Muscogee County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
18
Tornado reports
75
Hail reports
31
Floods since 1996
486
All events
5
Deaths
$71.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Muscogee County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that the deadly EF4 tornado that crossed Macon and Lee Counties in Alabama moved across the Chattahoochee River into Muscogee County Georgia with an EF1 intensity. The tornado entered the county in the Standing Boy Creek State Park, moving …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Local newspapers report that a 31 year old man died due to hyperthermia in an automobile in Columbus. Temperatures reached into the middle 90s during the afternoon and the man was found in the front seat of his car with all of the windows rolled up.
The broadcast media reported that a 54 year old woman died from hyperthermia. The woman was found inside a car, with all of the windows rolled up, in the parking lot of the Midtown Medical Center in Columbus. Afternoon temperatures were in the mid to upper 90s in Columbus this da…
Broadcast media and newspaper articles reported numerous trees and power lines down on the northeast side of Columbus, near the Lake Bottom area. A 57-year-old woman was killed when a tree limb fell on her in her back yard at the 1200 block of 16th Street.
The public and broadcast media reported large hail 1 to 2 inches in diameter across the Columbus area. The hail fell for 10 minutes and covered the ground.
Broadcast media and the Muscogee County 911 Center reported numerous reports of large hail across the northern part of the county, ranging in size from 1.00 to 1.75 inches.
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF1 tornado, which initially touched down in Phenix City - Russell County, Alabama as an EF2 tornado at the intersection of Dillingham and Broad Streets, continu…
A survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City and the National Weather Service in Calera, Alabama, concluded that an EF2 tornado, that originated in Russell county, Alabama, tracked across northwest and north central Muscogee county. The tornado first touch…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reports tree down on britton dr in north columbus ga.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Muscogee County remained under D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on October 14, 2025, the county sustained 25 weeks at or above the D2 threshold through the end of March, with d…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Muscogee County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 14, 2025, the county sustained 20 consecutive weeks at or above the D2 threshold as of the end of …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain transitioned to snow in the morning hours of the 18th. Snow quickly accumulated, with total accumulations of 0 to 2 inches about 9AM. Snowfall ended by 10AM.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Muscogee County experienced a significant degradation into D3 (Extreme Drought) during January. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on September 23, 2025, the county sustained 16 consecutive weeks (17 total weeks) of D2 or gre…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Muscogee County on October 14, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A supercell embedded within a line of strong to severe thunderstorms generated a tornado that touched down in northern Muscogee County, just a few miles northeast of downtown Columbus. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along Widgeon Road and Trapper Way, extending to Psalmo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down stretching from just northeast of downtown columbus towards the northeast to the offramp of columbus manchester expressway and county line rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reports two trees down along whitesville rd between JR Allen Freeway and Williams Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports tree down at green island dr near The Preserve.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree across roadway on the 4500 block of gladys drive.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 2 to 3 inches of snow across Muscogee County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 Call Center reported a tree down at Victory Drive and Engineer Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees down on the north side of the city of columbus per em.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS measured gust of 58 mph at Columbus airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down across whitesville road near biggers road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on whitesville road near twin chapel drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on power lines on garrett rd between warm springs rd and county line rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell onto power lines along arrington drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The broadcast media reported at least one foot of flowing water from Lindsey Creek covering both lanes of Effingham Way near Effingham Court. Radar estimates indicate 6 to 8 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, causing the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Department of Transportation reported all lanes on Manchester Expressway was closed for an hour due to flooding of the highway. Radar estimates indicate 6 to 8 inches of rain fell quickly over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Department of Transportation reported I-185 Southbound closed near Exit 7 due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate 6 to 8 inches of rain fell quickly over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down across River Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KCSG reported a wind gust of 64 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of a tree down and some roof damage to an apartment complex near 27th St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of a tree down near the intersection of Veterans Pkwy and River Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down at Gentian Blvd and Cougar Ct.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported 3 trees down around the Utapoi community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Top of a large oak tree broken off near the intersection of Twin Chapel Rd and Maudie Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down on home on Vultee Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed across Chattsworth Road near Technology Parkway.
Hail Hail
Report of 1 Inch hail at st. marys rd and oakley dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported down on homes in Benning Hills.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail reported near intersection of Cartledge Rd and Hwy 80.
Hail Hail
Ping Pong Ball size hail reported on Upatoi Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on powerlines along Macon Rd near intersection of S Dixon Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station KCSG Columbus reported wind gust of 66mph.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported in Utapoi.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 | 13 | 1 |
| 2005 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 1 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 1 |
| 1991 | 15 | 2 |
| 1990 | 10 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 7 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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