Lanier County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
22
Hail reports
5
Floods since 1996
210
All events
0
Deaths
$106.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lanier County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This is a continuation of the tornado that occurred in Lowndes county. This tornado strengthened to EF3 status while in Lanier county with maximum winds estimated around 140 mph. The tornado entered Lanier county along Highway 122 near Barber Road and then impacted a property jus…
Nearly all customers in Lanier county lost power due to widespread downed power lines and trees.
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Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
In general, between 2 and 3 inches of snow fell across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
US Highway 221 about 1 mile north of the Lowndes county line had water over the roadway.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were a few reports of flooding in the Lakeland area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across Highway 37 between Murray and Miller Streets in Lakeland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on E Burnt Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down on Highway 221.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Highway 135 in both directions at Highway 64 with all lanes closed.
Hail Hail
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was reported near the intersection of Highway 221 and Powell Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across the road at 975 Teeterville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of Highway 135 S and Ganas Road.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
Approximately 1333 residents, or 76% lost power. There were multiple road closures due to fallen trees and power lines.
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 across the road at GA Highway 135 and Ganas Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along with a power and cable line on Ira Corbitt Road in Lanier county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along South Highway 135.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along South Highway 221.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto River Road.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power line were blown down on Boyette Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Highway 122 between mile markers 1 and 2.
Lightning Lightning
A lightning strike resulted in a structure fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Baskins Road near the Lanier-Berrien county line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Highway 122 in the eastern portion of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in Lanier county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down on 11th Street in Lakeland.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Scattered trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in Lanier county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Ivy Road near Highway 168.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Pine and 2nd Ave.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 28 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 4 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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