National Weather ServiceGeorgiaSevere Thunderstorm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watches in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 22 severe thunderstorm watches for Georgia in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 29th most of any state. 2026 through September: 15, 20% below the average of 19 for those months in 2008-2025. Bartow was covered most often (92 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm watches does Georgia get?
Every severe thunderstorm watch that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 15 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2008 | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow | 92 | 24 | July 1, 2026 |
| Chattooga | 91 | 24 | August 17, 2026 |
| Floyd | 91 | 23 | July 1, 2026 |
| Douglas | 90 | 25 | July 1, 2026 |
| Walker | 90 | 26 | August 17, 2026 |
| Carroll | 89 | 28 | July 1, 2026 |
| Dade | 89 | 26 | August 17, 2026 |
| Haralson | 89 | 27 | July 1, 2026 |
| Cherokee | 88 | 24 | July 29, 2026 |
| Gordon | 88 | 23 | August 17, 2026 |
| Paulding | 88 | 23 | July 1, 2026 |
| Cobb | 87 | 23 | July 1, 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.
What is a severe thunderstorm watch?
Severe thunderstorm watches come from the NWS Storm Prediction Center when storms with large hail or damaging winds are possible over a large area for several hours. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Georgia.