Thomas storm history
Storm events recorded in Thomas, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
416
Total events
20
Tornadoes
43
Hail
47
Floods
1
Deaths
$31.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The same supercell which spawned the EF-2 tornado near Thomasville produced another tornado, which touched down along Five Forks Road about two miles north of U.S. Highway 84. Numerous trees were snapped or twisted. Many power lines were down and several county roads were impassi…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A strong tornado moved from the northeast corner of Grady County into extreme northwest Thomas County near Meigs. A few homes were damaged with numerous downed trees and power lines. Reported by the Thomas County EMA.
A Valdosta State University student-athlete was struck and killed by lightning while pitching during a baseball game.
Numerous trees were blown down across the county with widespread power outages.
The tornado crossed from adjacent Grady County into Thomas County along Lower Cairo Road where it caused extensive damage to a pine forest plantation. Three homes on the south side of the tornado's path were damaged, with one home losing part of its roof. A barn and two garages w…
Many roads and low lying areas were flooded, including Thomasville and surrounding areas. U.S. Highway 84 was closed to flood waters near the Grady County line. Four vehicles passed Georgia State Patrol barricades and were swept away into Barnett's Creek. All six occupants were r…
Rainfall from Fay ranged from 16 to nearly 28 inches in Thomasville. Numerous downed trees and power lines were reported throughout the county. Eleven homes in the Plantation Woods subdivision near Thomasville were inundated by flood waters, some with as much as five feet inside.…
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on GA-202 in far northern Thomas county near the border with Colquitt county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were three reports of trees down in Thomas county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Maddox Road and Malloy Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of Highway 19 and Hebron Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of Highway 202 and Lillie Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of Patten-Coolidge Road and Ponder Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Ione Road and Woodhaven Road near the Brooks-Thomas county line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This is a continuation of the tornado in Grady that is rated EF1 with max winds of 110 mph. The tornado initially touched down in a wooded area just west of GA-111 in Northeastern Grady County. Some initial damage to a structure and further tree damage was noted along Rich Road. …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in Thomasville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down in Thomas County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were blown down on SR 35 Southbound before Arbutus Ave and blocking the right lane.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold wind chills of 5-10 degrees occurred.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
In general, between 3 and 7 inches of snow fell across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over the bridge on Cone Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over the roadway near Rocky Ford Road and Eric Hall Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over the roadway at Airport Road and Dillon Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over the roadway at Highway 319N and Sanford Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in Ochlocknee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in Thomasville.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
There were downed trees and power lines resulting in power outages.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The area around 609 Smith Ave was flooded and closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of MLK Jr Drive and Wolf Street was flooded and closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of Clanton Street and Margaret Street was flooded and closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of Remington Ave and Ben Grace Dr was flooded and closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over the roadway on Smith Ave near the EOC.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported near the Farmers Market on Smith Ave.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cars were stalling near the intersection of Remington Ave and Madison Street in downtown Thomasville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Pinetree Blvd near Gordon Ave and Longleaf Dr.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 1 |
| 2024 | 34 | 1 |
| 2023 | 38 | 2 |
| 2022 | 11 | 2 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 1 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 53 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |