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Georgia: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 1,084 warnings for Georgia in 2026 through September, 7% below the average of 1,163 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (756). FEMA has made 4 declarations for Georgia this year.
Latest notices in Georgia
NWS JacksonvilleWarningOctober 13, 2026
Flood Warning: Brantley, GA
In force until 9:45 a.m. EDT, October 14, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningOctober 11, 2026
Flood Warning: Baker, Nassau and Charlton, FL and GA
In force until 2:00 a.m. EDT, October 14, 2026
NWS Greenville-SpartanburgWatchOctober 11, 2026
Flood Watch: Rabun, Habersham, Stephens and 36 more, GA and NC
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningOctober 10, 2026
Flood Warning: Grady and Thomas, GA
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 12, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningOctober 10, 2026
Flood Warning: Baker, Nassau and Charlton, FL and GA
Expired 8:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningOctober 10, 2026
Tornado Warning: Jasper, GA
Expired 9:30 p.m. EDT, October 10, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWatchOctober 10, 2026
Flood Watch: Suwannee, Baker, Union and 24 more, FL and GA
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 10, 2026
NWS ColumbiaWatchOctober 10, 2026
Tornado Watch: Burke, Aiken, Bamberg and 2 more, GA and SC
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 10, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Georgia get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 774 | 718 | 756 | 736 |
| Flood Warning | 272 | 167 | 38 | 207 |
| Flood Advisory | 217 | 352 | 268 | 200 |
| Tornado Warning | 110 | 96 | 65 | 97 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 88 | 101 | 69 | 48 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 74 | 96 | 127 | 65 |
| Freeze Warning | 46 | 51 | 36 | 27 |
| Lake Wind Advisory | 42 | 25 | 9 | 30 |
| Wind Advisory | 38 | 27 | 19 | 29 |
| Heat Advisory | 36 | 68 | 116 | 36 |
| Freeze Watch | 31 | 41 | 23 | 18 |
| Tornado Watch | 26 | 14 | 13 | 21 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 25 | 25 | 4 | 14 |
| Frost Advisory | 25 | 23 | 14 | 11 |
| Red Flag Warning | 25 | 16 | 30 | 19 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 20 | 22 | 15 | 19 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 18 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Flood Watch | 17 | 20 | 9 | 13 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 17 | 6 | 18 | 13 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 10 | 44 | 22 | 8 |
| High Surf Advisory | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 3 | 5 | 16 | 3 |
| High Wind Warning | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| Coastal Flood Watch | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| High Wind Watch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
How many warnings does Georgia get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1,128 |
| 2025 | 1,162 |
| 2024 | 1,497 |
| 2023 | 1,629 |
| 2022 | 1,053 |
| 2021 | 971 |
| 2020 | 1,607 |
| 2019 | 1,146 |
| 2018 | 1,270 |
| 2017 | 1,271 |
| 2016 | 939 |
| 2015 | 1,439 |
| 2014 | 1,012 |
| 2013 | 1,250 |
| 2012 | 1,164 |
| 2011 | 1,456 |
| 2010 | 1,214 |
| 2009 | 1,948 |
| 2008 | 1,642 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
When in the year?
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 13, 2026.
FEMA declarations for Georgia in 2026
FEMAEmergencyOctober 9, 2026
EM-3657-GA: Tropical Storm, hurricane isaias
76 designated areas
FEMAFire managementApril 22, 2026
FM-5630-GA: Fire, highway 82 fire
1 designated area
FEMAFire managementApril 21, 2026
FM-5629-GA: Fire, pineland road fire
2 designated areas
FEMAEmergencyJanuary 24, 2026
EM-3642-GA: Winter Storm, severe winter storm
112 designated areas
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Questions about Georgia's warnings
How many weather warnings does Georgia get a year?
An average of 1,315 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 1,162 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Georgia?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 774 a year on average in 2008-2025.
Where do the live warnings come from?
From the National Weather Service's alert feed (api.weather.gov), which AreaZine reads every few minutes. For a warning in force now, the NWS office page and NOAA Weather Radio are the first source; phones receive only the most dangerous warnings as Wireless Emergency Alerts.