Meriwether storm history
Storm events recorded in Meriwether, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
327
Total events
25
Tornadoes
45
Hail
11
Floods
1
Deaths
$29.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The long track tornado first touched down just inside the Alabama-Georgia state line just west of the Chattahoochee River along State Line road where several trees were snapped and noted as EF0 damage. In the course of the next 1.25 miles, the tornado would rapidly intensify to E…
A significant winter storm impacted north and central Georgia on the 28th. Snow and sleet began late Tuesday morning, accumulating to widespread amounts of 1 to 3 inches of snow, up to a half inch of sleet, and up to a quarter of an inch of ice.
An EF1 tornado began northeast of Pine Mountain near the Durand community and traveled north northeast along Chipley Highway downing a few thousand trees. A large oak tree fell on an unoccupied home near the 800 block of Chipley Highway completely destroying it. A manufactured ho…
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the EF2 tornado that first touched down in northeast Harris county continued across southern Meriwether county before moving into Upson county where it finally lift…
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency, along with the local Meriwether county Emergency Management Director, reported that excessive rain resulted in extensive and historical flooding across the county. It was estimated that 30 roads in the county had either washed out, had bri…
The tornado touched down near St. Marks in extreme western Meriwether County and moved east southeast toward Georgia Highway 85 before dissipating. The damage path was not continuous. The tornado destroyed six houses, one unoccupied mobile home was lifted into woods and destroyed…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Meriwether County on October 7, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought expanded to include a larger portion of the county through October, and D3 Extreme Drought was introduced to northeastern Meriwether Count…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
GA511 reported tree limbs on SR 362 in both directions at near James Store Rd. All lanes closed.
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Public reported several trees down near the intersection of Truitt St and River Rd, including one over the railroad near where it crosses River Rd.
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Public report of a tree down near the intersection of Amberwood Ln and GA-85.
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Broadcast media reports multiple trees down near the city of Warm Springs, with two blocking Judson Bulloch Rd, one blocking Hidden Lakes Rd, one over River Rd, and one on Spring St.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado formed half a mile east of the previous tornado that lifted in extreme northeast Meriwether County near Dolly Harris Rd and traveled north northeast about 3.2 miles, downing hundreds of trees before lifting near GA16 and Starlight Dr. No structures were known to be…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported multiple trees down, including at SR 85 ALT past Pine Ln, SR 109 SP before Canopy Ln, on SR 18 at the intersection of Threadgill Road, on SR 74 at the intersection with Carrolls Martin Road, and on Griffin Hwy at Mt. Carmel Rd.
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Multiple trees down in the city of manchester. One tree on a house in the 600 block of atlantic st. Trees down on 4th and 5th street along with powerlines down.
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Tree down on a house and vehicle in Manchester.
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A tree limb downed a powerline leading to outages in northern Manchester.
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Two trees reported down near the intersection of Judson Bulloch Rd and Margaret Ln.
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Social media report of tree down near Judson Bulloch Rd between Whitehouse Pkwy and and River Rd.
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Several trees reported down across much of southern Meriwether County, particularly near Warm Springs and Manchester.
Hail Hail
Mping report of quarter sized hail in Luthersville.
Hail Hail
Report of 2 inch hail via social media in Moreland.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado first touched down along Ogletree Road where several trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued east along and just north of Ogletree Road where trees were both snapped and uprooted both along the road and in the forested area to the north of the road. The…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported the closure of Country Club Road due to flooding of a nearby pond. In addition to the 1.5 inches of rain that fell the previous day, radar estimates indicate that an additional 6 to 8 inches fell on March 26, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Covered Bridge Road near Red Oak Creek flooded. In addition to the 1.5 inches of rain that fell the previous day, radar estimates indicate that an additional 6 to 8 inches fell on March 26, resulting in the flash flooding.
Hail Hail
Report of 1 inch hail in Woodybury.
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Report of a tree down at LaGrange Hwy and Hill Haven Rd.
Re-cycling from a parent supercell tracking from Chambers County (Alabama) into Troup County (Georgia), this tornado touched down just south of Callaway Airport, snapping several trees along Pegasus Pkwy. Damage quickly picked up just to the northeast approaching Whitesville Road…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
Just west of the Troup-Meriwether County line, another long-track and powerful tornado formed just east of the county line near Keith Rd 0.9 miles north of GA109. The tornado initially traveled north then turned to a east-northeast direction crossing Wilbur Keith Rd and Piney Woo…
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Roof off a structure along River Cove Rd.
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Several trees reported down at the intersection of Hwy 85 and Main St traffic light blown off pole.
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EM reports over 300 trees down in and around Jones Mill Rd and Flat Shoals Road.
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Report of two homes with trees on them along Riggins Ferry Rd southeast of Woodbury.
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Reports of 2 traffic lights blown off the pole at the intersection of 74 and 85.
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Report of roof off a building in Woodbury near Cedar St.
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Report of roof blown off of a home on Dromedary St.
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Several trees reported down in the city of Greenville.
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Multiple trees reported down within the town of Gay.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported the bridge on Wallace Road between Robert Williams Road and Chipley Highway was flooded from a nearby lake. Radar estimates indicate that between 3 and 4 inches of rain occurred quickly over the area during the overnight period, resulting in the fla…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across Highway 100 roughly 2.5 miles southeast of Lone Oak Road and Highway 54.
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Several trees down and along Jones Mill Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 85 mph and a maximum path width of 150 yards touched down near Coleman Creek Circle just east of Highway 27/41 (Roosevelt Highway) in northwest Meriwether County, snapping several large trees …
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The Meriwether County 911 center reported a few trees blown down from the Warm Springs and Manchester area northeast across Woodbury to near Gay.
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The Meriwether County Sheriff's Office reported a few trees blown down from around the Roosevelt Memorial Airport to Manchester.
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The Meriwether County 911 center reported a few trees blown down near Highway 109 and Harman Road.
Hail Hail
The broadcast media reported quarter size hail along St. Marks Road near Greenville Road.
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The Meriwether County 911 center reported a tree blown down along Highway 74 in Haralson.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 12 | 4 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 2 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 1 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |