Telfair County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
13
Tornado reports
28
Hail reports
15
Floods since 1996
247
All events
1
Deaths
$1.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Telfair County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 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.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Telfair County intensified to D4 (Exceptional Drought) conditions in March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on November 18, 2025, the county experienced a very brief period of marginal improvement bef…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Telfair County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 in fall 2025, the county experienced a period of mid-winter improvement before conditions degraded back to D2 …
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions returned to Telfair County on January 13. This degradation followed a brief mid-winter reprieve, which had interrupted an initial four-week period of Severe Drought that began on November 18. By the end of Janu…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 4 to 7 inches of snow across Telfair County. Travel was very dangerous as roads quickly became icy and snow-packed.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
Power, including internet and cell coverage, were lost across 100% of the Telfair County. The McRae RAWS sites measured a peak gust of 75 MPH around 3:03AM EDT on 27 September. An NWS Damage Survey observed that trees were snapped or uprooted across the entire county. There is no…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees down on Horse Shoe Rd.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Emergency manager reported a tree and powerlines down at the intersection of GA 165 and Marchants Dairy Rd.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Emergency manager reported multiple trees down along Hwy 117, just west of Lumber City.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Several reports of trees down per emergency manager, some on powerlines, along E. River Road and Hwy 117 and Dodges Lake Road in Jacksonville.
An emergency manager reported that Telfair County firefighter was injured when a tree came down. The person is said to be in stable condition at a regional hospital.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported a tree down on a powerline along Hwy 117 near Dopson Pond.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down on Edison Ray Rd off of Hwy 117.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Friendship Church Rd near Hwy 117.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Five to six trees reported down near Mount Calvary Church Road and County Road 160, between McRae and Lumber City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at hwy 280 and Ken White Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down across road at hwy 441 and old prison camp road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down at hwy 280 and Ken White Road.
Hail Hail
Milan post office reported quarter sized hail.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado crossed Hwy 149 about a mile southeast of Racetrack Road, southeast of the town of McRae in Telfair County. The tornado was on the ground for less than a 1/2 mile and snapped or uprooted trees along its path.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on Milan Cemetery Road and Temperance Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Couple of trees reported down on Poplar St near intersection with 3rd Ave.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of powerlines down along 400 block of Mcrae Scotland Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
McRae Public Safety reported a tree blown down across Highway 441 and blocking the entire roadway north of Workmore.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report of flash flooding was relayed through social media. Report indicated that water was flowing across the intersection of Main Street and Golden Isle Parkway. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 6 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down in the Jacksonville area. One tree fell onto a house on East River Road causing moderate damage to the home, no injuries were reported.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County 911 center reported a tree blown down off of Old Prison Camp Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down around the intersection of Workmore-Milan Road and Highway 441.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local officials related a report of water over the road on Georgia Highway 117, approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Lumber City. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area in a short period of time, causing a small creek to become overwhelmed, ris…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local officials reported flooding of Main Street in Lumber City. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area over a short period of time, causing water to accumulate in the roadway.
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 150 yards occurred in Telfair County. The tornado touched down near the town of Workmore around the intersection of Workmore Milan Road and Macedonia Church …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 85 mph and a maximum path width of 100 yards occurred in Telfair County. The tornado touched down on the west side of Big Horse Creek Road northwest of the intersection with East River Road an…
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 Telfair County 911 center reported a tree blown down on Chauncer Milan Road near Highway 117.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported the tops blown out of two trees along Poplar Street in McRae.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and some power lines blown down across McRae from East Willow Creek Lane northward across the town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down from McCrae to Scotland, including on Oak Street near the McCrae County Courthouse and around the intersection of Highway 149 and Old Scotland Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported between 3 and 4 inches of snow accumulation across the southern portions of the county, tapering to just trace amounts across the north.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County 911 center reported a tree blown down in Milan near Highway 280.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The news media reported extensive damage across the county with numerous trees and power lines blown down. A fire station was reported to be damaged in the southern part of the county. Much of the county was without electricity for varying period of time. Radar estimated between …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down onto Cheney Street in Lumber City.
Hail Hail
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail on Fishing Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down on Highway 117 southwest of Lumber City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Manager reported one dirt road washed out in the southern portion of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down in the Workmore area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the northern end of the county. A house at the intersection of Highway 280 and Bethel Church Road had shingles blown off of the roof and a shed destroyed. In the Whatley vineyard area, …
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A mesonet site near Workmore recorded 3.98 inches of rain.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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