Stewart County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Stewart County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 22 hail reports with hail up to 0.75", among 33 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 11 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Stewart County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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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
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1242 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Richland, or near Preston, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds 40 to 50 mph, up to penny sized hail, frequent 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 1156 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Renfroe, or near Cusseta, moving east 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 0.75" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Stewart 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 Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 835 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Leveretts, or near Preston, moving north at 10 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 Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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...”
“At 559 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Charles, or near Lumpkin, 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 Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 521 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Russell County Sports Complex, or 12 miles southwest of Phenix City, 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 731 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Draneville to Preston to Brooksville, and moving southeast at 35 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...”
“Public reports tree down near the intersection of Highway 520 and Wall Street. (FFC)”
- Hail 0.25" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Richland SPC verified report
Monday, May 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 244 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Benevolence to near Smithville to near Inaha, and moving north at 20 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.”
“At 222 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from White House to Bridges Crossroad to near Sylvester Airport, and moving north 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 Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 452 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Renfroe, or near Cusseta, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, 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 654 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Hatchechubbe to Omaha to near Georgetown, and moving northeast at 35 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 0.75" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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...”
“At 943 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hatchechubbe, or 9 miles east of Hurtsboro, moving east at 40 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" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 608 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sanford, or near Georgetown, moving north at 25 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" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“At 742 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Benevolence, or 9 miles northeast of Cuthbert, moving north 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 445 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sanford, or 9 miles northeast of Georgetown. 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...”
“At 354 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Richland, or near 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, Richland, Weston, Seminole, Kimbrough, Church Hill, and Dumas.”
- Hail 0.25" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
“At 657 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Brooklyn, or 8 miles southeast of Cusseta, moving northeast at 20 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" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Stewart County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Several trees down at Florence Marina near the intersection of Florence Road and Marina Road. (FFC)”
“Tree down on a house on Old Louvale Road. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown Florence Marina State P SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Louvale SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Stewart County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 33 severe weather events in Stewart 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 Stewart County recently?
Yes — 22 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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