Putnam 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
47
Hail reports
21
Floods since 1996
295
All events
4
Deaths
$29.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Putnam County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines down along south leisure lane near the intersection of dogwood drive southeast.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines down along scuffleboro road near the intersection of gregory lane.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Putnam County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout March. Following the initial onset of D2 on February 17, the county sustained eight consecutive weeks of Severe Drought through the end of the month. Drought conditions p…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions were introduced in Putnam County on February 10. D2 Severe Drought conditions continued into February.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow showers developed late on the 30th and continued through the following day. The heaviest snow fell on the morning of the 31st. Total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow across Putnam County. Roads quickly became snow covered and very slick.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
One to three (1-3) inches of snow and sleet quickly accumulated across Putnam County during the early morning hours. The snow mixed with sleet at times, eventually changing over to freezing rain. An additional 1/10 to 2/10 inch of ice accumulated on top of the snow before precipi…
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 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 | 5 | 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 |
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