Taylor 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.
20
Tornado reports
33
Hail reports
10
Floods since 1996
257
All events
2
Deaths
$6.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Taylor County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 19 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
EF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Unrated
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.
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, GA concluded that an EF2 tornado had tracked across a 7-mile stretch of eastern Taylor county from about three miles southwest of Potterville to about two miles east of Reynolds. The tornado traveled a p…
The Taylor county Emergency Management Director reported that a 42-year old male drowned in flood waters along U.S. Highway 80, just west of Carsonville. The highway was flooded because of excessive rain from the night before which caused a small creek to become flooded and overf…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Taylor County remained under D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on October 14, 2025, the county sustained 25 weeks at or above the D2 threshold through the end of March, with dro…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Taylor County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 14, 2025, the county sustained 20 consecutive weeks at or above the D2 threshold as of the end of Fe…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain transitioned to snow in the morning hours of the 18th. Snowfall accumulations quickly reached between 0.5 and 2 inches by mid morning. Remnant snow showers ended by late morning.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Taylor County remained in D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout the month of January. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 14, 2025, the county sustained 16 consecutive weeks of D2 conditions as of the end of January. These condi…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to far western Taylor County on October 14, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail was reported in north taylor county between butler and fickling mill.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager provided a picture of 2 inch hail from reynolds.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media provided a photo of golf ball sized hail in reynolds. The location was estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Picture on social media of ping pong ball sized hail at the intersection of n crawford st and horry st.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 1 to 3 inches of snow across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto power lines on Oak Street near the intersection with the Fall Line freeway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines down at Montfort Road and Jeff Young Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Butler awos measured a peak gust of 58.7 mph with line of storms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
GDOT reported a tree down along Southland Rd and SR 90.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported a few trees down along Pole Hill Mill Rd near Taylor County Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power pole down at highway 80 and lawdon road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on house at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Harris Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at intersection of Harris Street and North Collins Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at Old Wire Bridge Road near Timms Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on State Road 137 near Montford Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down on Macon St at South Boundary St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Montford Rd at Fickling Mill Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down, broken power poles on Crowell Church Rd near Hwy 128.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and powerline down on South Oak Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on phone lines blocking westbound travel on East Main St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of several trees down and power poles broken on Andrew Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Structural damage, downed trees, and downed powerlines along GA- 137 between GA- 208 north to Crowell Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado quickly spun up as it entered Taylor County near the county line in the community of Mauk. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Mt. Zion Church Road. The tornado continued east quickly intensifying to max intensity as it crossed Hwy 90. Numerous trees were…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The parent storm responsible for the EF1 tornado in western Taylor County recycled and a new tornado formed near the McCants Mill Pond area along Thomaston Hwy north of Butler. A few trees were snapped and uprooted along the highway. The tornado continued northeast in a largely u…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 75 MPH and a maximum path width of 150 yards touched down north of Butler near the intersection of Jack Peed Road and Hwy 19. Several small to medium-sized trees were snapped or uprooted with …
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours. A gust to 36 mph was recorded on the Butler AWOS (K6A1) at 2:55 AM EST.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of several trees down in and near Butler.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of trees down and powerlines down in and around Reynolds. A carport was also destroyed by a new construction home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taylor County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down near the intersection of Wesley Church Road and Lawdon Road.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taylor County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down southeast of Reynolds from Tommy Purvis Jr. Road to General John B. Gordon road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taylor County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down along Roberta Highway from around Fickling Mill Road to Highway 128.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 70 mph and a maximum path width of 200 yards occurred in Taylor County. The tornado touched down just east of Highway 19 south of Rupert and east northeast crossing Prosperity Church Road snap…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern portion of the county. Two homes received damage to their roofs near the intersection of Highway 19 and Wilson Road.
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 Taylor County 911 center reported trees blown down around the intersection of Wainwright Cemetery Road and the Roberta Highway northwest of Reynolds and on Golf Course Drive north of Reynolds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Taylor County Emergency Manager reported 4 to 5 mature pecan trees blown down near the intersection of Highway 137 and Montfort Road.
Snow accumulations of less than one inch were estimated across the county. Local Law Enforcement reported a traffic accident with one injury along Highway 128 near Butler.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. A wind gust of 48 mph was measured in Butler. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.46 inches measured near Salem. No injuries were reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Management reported that Cedar Street was flooded near Tower Street, as well as portions of East Main Street, or Highway 137. Radar estimates indicated rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found a long-track tornado path across southeast Talbot County that briefly crossed into Taylor County before crossing back into Talbot County and ending. The entire path length was nearly 22 miles and the maximum path width was 700 yards. A…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 1 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 3 | 3 |
Search your address
See every tornado that passed within 25 miles of a place in Taylor County, measured to its path.
We couldn’t get your location. Check that location access is allowed for this site, or type an address.