Richmond storm history
Storm events recorded in Richmond, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
429
Total events
10
Tornadoes
97
Hail
31
Floods
14
Deaths
$512.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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.
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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.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
ASOS at Augusta Bush Field measured a peak wind gust of 46 knots, or 53 mph.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported by personnel at the Graphic Packaging International plant south of Bush Field.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Richmond Co dispatch reported a tree and power line down at Peach Orchard Rd and Brown Rd. Time estimated.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Two to three pine trees fell at Augusta National Golf Course near the 17th tee box. Time estimated. No injuries.
Hail Hail
Pea size hail reported near Hephzibah.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Broadcast media received photos of a tree that was downed on Green Meadows Dr near the intersection with Eagle Dr in SW Augusta. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of multiple trees down along Winter Ave. A personal weather station at the location measured a 59 MPH peak wind gust. Time estimated.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The ASOS unit at Augusta Bush Field measured a peak wind gust of 46 MPH at 0932 EST.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 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 |