Schley 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.
7
Tornado reports
20
Hail reports
3
Floods since 1996
159
All events
2
Deaths
$2.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Schley 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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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.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Schley County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in March. Following the initial onset of D2 on November 18, 2025, the county sustained 20 consecutive weeks at or above the D2 threshold as of the end of Marc…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Schley County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout February. Following the initial onset of D2 on November 18, 2025, the county sustained 15 consecutive weeks of D2 conditions as of the end of February. These conditions p…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Schley County remained in D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout the month of January. Following the initial onset of D2 on November 18, 2025, the county sustained 11 consecutive weeks of D2 conditions as of the end of January. These cond…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines downed at the intersection of Trice and Raybon Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 4 to 6 inches of snow occurred, with isolated amounts up to 7 inches. This resulted in icy and snow-packed roads. Numerous untreated roads were likely impassible.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail at GA-26 and N Broad St .
Hail Hail
Up to quarter-sized hail observed near the intersection of Broad Street and Hwy 26.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines down at intersection of East Oglethorpe Street and Hayes Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Along Concord Church Rd near Buck Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Approximately a dozen trees down across roadways within Ellaville City Limits.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down along Concord Church Rd near Buck Creek.
Hail Hail
Received multiple reports of 1 inch hail in city limits of Ellaville GA.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail reported along HWY 228 near LaCross Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reported 11 trees were downed around SE Schley county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours.
Hail Hail
A report of hail the size of quarters falling on the west side of Ellaville was received over social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County 911 center reported trees blown down west of Ellaville from around the intersection of Concord Church Road and Highway 26 to around the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Marvin Murphy Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County Emergency Manager reported 4 trees blown down onto power lines in Ellaville.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County Emergency Manager reported power lines blown down in Ellaville from Deerfield Circle to North Thompson Street.
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…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Schley County Emergency Manager reported around a half of an inch of snow accumulation in Ellaville.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 105 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards touched down west of Ellaville near a small farm south of Chancey Drive. The tornado moved east snapping and uprooting trees along its path s…
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County 911 center reported trees blown down in the far northern portion of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down across the county, including along Highway 26 near the Marion County line, around the intersection of Concord Church Road and Bridges Store Road, Highway 153 southwest of Ellaville and at Highway 19 and Heath Road.
Lightning Lightning
The Schley County Emergency Manager reported an abandoned house off of Highway 240 East at Blan Wall Road was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County 911 center reported several trees blown down around Ellaville including one on Concord Church Road and one on Old Highway 19 South as well as several more around the intersection of Highway 153 and Dosier Road.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail in extreme northern Schley County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County 911 center reported several trees and power lines down on Heath road and several more trees down near Highway 271 and Highway 19.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 center reported a tree fell on Candy Cane Lane.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A significant winter storm impacted north and central Georgia on the 28th. Snow and sleet began Tuesday evening, accumulating to widespread amounts of 1 to 3 inches of snow, up to a half inch of sleet, and up to a half inch of freezing rain.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Schley County Sheriff Deputy reported that seven trees were blown down at Highway 26 and Stevens Road about five miles west of Ellaville.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee impact north and central Georgia.
Drought Drought
Schley County declared Primary Natural Disaster Area from summer months of excessive heat and drought, which essentially began April 15, 2011. Crop loss was deemed at the 30 percent or greater level.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County Regional 911 Center reported that at least five trees were down near Ellaville and one tree was down near LaCrosse. In addition, several shingles were blown off a home in Ellaville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County 911 Center reported that three trees were down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County Sheriff's Office reported widespread downed trees and several power lines across the county. At least a dozen trees were down across the county. Three structures sustained damage from downed trees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Schley County 911 Center reported only 0.10 inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain/freezing drizzle.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Schley County 911 Center reported 3.0 inches of snow.
Flood Flood
The Schley County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams. Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Hurricane Ida moved inland near Mobile, Alabama early on the 10th and then tracked east-northeast across southern Alabama, southern Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle before emerging off the east coast as a strong low pressure system. The remnants of the hurricane combined with a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Schley County 911 Center reported that several trees were down in the far northern part of the county between Murray's Crossroads and the Taylor/Crawford county borders.
Hail Hail
The public observed quarter-sized hail around Ellaville.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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