Turner storm history
Storm events recorded in Turner, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
234
Total events
10
Tornadoes
33
Hail
32
Floods
2
Deaths
$22.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This is a continuation of the EF3 tornado from Worth and Dougherty counties. The tornado entered Turner County along and north of Son Story Road with max winds estimated around 150 mph. Damage to a frame home along Ireland road was consistent with EF3 damage. Additional EF2 damag…
An NWS survey team determined that straight line winds of 80 mph moved across Turner county. The severe winds downed hundreds of trees, knocked over a church steeple, and removed shingles and metal roofing from mobile homes and well-constructed outbuildings. In addition, a few mo…
A tornado touched down just southwest of Ashburn and tracked northeast through the city. Numerous trees were toppled, with several on top of houses and vehicles. Four mobile homes were destroyed and 39 frame homes were damaged. The tornado's winds twisted steel beams and tore the…
Turner county reported damaged roads, downed trees, and downed power lines. Approximately 62% of utility customers lost power.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several downed trees and power lines were reported on Legg Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Grand Street and Hudson Ave.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold wind chills of 5-10 degrees occurred.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
In general, between 4 and 8 inches of snow fell across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the roadway on Highway 107.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A structure on Pate Street had a couple of inches of water in it due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over the roadway on Pate Ave.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over the roadway on Pineknot Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in western Turner county.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Highway 107.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Highway 41 North and Warwick Highway.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The southwest part of Turner county experienced flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in Turner county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were blown down including two large oak trees near Calhoun Produce.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto Shady Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Bussey Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Bussey Road and Bethel Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A spotter reported a brief tornado touchdown in a rural area west of Highway 41 and north of Ashburn. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Flood Flood
Minor flooding was reported about 2 miles southwest of Ashburn on Highway 112.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado briefly touched down just along S. Washington Street southeast of Rebecca in Turner County. The tornado caused significant damage to several chicken houses before quickly dissipating. This tornado was rated an EF1 with max winds estimated at 90 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down along Waterloo-Rebecca Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Highway 112 with some reports of roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Hopewell Road.
A 40x40 barn was destroyed along Reid Road with one serious injury reported to the person inside the barn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 30 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |