Schley County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Schley County, Georgia has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 28 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Schley County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 123 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Hicks to Fountainville to near Plains, and moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”
“At 101 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Reynolds to near Murrays Crossroads to near Draneville, and moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds 40 to 50 mph, frequent lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Schley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Schley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 427 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Preston to near Tremont to near Workmore, and moving north at 25 MPH. Hazard: 40 to 50 MPH wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning, and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 632 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Doyle, or near Buena Vista, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 616 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Friendship, or 8 miles southwest of Ellaville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”
“At 201 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Charing, or near Butler. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Schley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“EF0 tornado with max winds of 80 mph. On the ground for 1.84 miles with a max width of 100 yards. (FFC)”
“Emergency manager reports several trees snapped or downed along a mile long stretch of Highway 271 between Highway 19 and Lacrosse Road. (FFC)”
- Tornado Tornado La Crosse SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW La Crosse SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Emergency manager reports several trees snapped or downed along Highway 271 between Highway 19 and Lacrosse Road. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW La Crosse SPC verified report
Monday, May 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 311 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Ellaville, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 602 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Doyle to near Friendship, and moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 529 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Centerpoint, or near Preston, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 524 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Brantley, or near Buena Vista, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1020 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Louvale, or 7 miles south of Cusseta, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 816 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Church Hill, or near Preston. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Preston, Putnam, Seminole, Friendship, Doyle, Church Hill, Dumas, and Draneville.”
- Hail 0.25" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Preston, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Preston, Plains, Friendship, Church Hill, Centerpoint, Dumas, and Draneville.”
- Hail 0.25" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 800 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Friendship, or 7 miles northwest of Americus, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 732 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Church Hill, or 7 miles north of Preston, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Schley County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Schley County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 28 severe weather events in Schley County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Schley County recently?
Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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