Sumter County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
27
Tornado reports
33
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
315
All events
4
Deaths
$118.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sumter County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 27 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 damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that the EF3 tornado that first touched down in southeast Webster county continued to track northeast from the southwest to the northeast corner of Sumter county and then continued into…
A 75 year old woman was found dead of heat stroke, after going to bed with her fan and window air conditioning unit turned off.
Sight survey by an NWS employee and a newspaper report indicated a permanent structure home and several mobile or modular homes were destroyed in the Ferguson Road area. Debris was scattered several hundred feet.
Low topped convection caused an apparent tornado in the Railroad Street area of DeSoto. Newspaper reports and sight survey by an NWS employee indicated at least 1 permanent structure home and 7 mobile homes were destroyed. Other homes were damaged by some of the hundreds of trees…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Sumter County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on November 11, 2025, the county experienced a period of marginal improvement before drought offi…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Sumter County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout February. Following the initial onset of D2 on November 11, 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 of T to 1.5 inches were reported across the county. All snow tapered off by late morning.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions returned to Sumter County on January 13. This degradation followed a brief mid-winter reprieve, which had interrupted an initial five-week period of Severe Drought that began on November 11. By the end of Janua…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Amateur Radio reported a few trees and a power line down near the intersection of Mask and Brady Rd southeast of Americus.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ham operator reports tree down on house on peppermint way in americus.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 4 to 6 inches of snow occurred, with isolated amounts up to 8 inches. This resulted in icy and snow-packed roads. Numerous untreated roads were likely impassible.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported three trees down: on SR 195 at Old Stage Road, on SR 196 Old Stage Rd, and on SR 45 near Chavers Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down at intersection of US-280 and GA-49.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported a tree down on home on Peachtree St in Americus.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on south Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd near Old Dawson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down on Della Glass Rd near the intersection of Mills Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down blocking roadway near intersection of Bonds Trail Dr and Thrasher Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported down near the intersection of Ed Stephens Rd and Flintside Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down near intersection of Vienna Rd and Pool Gin House Rd.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado touched down southwest of the intersection of New York Rd and Larsen Rd in Lee County shortly before 330 PM. There was roof damage to several homes along the path. The tornado also caused considerable tree damage as it moved northeastward towards Lake Blackshear and weake…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind Speeds of 95 mph and a maximum path width of 325 yards touched down in a residential area on the northeast side of Americus. Damage began along Pineview Drive, just south of Fire Station #3, where a few…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down around Americus including along Forrest Street, Norris Street, Ohara Road and Patton Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and a few power lines blown down across the entire county from Friendship to Maddix, Americus, Leslie, Cobb and Methvins.
Hail Hail
The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported hail up to the size of quarters fell along Highway 30 between Buchanan Road and Youngs Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County 911 center reported a tree blown down on Highway 280 near Cucumber Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County 911 center reported several trees blown down from Dupree Road, Orchid Drive and Tallent Store Road northwest of Americus to Leslie-Lamar Road near Leslie.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County 911 call center reported a tree blown down near the intersection of RW Jones Road and Hooks Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were downed in Plains. One at the Plains post office and the other near the intersection of Hwy 45 and Hwy 308.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Hwy 49 and Fox Stephens Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down in Americus with one tree down on a house at the 1000 block of Westside Drive. Another tree was reported down on a house at the 600 block of Walter Way.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Middle River Road and Lane Store Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down near the intersection of Hooks Mill Road and RW Jones Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported numerous roads closed due to water over the roadway, including: Fish Road, Arch Helms, Thomas Mill Road, Lamar Road, Della Glass Road, Bone Road, Joe Stewart Road, Leslie-Lamar Road, GA 377 near R W Jones Road, Newt Bailey Road, Pecan Road and the d…
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County 911 center reported a tree blown down near the intersection of Clements Road and Pool Gin House Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sumter County EMA reported trees and powerlines down near the intersection of Harrold Ave and West Furlow Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sumter County EMA reported a tree down across the road near the intersection of Hwy 280 and Brickyard Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported a few trees snapped along Charleston Road.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
More than 1000 reports of damage across the county. Initial reports from EMA showed at least 4 buildings completely destroyed with 16 sustaining major damage. An additional 58 had minor damage. Across the northern half of the county, measured wind gusts of 50-60 MPH occurred. The…
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 for several hours in the county before and after the p…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County 911 center reported several trees blown down across Americus, including around the intersection of Highway 280 and Highway 19.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County 911 center reported a tree blown down along Highway 308 near the Israel Farm Supply north of Smithville.
Hail Hail
The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail in Leslie.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported a carport lifted and tossed by the winds associated with a line of thunderstorms at a residence on Boo Cosby Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A COOP observer measured a quarter of an inch of snow accumulation near Americus. Local law enforcement officials reported a traffic accident due to the slick roads, however no injuries were reported.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. A wind gust of 53 mph was measured near New Era. Radar estimated between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.95 inches measured near Croxton Crossroads. N…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency manager reported multiple areas of flash flooding extending from 2 SSE Sumter to 3 SW Leslie. Multiple roadways were covered with water, including Sam Hill Dogleg Road, RW Jones Road, and County Line Sneed Road. Other roadways were washed out, including Beauchamp Road, …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 4 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 1 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 3 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 3 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
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