Richmond County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
99
Hail reports
34
Floods since 1996
442
All events
14
Deaths
$512.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Richmond County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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.
A supercell tornado continued out of Columbia county and tracked across the Augusta area severely damaging many homes and business and taking down numerous trees and powerlines. One hundred and fifty people had to be evacuated from a nursing home that was damaged and there were a…
Significant widespread tree and power line damage throughout the county resulting in widespread, extended power outages. Falling trees and wind caused substantial structural damage across the county. At least 1386 homes sustained some level of damage including 63 destroyed and 42…
According to media reports, a lightning strike at Fort Gordon, GA, killed one person and injured 9 others during a training exercise in the NW corner of the base.
Broadcast media reported a fatality of a 64-year-old male driver of a vehicle that hydroplaned on a wet roadway at Deans Bridge Rd at Spring Grove Dr. Time of accident estimated. Broadcast media reported that the man was pronounced dead at 1259 EDT (1159 EST).
Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down. One man died when storms swept across the area. 40-year-old Robert Walker was riding his bike when a tree fell, killing him. Nearby, there were four others trapped in a store on the corner of 11th and Dugas Street. Inmate crews were out…
Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down around the Augusta area. About 24 soldiers at Ft. Gordon were injured from debris crashing into their tents and were taken to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center for treatment.
An F2 tornado intermittently touched down along a 2 mile path. Extensive damage was done to the Timberidge subdivision and to other homes and mobile homes along its path. Eight people were injurred, one seriously. There were no deaths.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter sized hail in the Oak Ridge Plantation Neighborhood near Hephzibah, GA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported a tree fell along Story Mill Rd near the Richmond-Burke county line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branches down along Apple Valley Dr and Limber Twig Ln.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Richmond County Dispatch reported flooding on the 2500 block of Tobacco Road leading to a road closure.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Richmond County Dispatch reported flooding on the 2400 block of Windsor Spring Road leading to a road closure.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of siding blown off of 5 separate houses near the intersection of Garcia Dr and Brainard Ave in Fort Gordon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Augusta Regional Airport observer reported 3.5 inches of snow. Additional public reports of 4.3 inches of snow near Hephzibah.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) reported 0.07 accumulated freezing rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richmond County dispatch reported trees down in the 200 block of East Vineland Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richmond County dispatch reported trees down in the 1900 block of Lionel St. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richmond County dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of 2nd St and Broad St. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aiken County EM office relayed a report of a tree down along I520 at Mile Marker 13. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richmond County dispatch reported power lines down at Skyview Road and Gordon Highway. Time estimated by radar.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light snow began in the county by late morning and continued on and off through the day, with bands of moderate snow by mid afternoon and into the evening. Public reports across the county indicated between 1 to 2 inches of snow fell with the highest report from Fort Eisenhower o…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A brief band of heavy snow mixed with sleet moved into the county on the morning of the 10th. An inch of accumulated snow and sleet was measured at Augusta Bush Field. This impacted the morning commute with several accidents and road closures reported in and around Augusta. Warm …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Augusta/Richmond dispatech reported a tree down along Oakland Ave in Augusta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Peak wind gust reported at the Augusta Regional Airport (KAGS) ASOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richmond County Dispatch reported damage at the intersection of Peach Orchard Rd and Tobacco Rd. Additionally, a picture from social media showed a trampoline stuck in power lines in the same area. They also mentioned additional reports of downed trees and power lines across the …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported street flooding along Scott Nixon Memorial Dr in Augusta.
Hail Hail
Public reported dime to nickel size hail along Gordon Highway and Newmantown Road in Augusta.
Hail Hail
Reported nickel size hail along Gordon Highway near Dodge Lane in Augusta.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
ASOS unit at Daniel Field (KDNL) in Augusta measured a peak wind gust of 46 mph at 1622 EST (1722 EDT).
Strong Wind Strong Wind
ASOS unit at Bush Field (KAGS), south of Augusta, measured a peak wind gust of 46 mph at 1647 EST (1747 EDT).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS unit at Augusta Daniel Field measured a peak wind gust of 51 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two closed doors at an industrial storage building were ripped off their hinges near the intersection of Jimmie Dyess Pkwy and Wrightsboro Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on the 2100 block of Croft Rd.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail reported on Gray Way. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed at Rickerson Road and Powell Road. Time estimated by radar.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Richmond County Emergency Manager reported scattered trees down due to winds across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Laney Walker Blvd Ext at E Boundary St, and E Boundary St and Sibley St, were closed due to flooding. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS at Augusta Daniel Field measured a peak wind gust of 48 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS unit at Augusta Bush Field measured a peak wind gust of 53 mph.
Hail Hail
Media relayed a report from the public of 1 inch hail near the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Windsor Spring Rd.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported nickel sized hail along Peach Orchard Rd near Richards Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Augusta EMA mesonet site, near I-520 and Deans Bridge Rd (US Hwy 1), measured a wind gust of 51 mph at 1540 EDT (1440 EST).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to 4 ft of water covered roadways in downtown Augusta and the Olde Town area in the vicinity of E Boundary St, Laney Walker Blvd, Walton Way, and R A Dent Blvd. A dozen vehicles were flooded and abandoned including 2 water rescues. Three vehicles were flooded from water in the…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Augusta Bush Field measured 3.03 inches of rain for the calendar day. 2.34 inches of that fell in 50 minutes from 9:03 pm to 9:53 pm.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
USGS gauge near New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park measured a rainfall total 3.84 inches for the calendar day. 3.25 inches of this fell from 9 pm to 11 pm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trained spotter reported overflowing parking lot with several inches of water crossing North Leg Rd near Sibley Rd, causing a wash out.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 26 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 4 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 |
| 1955 | 4 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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