Upson County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
21
Tornado reports
60
Hail reports
37
Floods since 1996
382
All events
0
Deaths
$7.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Upson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 20 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF3 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 140 mph and a maximum path width of 1200 yards developed south of Thomaston in Upson County near Gordon School Road east of Old Talbotton Road. The tornado moved northeast narrowly missing the…
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Ham radio operator relayed a report of a down tree at atwater road at oak ridge road.
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The emergency manager relayed a report of an above ground pool destroyed by a down tree on jeff davis road near firetower road.
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The emergency manager relayed a report of multiple trees down along pickard road between firetower road and burkett road.
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The emergency manager relayed a report of a tree down on power lines along maynard street.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Tornado damage was first observed on Hendricks Church Road where a few small pine trees were snapped. Damage continued across Hurricane Creek where approximately 20-30 trees were knocked down or uprooted in private farmland. The path continues with damage to a small outbuilding b…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak velocity couplet was detected on radar northwest of the intersection of Grays Chapel Rd and Grady Pennyman Rd at 7:20 AM. The storm tracked to the east, with a tornado debris signature (TDS) appearing at 7:24 AM over Grays Chapel Rd. Two trees were uprooted along the road,…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Upson County remained under D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on October 7, 2025, the county sustained 26 weeks at or above the D2 threshold through the end of March, with droug…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Upson County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 7, 2025, the county sustained 21 consecutive weeks at or above the D2 threshold as of the end of Febr…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain transitioned to snow in the morning hours of the 18th and quickly accumulated 0.5 to 2 inches of snowfall by 9am. All remnant snow showers cleared the area by 10am.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Upson County remained in D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout the month of January. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 7, 2025, the county sustained 17 consecutive weeks of D2 conditions as of the end of January. These conditi…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to western Upson County on October 7, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought expanded to include the western half of the county by the end of the month and persisted into November.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down along Harrell Road near Waller Rd.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
At approximately 1:10 AM EDT on Thursday June 26, 2025 an EF1 tornado touched down in northern Upson County with maximum winds of 95-100mph. The tornado developed as a result of 2 colliding outflow boundaries from storms moving southwest which moved into Georgia from South Caroli…
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Amateur radio operator reported power lines down along Thompson Rd, which led to a fire.
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Amateur radio operator reported power lines down near the intersection of Gordon School Rd and Indian Trail Rd.
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Amateur radio operator reported a few power poles and power lines down along Carter Loop in the city of Thomaston.
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Two trees down along magnolia circle and magnolia drive.
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Two trees down along pine grove road.
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More than 10 trees down along barnesville road north of yatesville.
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Ham radio operator reports multiple trees down in the area of kingston rd and south green street.
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Em reports tree down at rock quarry rd and yatesville hwy.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow across Upson County.
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Several trees down on powerlines near John B Gordon Rd and John Gordon Spur.
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Amateur Radio reported a tree down across Thompson Rd.
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A tree was downed on Logtown Rd near Bentley Rd.
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Powerline down near the intersection of old Alabama Rd and Jeff Davis Rd.
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Multiple trees down across NE Upson county, including Mud Bridge Rd, Liberty Chapel Rd, Morgan Rd, and 2 near ga 74 and Rock Quarry Rd E of Yatesville.
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Several trees down in nw Upson county, incl Dripping Rock Rd, Smyrna Church Rd, Hickman Fork Rd, 1300 N Old Alabama Rd. time approx by radar with 2 waves for strong wind gusts through the area.
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Numerous trees reported down across Upson county, particularly near Thomaston.
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Report of 2 trees down on Roland Rd in the 2800 block.
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Report of 2 trees down near Salem near us 80 and us 19.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads closed due to flash flooding on Potato Creek, including E County Road, Cobbtown Road, and Del Ray Road at North Delray Road. In the 36-hours prior to the event, these areas had received 6 to 8 inches of rainfall, with another 1.5 to 2…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads closed due to flash flooding including Jones Road, McCrary Road, Dripping Rock Road and Turner Lake Road. These areas also experienced flooding the day prior. In the 36-hours prior to the event, these areas had received 6 to 8 inches …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Morgan Road closed due to flash flooding. This area also experienced flooding the day prior. In the 36-hours prior to the event, 6 to 8 inches of rainfall had fallen, with another 1.5 to 2 inches occurring on March 27, resulting in the flash floodin…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported flooding in the area of McCrary Road. Jones Road was washed out due to high water on Woodall Branch, and McCrary Road was washed out near Turner Lake Road due to high water on a nearby lake. In addition to the 1 inch of rain that fell the previous day, radar estim…
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A trained spotter reported high water from Elkins Creek inundated the wooden bridge at Dripping Rock Road. In addition to the 1 inch of rain that fell the previous day, radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches fell on March 26, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Public reported Morgan Road flooded due to high water on Tobler Creek. In addition to the 1 inch of rain that fell the previous day, radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches fell on March 26, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported the road washed out at Pebble Creek Road and Jeff Davis Road. In addition to the 1 inch of rain that fell the previous day, radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches fell on March 26, resulting in the flash flooding.
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Hendricks Church Rd is closed due to multiple downed trees and utility poles.
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A tree was downed onto GA-36 near West Jefferson Street, blocking both lanes.
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Report of a tree downed on Lawrence Rd.
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Power lines were downed on Smyrna Church Rd near Weems Rd.
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Report of a power pole with electrical lines and tree down.
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Trees were downed on power lines on Vickery Rd.
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Downed tree blocking both lanes of Hwy 74 west of Thomaston near Baker Britt Rd and Potato Creek.
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Large tree downed across GA-74 West at Potato Creek Bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported US Highway 80E flooded near Salem Church. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
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The Emergency Manager reported water flowing over Allen Road from Auchumpkee Creek closed the roadway. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
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The Emergency Manager reported two culvert washouts along Pleasant Grove Road resulted in its closing between Kendall Road and Logtown Road. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 7 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 40 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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