Taliaferro County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1972 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
11
Hail reports
6
Floods since 1996
155
All events
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Deaths
$1.5M
Property damage
Year by year
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, Taliaferro County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout March. Following the initial onset of D2 on February 17, the county sustained eight consecutive weeks of Severe Drought through the end of March. Drought conditions p…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Taliaferro County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout February. Following the initial onset of D2 on January 13, the county sustained seven consecutive weeks of Severe Drought through the end of the month. Drought condit…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow showers began in the morning of the 31st and continued through the afternoon. Total snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Light rain showers began on the evening of the 24th. Rain briefly transitioned to ice on the morning of the 25th, however temperatures warmed through the day and quickly melted any accumulations, less than 0.1 inches, which managed to stick on elevated surfaces.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions were introduced to Taliaferro County on January 13. By the end of the month, the county had recorded a cumulative total of three weeks at the D2 threshold.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down around A. H. Stephens State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along Interstate 20 and State Route 22.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow across Taliaferro County. Roads quickly became snow covered and very slick.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Generally 1-3 inches of snow occurred across the county. The snow/sleet transitioned to freezing rain before becoming all rain during the early afternoon hours. An additional 1/10 to 2/10 inch of ice accumulation occurred on top of the snow. Many roads, especially those untreated…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
According to an NWS storm survey, many trees were down from the wind. Many roads were cleared by October 3, 2024, nearly a week after Helene. Minimal structural damage was observed. Widespread power outages were down to around 20% as of October 3, 2024.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in AH Stephens State Park as well as in Crawfordville with some trees across roads in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of 5 to 6 trees down with power lines down at SR 22 E and Springfield Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Springfield Community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along Silas Mercer Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees downed in the town of Sharon with widespread power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed along upper Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across Highway 22 near the Hancock county line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across I20 near the Warren County Line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down or snapped near and along Saggus Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down or snapped near and along Saggus Rd.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taliaferro County 911 center reported a tree blown down on I-20 eastbound near mile marker 152.5.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taliaferro County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down along I-20 near mile marker 150.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Manager reported Silas Mercer Road was damaged due to flowing water from flash flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches, and possibly locally higher amounts, were observed in this area.
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 Taliaferro County Emergency reported a half of an inch of snow accumulation in Crawfordville.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
News media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taliaferro County 911 center reported trees blown down near a trailer park on Highway 47 at Stephan Road in Sharon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taliaferro County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down near the intersection of Highways 22 and 44.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taliaferro County 911 center reported trees blown down along Highway 47 between Crawfordville and Washington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Georgia Department of Transportation reported trees blown down onto the roadway along Highway 22 near Carters Ford Road and along I-20 near mile marker 152.
Hail Hail
A Taliaferro County Sheriff's Deputy reported quarter-sized hail along I-20 near Crawfordville.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A significant winter storm impacted north and portions of central Georgia on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th. For areas south of the Atlanta Metropolitan area and into central Georgia, the event began Wednesday morning the 12th. Rain mixed with and changed over to freezin…
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taliaferro County 911 Center reported that several trees were downed, mainly in the eastern part of the county. Two trees were down on Interstate 20, blocking the lane at mile marker 147.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Talliaferro County 911 Center reported that a few trees and a few power lines were blown down near U.S. Highway 278.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee impact north and central Georgia.
Drought Drought
Taliaferro 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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Taliaferro County 911 Center reported 0.5 inch of snowfall across most of the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Taliaferro County 911 Center reported snowfall ranging from 2.0 inches in the south to 3.0 inches in the north part of the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Taliaferro County 911 Center reported average snowfall of 3.5 inches across the county, with a range of 3.0 to 4.0 inches.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
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