Stewart 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.
17
Tornado reports
21
Hail reports
3
Floods since 1996
192
All events
1
Deaths
$2.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Stewart County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 17 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down at florence marina near the intersection of florence road and marina road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on a house on old louvale road .
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Stewart County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on October 28, 2025, the county experienced a period of marginal improvement before drought offi…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Stewart County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout February. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 28, 2025, the county experienced a brief period of mid-winter marginal improvement before conditions degraded back…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain transitioned to snow in the early morning hours of the 18th. Snow accumulations reached T to 1.5 inches across the county by mid morning. Remnant snow showers continued through late morning.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain transitioned to snow in the early morning hours of the 18th. Snow totals reached 1 to 3 inches across the county, the highest in the area, due to localized heavy snow banding. All snow showers tapered off by mid morning.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions returned to Stewart County on January 13. This degradation followed a brief mid-winter reprieve, which had interrupted an initial seven-week period of Severe Drought that began on October 28. By the end of Janu…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to western Stewart County on October 28, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 3 to 6 inches of snow occurred across Stewart County, resulting in hazardous travel conditions due to icy and snowpacked roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down along ga hwy 39 near rood creek .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down along ga hwy 39 near florence marina.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported a tree down along Hwy 39 near Wall Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported powerlines down in Richland, near Nicholson St and Richland Bypass.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported downed on Hwy 39 at Florence Marina.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down in rural Stewart County in a remote wooded area just southwest of Canyon Road where a TDS signature was observed on radar. Initial observed damage consisted of snapped tree branches and a couple of downed trees in the vicinity of Canyon Road. The torn…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported trees blown down from Lumpkin to Richland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down from Lumpkin to northeast of Louvale. Trees and power lines were down on Valley Road, Liberty Street and Broad Street in Lumpkin and along Moores Store Road northeast of Louvale.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County Emergency Manager reported a couple of trees blown down along US Hwy 27, one just north of Lumpkin and the other near the intersection of GA Hwy 39.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF2 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 125 mph and a maximum path width of 860 yards moved into Stewart County from Quitman County along Bladen Creek west of Bethel Church Road. The tornado crossed mainly forested areas with numero…
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 Stewart County Emergency Manager reported several small trees blown down along Highway 39C near Providence Canyon State Park. One of the trees brought down power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down at the intersection of Lamar Street and Meyer Street.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Stewart County Emergency Manager estimated around a quarter to a half of an inch of snow accumulation across the county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.35 inches measured in Union. No injuries were reported…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF2 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 120 MPH and a maximum path width of 1320 yards touched down near the Randolph-Stewart County line along US Highway 27 and quickly moved northeast into Stewart County. The tornado touched …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF-0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 150 yards occurred in central Stewart County. The tornado touched down along Green Grove Road southwest of the town of Lumpkin snapping a few trees wes…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found a second tornado touched down in Stewart County. This tornado, associated with the same thunderstorm that produced the tornado near Lumpkin, was rated EF-0 with maximum wind speeds of 70 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards. The t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down at Rockwell Street and Hardwick Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County Emergency Manager reported trees and power poles blown down along Highway 520 in Richland.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The Stewart County Emergency Manager along with state Emergency Management officials found a path of damage associated with a brief EF-1 tornado in far southern Stewart County using ground and aerial surveys. The tornado touched down south of Sardis Road destroying a good portion…
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County 911 center reported several trees blown down in the Richland area.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Georgia State Park officials found damage from a short-lived and weak tornado in the Providence Canyon State Park. Estimated maximum wind speeds of 75 MPH along a path around 300 yards long and 50 yards wide snapped or uprooted numerous trees. This occurred in a very remote area …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County 911 Center reported a few trees blown down on Highway 39 about a mile southwest of Omaha.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A NWS storm survey team found that an EF-1 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 104 MPH, touched down in central Stewart County just southwest of the city of Lumpkin. The tornado tracked north northeast for less than a mile before lifting causing mainly damage to trees along Gree…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A NWS storm survey team found that an EF-1 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 110 MPH, crossed the Chattahoochee River from Barbour County, Alabama into southwest Stewart County, Georgia southwest of the community of Coffington. The tornado tracked northeast for nearly 14 miles…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down onto State Highway 39 in western Stewart County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County 911 Center reported that a couple of trees were blown down.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down across the southern portion of the county.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Stewart County Emergency Manager and 911 Center reported several downed trees east of Lumpkin, including one across Trotman Road and another on Holder Road.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee impact north and central Georgia.
Drought Drought
Stewart 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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 3 | 3 |
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