Talbot 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.
21
Tornado reports
21
Hail reports
15
Floods since 1996
235
All events
1
Deaths
$2.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Talbot County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 21 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found an EF2 tornado moved out of Harris County into Talbot County increasing to EF3 intensity along Highway 315 where a small church and a mobile home were destroyed and dozens of trees were downed. Extensive damage occurred to a two-story home.…
The Talbot County Sheriff's office reported that several trees were blown down near Georgia Highway 36. At least one tree blocked a portion of the highway. A motorist swerved to miss a tree that had fallen across the highway, subsequently hitting another tree. The passenger was k…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The emergency manager relayed a report of a tree down along chalybeate springs road.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Talbot County remained under D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on October 7, 2025, the county sustained 26 weeks at or above the D2 threshold through the end of March, with drou…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Talbot County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 7, 2025, the county sustained 21 consecutive weeks at or above the D2 threshold as of the end of Feb…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain transitioned to snowfall in the morning hours of the 18th. Snow accumulations of T to 1.5 inches were reported across the county. Snow ended by late morning.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Talbot County remained in D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout the month of January. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 7, 2025, the county sustained 17 consecutive weeks of D2 conditions as of the end of January. These condit…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to northwest Talbot County on October 7, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought expanded to include the entire county by the end of the month and persisted into November.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large pine tree down near the intersection of hwy 36 and mountain valley rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four large trees down and across multiple roadways in the oak mountain estates neighborhood.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 mph touched down in northwest Talbot County on May 3 2025 at approximately 914 PM EDT. The tornado spun up within a super cell thunderstorm as it was transitioning into a bowing line segment. Surrounding weather stations and eyewitness repo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em report tree down on old shiloh rd southwest of manchester.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reports tree down at county rd 71 and tuck persons hwy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports a tree down on dennis creek rd between teal rd and mitchell rd.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 1 to 3 inches of snow across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along Magic Hill Loop.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down on SR 36 at Pleasant Hill Street.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down on SR 41 before Woodland Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down at intersection of Manchester Highway and Pleasant Valley Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and powerlines reported down in the Pleasant Valley Rd Manchester hwy area in Woodland.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads closed due to flash flooding including: James Posey Road, Ellison Pound Road, Howard Road, and Carlisle Road. Ellison Road remained closed after the floodwaters receded due to a drainage pipe failure. Radar estimates indicate 3 to 4 i…
Flood Flood
The Emergency Manager reported floodwaters from the Flint River entered a few low-lying homes. The river rose to Minor Flood Stage on February 12, and the USGS river gage at the Highway 36 bridge (NWS: TMSG1 / USGS 02346180) observed a river crest on February 13 at 12.9 feet, jus…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed along Ellerslie hwy near Howard Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed along Dennis Creek Road at Monroe St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reports a roof blown off of an outbuilding along The Hut Rd. Several trees were also downed in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of 6 trees down near the intersection of Rush Creek Hwy and Dan Hendricks Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees reported down on Rush Creek Hwy and Chestnut Grove Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down on Old Shiloh Rd, east of Shiloh, in far nw Talbot county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in ne talbot county along Jeff Hendricks and Buckham Rds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down along Tuck Persons hwy, west of Talbotton near Olive Branch, including one down on a house with no injuries reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branch down near the intersection of ga-208 and ga-315.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down at intersection of Clark Street and Railroad Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of multiple trees with powerlines down along Sunrise Rd near the intersections of Bunkham Rd and Fallin Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across road near intersection of Dennis Creek Rd and Oneal Rd.
Hail Hail
Local EM reported up to quarter-sized hail in the Woodland area.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Talbot County 911 center reported a couple of trees blown down along Old Wire Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Talbot County 911 center reported a large tree limb blown down blocking the roadway near St. Paul's Church on the Flint Hill Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Carlyle Road was closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported that Lamar Lane was closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred in the area, causing the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported that Powell Church Road was closed due to flooding from a nearby creek. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 8 inches of rain occurred in the area, causing the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported that Tom Buffington Road was closed due to high flow through Lazer Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Callier Road and Howard Road closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 8 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 100 yards developed over northern Talbot County blowing down numerous trees in a mostly remote, wooded area. Several roads were blocked by downed trees inclu…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree reported down on a double-wide trailer on the 600 Block of Clark Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Talbot County Emergency Manager reported a large tree blown down along Highway 208 at Potters Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Talbot County Emergency Manager reported a few trees and power lines blown down From west of Geneva to near Woodland.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Talbot County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down from Old Shiloh Road and Chestnut Grove Road to Highway 80 east of Talbotton and Po Biddy Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 7 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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