado tracked northeast nearly 4.5 miles before crossing into Butts County along Bucksno…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported that the roof of the Harris Building, housing the school's athletic and JROTC programs, collapsed.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A significant winter storm impacted north and portions of central Georgia on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th. For areas south of the Atlanta Metropolitan area and into central Georgia, the event began Wednesday morning the 12th. Rain mixed with and changed over to freezin…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A significant winter storm impacted north and central Georgia on the 28th. Snow and sleet began Tuesday afternoon, accumulating to widespread amounts of 1 to 3 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A local newspaper reported that a masonry sign was blown over at a dentist's office on the southeast side of Barnesville.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 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 |