Pierce County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
38
Hail reports
7
Floods since 1996
221
All events
1
Deaths
$3.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Pierce 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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Year by year
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.
A Blackshear firefighter was killed in the line of duty when a tree fell onto his truck when he was responding to calls during the night of the hurricane in Blackshear, GA. Widespread trees and powerlines down, restoration of power is slow due to damage and extent. A shelter was …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Pierce County Fire / Rescue reported that Cason Road was closed due to flood inundation between Meadow Wood Road and Hacklebarney Road west of Blackshear.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Private weather station in Pierce County measured 4.59 inches of rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rain gauge along the Alabaha River at Georgia State Road 203 in Pierce County to the northwest of Blackshear measured 4.37 inches of rainfall during the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A cooperative weather observer in Pierce County near Sunnyside measured 3.27 inches of rainfall during the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Personal weather station RWLovWeather - KGAPATTE24 measured 6.87 inches of rain. Rainfall began around 3 AM EDT. Heaviest rainfall was during 830 AM to 1030 AM where 4.4 inches of rain fell. Washed out dirt road nearby Tyrebridge Rd and Aspinwall Cemetery Rd due to flooding from …
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall of 6.4 inches was measured along Roberson Rd in Blackshear, GA.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rain gauge along U.S. Highway 84 adjacent to the Little Satilla River between Screven and Offerman measured 6.26 inches of rainfall. Rainfall began around 745 AM. Heaviest rain fell between 845 AM to noon where about 5.28 inches fell.
Drought Drought
Beneficial rainfall improved the Extreme (D3) drought to Severe (D2) on June 9th.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mesonet station OFFG1 3.2 SW Screven measured 2.06 inches of rain in the past hour.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was reported down in the vicinity of Knox Rd. Time was estimated by radar.
Drought Drought
Despite some beneficial rainfall, Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the month of May.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in April continued the Extreme (D3) drought. Conditions worsened through the month with the county being upgraded to Exceptional (D4) drought on April 7, 2026. Exceptional drought then continued for the rest of the month.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in March continued the Extreme (D3) drought for the rest of the month.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall during February combined with multiple hard freeze events resulted in continuing Extreme Drought (D3) conditions.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall during January combined with multiple freeze events resulted in worsening drought conditions into Extreme (D3) drought by the end of January.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December. Beneficial light rain in mid December helped improve drought conditions.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
HADS station ABAG1Alabaha River measured 2.36 inches of rainfall in the past hour.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Mesonet station GW3621 BLACKSHEAR measured 2.13 inches of rainfall. Rainfall began at 425 PM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree down and two powerlines were blown down. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down. The time of damage was based on radar. The location of damage was approximated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down and blocked Scuffletown Road, about 1/4 mile northwest of Highway 15. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pierce county 911 reported powerlines down along U.S. Highway 84 in the vicinity of Patterson. The time of damage was based on radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
At 8:09 am, the public shared an image of a screened enclosure collapse due to snow accumulation in Blackshear. At 9:35 am, the public shared a photo via social media of measured snow amounts of 3.2 inches in Blackshear. At 10 am, the public shared a photo via social media of 3 i…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mesonet station GW3621 BLACKSHEAR measured over 4.61 inches of rain in just over an hour.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Private weather station near Waycross measured 4.49 inches of rain in about an hour.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A public rain gauge south of Blackshear near the Satilla River measured a storm total rainfall amount of 3.27 inches, mainly during the late afternoon hours.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency reported that College Avenue near Blackshear was washed out by floodwaters and collapsed on the evening of August 5th. Approximately 200 residents in the Blue Lake subdivision were trapped by this road washout. 7.51 inches…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The EM reported power lines down and roof damage to building located along West Carter Ave and Gordon Street near Downtown Blackshear Georgia. The time of damage was based off Radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A carport was blown off. The time of damage was based on radar.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A powerline pole was blown down at the corner of Nichols Street and Brantley Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Significant roof damage occurred due to winds at 330 Main Street.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical cyclone winds impacted the county on 8/30.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Mershon Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Billy Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A church steeple was blown down in west Blackshear. The time of damage was based on radar. data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in Blackshear, extending toward Waycross.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home had roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home had roof damage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A line of thunderstorms moved across the county in the early afternoon and produced an EF1 tornado with peak winds between 80-90 mph. The tornado touched down just west of Dogwood Road and traveled northeast toward the southside part of Bristol while weakening to EF0 intensity. T…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pierce county 911 was getting numerous calls of widespread wind damage and some structure damage due to thunderstorm winds. Trees and power lines were down across roads creating road closures in HWY 32 and Spatula Dr. A home had damage due to an utility pole line ripping the resi…
Lightning Lightning
A house was damaged due to a lightning strike. Time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were down due to thunderstorm winds near old hoboken road and cardinal drive off of state route 121. Time was estimated by radar.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet site 3 miles east of Sunnyside measured storm total rainfall of 4.35 inches from TS Elsa.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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