Webster storm history
Storm events recorded in Webster, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
151
Total events
7
Tornadoes
20
Hail
6
Floods
0
Deaths
$1.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, GA concluded that a strong, violent, and long-lived EF3 tornado tracked across southeast Webster, much of Sumter, and far southern Macon counties. The tornado touched down near Chambliss on the Webster/T…
Hail Hail
A photo of hail up to quarter size was received from hwy 41 n near the marion county line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down at intersection of US-280 and Bishop Johnson Circle Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported that multiple trees were reported down across Webster county including a number of roads that were impassable, all north of HWY 280.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of 8 trees down hwy 280 west of Preston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down in and around Preston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and a few power lines blown down across the entire county from the Seminole area across Preston, Weston, Dumas, Centerpoint and Leveretts.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 30 and 40 mph for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County Emergency manager reported trees and large branches blown down from Ponders Mill Road to Wilson Pond Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down along Montgomery Street in Preston.
Hail Hail
The Webster County Emergency Manager reported hail the size of golf balls in Preston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down along Highway 41 just north of Preston.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County Emergency Manager reported several trees and power lines blown down near the courthouse in Preston.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that the EF2 tornado that moved across Stewart County weakened to EF0 by the time it moved into Webster County along the Ichawaynochaway Creek west of Highway 41. The tornado moved only a short distance into the county before dissipating ne…
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…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Webster County Emergency Manager reported around three quarters of an inch of snow accumulation in Preston.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down on Churchill Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found that the tornado that began in Randolph County and moved across southeastern Stewart County moved into Webster County at EF1 intensity, with maximum wind speeds of 104 MPH and a maximum path width of 880 yards, south of Goodwins Pond R…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF-0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 75 MPH and a maximum path width of 150 yards occurred in northern Webster County. The tornado touched down just west of Seminole Road snapping several trees onto the roadway. The tornado…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County Emergency Manager and the county 911 center reported trees blown down from around the intersection of Highway 41 and Center Point Road south of Preston to Wilson Pond Road north of Preston. There was damage to metal outbuildings and shingles blown off of severa…
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County Emergency Manager reported a roof blown off of a small office building near the intersection of Washington Street and Industrial Boulevard and several trees and power lines blown down in Preston. One tree fell on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County 911 center reported trees blown down in Preston near the intersection of Highways 280 and 41.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The Webster County EMS/Fire Department found damage along a 5.1 mile long, 300 yard wide path from an EF-0 tornado. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 80 MPH. The path stretched from just northeast of Weston along State Highway 41 to around the intersection of East Centerpoint…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County 911 center reported 3 trees down in Weston.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A significant winter storm impacted north and central Georgia on the 28th. Snow and sleet began Tuesday evening, accumulating to widespread amounts of 1 to 3 inches of snow, up to a half inch of sleet, and up to a half inch of freezing rain.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Hail Hail
The Webster County Emergency Manager reported that penny sized hail fell north of Preston.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee impact north and central Georgia.
Drought Drought
Webster County declared Primary Natural Disaster Area from summer months of excessive heat and drought, which essentially began April 15, 2011. Crop loss was deemed at the 30 percent or greater level.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County 911 Center reported that over half-a-dozen trees were down across the county.
Hail Hail
The public observed quarter-sized hail across northern Webster county near Preston.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The Webster County 911 Center reported 025 inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Webster County 911 Center reported 3.0 inches of snow.
Flood Flood
The Webster County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams. Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Hurricane Ida moved inland near Mobile, Alabama early on the 10th and then tracked east-northeast across southern Alabama, southern Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle before emerging off the east coast as a strong low pressure system. The remnants of the hurricane combined with a…
Hail Hail
Two reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the public in the Weston area. Radar data indicates that golf ball-sized hail likely fell from Weston east-southeastward to the southeast corner of the county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Hail Hail
The Webster County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail on Deerfield Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Americus Times Recorder reported that thunderstorm winds caused significant damage within Webster county. A total of 12 mobile homes, one brick home, a pole barn, and a sanitation shop sustained minor to moderate damage. The majority of the damage was from Lynn Lane at Georgi…
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |