National Weather ServiceGeorgiaSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 718 severe thunderstorm warnings for Georgia in 2025 and 774 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 756, in line with the average of 736 for those months in 2008-2025. Ware was covered most often (581 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Georgia get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 756 |
| 2025 | 718 |
| 2024 | 647 |
| 2023 | 1,136 |
| 2022 | 647 |
| 2021 | 409 |
| 2020 | 702 |
| 2019 | 652 |
| 2018 | 698 |
| 2017 | 773 |
| 2016 | 639 |
| 2015 | 901 |
| 2014 | 607 |
| 2013 | 558 |
| 2012 | 910 |
| 2011 | 1,118 |
| 2010 | 689 |
| 2009 | 1,018 |
| 2008 | 1,102 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Georgia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Georgia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware | 581 | 115 | September 6, 2026 |
| Fulton | 535 | 154 | September 21, 2026 |
| Charlton | 527 | 106 | September 6, 2026 |
| Effingham | 495 | 68 | August 27, 2026 |
| Camden | 492 | 100 | September 11, 2026 |
| Decatur | 486 | 134 | August 26, 2026 |
| Bulloch | 484 | 72 | September 6, 2026 |
| Bryan | 471 | 61 | September 6, 2026 |
| Clinch | 454 | 97 | September 6, 2026 |
| Screven | 454 | 71 | September 6, 2026 |
| Early | 452 | 127 | August 26, 2026 |
| Brooks | 450 | 127 | September 7, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for Georgia in AreaZine's record
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Barrow, Morgan, Oconee and 1 more, GA
Expired 7:30 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Seminole, GA
Expired 7:30 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Coweta and Meriwether, GA
Expired 8:15 p.m. EDT, September 19, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton, GA
Expired 7:45 p.m. EDT, September 19, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Clayton, Fayette and Fulton, GA
Expired 7:45 p.m. EDT, September 19, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Floyd and Polk, GA
Expired 5:15 p.m. EDT, September 19, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Stewart, GA
Expired 4:45 p.m. EDT, September 19, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 11, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Gilmer, Gordon, Murray and 1 more, GA
Expired 7:30 p.m. EDT, September 11, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Georgia.