Worth storm history
Storm events recorded in Worth, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
472
Total events
38
Tornadoes
48
Hail
57
Floods
5
Deaths
$38.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The EF3 tornado from Dougherty county continued all the way across Worth county into Turner county as an EF3 tornado with max winds estimated near 150 mph. In Worth County, it caused extensive damage to homes along Jewel Crowe Road. This was consistent with EF3 damage. Damage to …
Tornado F3 Tornado
A multiple vehicle accident occurred on Jewel Crowe Road near Blue Springs in Worth County due to dense fog around 7:05 am. When the Battalion Chief arrived on scene, he radioed out for all incoming response to use caution as there was zero visibility. The accident scene at Jewel…
The F2 tornado traveled northeast from northeast Mitchell County into southwest Worth County. It damaged a few dozen homes and destroyed several others. Two persons were killed when their mobile home was destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were down. A state of emergency wa…
There were numerous trees and power lines blown down with numerous power outages.
Torrential rainfall from Hurricane Dennis ranged from 8 to 11 inches. In Sylvester, 78 families were displaced by the flooding. Many county roads were under water. A total of 300 homes were evacuated and 80 damaged by the flood waters. Reported by the Worth County EMA.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over the roadway on Highway 313.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down along Woodcrest Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down along Douthit Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were blown down onto Highway 313 in both direction at Davis Mill Road, blocking all lanes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Hamilton Hill Road and Jodie Hobby Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wunderground station KGADOERU5 gusted to 59 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Highway 313 just south of Bundrick Moore Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Highway 112 North just south of the Sylvester city limits.
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
Whiddon Mill Road was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Wallace Street was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ephesus Church Road west of Poulan Shingler Road was covered by deep water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Calhoun Road east of Jodie Hobby Road was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ephesus Church Road was flooded with water over the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Shingler Road was flooded north of Ephesus Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pecan tree limb was blown down onto Highway 112 and blocked the road.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
There were 14 trees down and 2 power lines down due to gusty winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were reported down on GA-300 northbound near Pike Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were blocking the roadway along Thornhill Road and Highway 256.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at SR133 in both directions at Carlton Road with all lanes closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hansel Road between Pine Forest Road and Gibbs Road was closed.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto EW Booth Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of power lines were blown down on W H Saunders Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down in Sylvester at West Crockett Street and South Livingston Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Highway 33N at Long Lonesome Road.
Drought Drought
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 32 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 34 | 2 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 1 |
| 2017 | 57 | 3 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 10 | 2 |
| 1990 | 8 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |