Putnam storm history
Storm events recorded in Putnam, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
286
Total events
7
Tornadoes
46
Hail
21
Floods
4
Deaths
$29.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Portions of the roof of a warehouse building located on the 100 block of e marion st were peeled back/damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along rabbit skip rd sw.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on highway 129 between highway 212 and the jones county line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on bluegill road at southshore rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 61 mph measured by the uga mesonet station in eatonton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees as well as power lines were reported down in the area of Glenwood Springs Road at Halls Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reports tree down across Twin Bridges Rd near Millidgeville Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across 500 block of Dennis Station Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports tree down across Pine Knoll Ct.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports tree down across Possum Point Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports two trees down across 700 block of Milledgeville Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports tree down across Pea Ridge Rd near Lisa Woods Ln.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail reported near the intersection of Harmony Ln and Harmony Rd.
Hail Hail
Golfball hail reported at hwy 44 and Thunder Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Ray road and Milledgeville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down on Jackson Rd SE.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Wards Chapel Rd near 16.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree downed on River Bend Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed at Oconee Springs Park.
Hail Hail
Report of Quarter-Sized hail in downtown Eatonton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported River Oak Drive washed out due to high water on Little River. In addition to the 1 inch of rain that fell the previous day, radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches fell on March 26, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding of Crooked Creek Road due to floodwaters from Crooked Creek. In addition to the 1 to 1.5 inches of rain that fell the previous day, radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches fell on March 26, resulting in the flash flooding.
Hail Hail
Quarter to ping pong ball-sized hail reported near intersection of Southshore Rd and Twin Bridges Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down on power line on Little River Court near Little River Trail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of multiple trees down across north, northeast and eastern Putnam county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down along Bluegill Rd near intersection of Southshore Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of several downed trees and damage from storms moving through southwest Putnam county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported closures of Central Road and Browns Chapel Road due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding of Reids Road from Little Glady Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 1.5 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Putnam County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down near the intersection of Twin Bridges Road and Dennis Station Road.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Putnam County 911 center reported trees blown down near the intersection of Highway 212 and Twin Bridges Road SW and along Thomas Drive in the far southern portion of the county.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A high-end EF1 tornado touched down along Shady Dale Rd in Putnam County knocking down a few trees. The tornado continued NE through the Oconee National Forest downing trees and crossing Godfrey Rd where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Most of the damage to this point wa…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reported multiple trees down along Old Glenwood Springs Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads closed due to water over the roadway, including: Highway 16 and Old Pheonix Road, Highway 16 and Carter Dearman, and West River Bend. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet s…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social Media report indicated water over the roadway at Lower Harmony Road near Harmony Road due to high water on Glade Branch. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Blue Gill Road was closed due to high water. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads closed due to high water, including Shelton Drive, Shelton Way and McDade Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already saturated soils, causing flash flooding.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Putnam County Sheriff's office reported power lines blown down near the intersection of Highway 129 and River Oak Drive SW.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Putnam County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down across the road at the intersection of Highways 16 and 142.
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
The Putnam County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down in the Lake Sinclair area from around Crooked Creek Road and Scuffleboro Road to around Twisting Hill Road and Twisting Hill Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Putnam County 911 center reported a tree blown down at the intersection of Highway 44 and Wesley Chapel Road. The fallen tree pulled down power lines as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Putnam County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down across Crooked Creek Road near the intersection with Wilson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Putnam County 911 center reported trees blown down from northwest of Eatonton near the intersection of Godfrey Road and Glades Road to around Twisting Hill Road and Forest Hill Drive southeast of Eatonton on Lake Sinclair.
The Putnam Emergency Manager reported around an inch and a quarter of snow accumulation in the Linchburg area with between an inch and an inch and a half average across the county. Two serious accidents were reported due to the slick roads with two injuries also reported.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 3 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |