Baldwin County, Georgia
County storm and disaster record · FIPS 13009 · population 43,775 · 259 sq mi
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 299 records for Baldwin County, Georgia from 1950 through June 30, 2026, on 249 days; the most frequent are severe thunderstorm wind events (119 records). The most damaging was the September 1, 2007 drought ($490 million in 2025 dollars). FEMA has issued 14 declarations naming the county since 1977, 12 of them for natural hazards; the latest for a natural hazard was “Severe Winter Storm” on January 24, 2026.
The record, 1950 to 2026
Storm records filed for the county each year (2026 to June 30, 2026). Before 1996 NOAA recorded only tornadoes (from 1950), thunderstorm wind and hail (from 1955).
- recorded, no damage figure
- under $100,000
- $100,000 or more
- $1 million or more
- $10 million or more, or a death
- $100 million or more, or 10 deaths
- a year's colour: its recorded damage or deaths
- a year with a death
- 1955: wind and hail recorded from 1955
- 1996: all 48 event types from 1996
- Storm records
- 299on 249 days, 1950 to June 30, 2026
- Deaths recorded
- 03 injuries
- Damage, 2025 dollars
- $750Mas filed (scale steps before 1993)
- Tornadoes
- 9strongest F3
- FEMA declarations
- 14latest 2026
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records through June 30, 2026 (file revision 20260918); damage converted to 2025 dollars with the BLS CPI-U. Search the record at NCEI. BLS consumer price index.
What hazards hit Baldwin County most?
The most frequent records are severe thunderstorm wind events: 119 since 1958. The rank column places the county among Georgia's counties by days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land over each hazard's complete period.
| Hazard | Records | Days | First, last | Killed | Injured | Damage | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 119 | 99 | 1958-2026 | 0 | 1 | $1.8M | 53 of 159 |
| Hail | 44 | 40 | 1983-2023 | 0 | 0 | $2.1M | 50 of 159 |
| Drought | 31 | 29 | 1997-2019 | 0 | 0 | $495M | 66 of 159 |
| Hurricanes and tropical storms | 18 | 18 | 2001-2024 | 0 | 0 | $2.8M | 26 of 159 |
| Winter storms | 16 | 15 | 2002-2026 | 0 | 0 | $393K | 56 of 159 |
| Extreme cold | 14 | 14 | 1996-2007 | 0 | 0 | $221M | 33 of 159 |
| Floods | 14 | 12 | 1997-2020 | 0 | 0 | $130K | 56 of 159 |
| Heat | 11 | 11 | 1999-2012 | 0 | 0 | – | 34 of 159 |
| High wind and dust storms | 11 | 10 | 2000-2009 | 0 | 0 | $2.0M | 35 of 159 |
| Tornadoes | 9 | 9 | 1961-2026 | 0 | 0 | $24M | 79 of 159 |
| Lightning | 5 | 4 | 2007-2023 | 0 | 0 | $688K | 64 of 159 |
| Heavy rain | 4 | 4 | 2001-2009 | 0 | 2 | $39K | 33 of 159 |
| Fog, smoke and funnel clouds | 3 | 3 | 2002-2005 | 0 | 0 | – | 42 of 159 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county and forecast-zone records attributed to the county; a zone record shows its own totals on each county it covers). Days: dates with at least one record of the hazard in the county. Ranks: days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land (Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer), since 1950 for tornadoes, 1955 for hail and thunderstorm wind, 1996 for the rest.
How many tornadoes has Baldwin County had?
NOAA records 9 tornadoes in Baldwin County from 1961 to 2026, the strongest rated F3, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded in the county. That is 79th of 159 Georgia counties by days with tornadoes per 1,000 square miles since 1950. A tornado that crossed a county line is counted in each county it touched, with the length of its path inside the county.
Counted as whole tornadoes rather than county records, the Storm Prediction Center's database holds 8 tornadoes whose track touched Baldwin County since 1950 (NOAA's county records number 9: they file a crossing tornado once per county segment, and the two databases differ on some tracks); along their whole tracks they killed 2 people, 0 of them in Baldwin County.
| Date | Tornado | Rating | Path | Killed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-12-25 23:35, as SPC files it | Macon-Bibb County | F3 | 0.1 mi | 2 |
Map of the strongest tornado tracks in Georgia.
Every tornado record filed for Baldwin County (9)
| Date | Place | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Blandy, Baldwin County | EF0 3.56 mi x 75 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2023-03-26 | Allenwood, Baldwin County | EF1 7 mi x 250 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2022-04-05 | Browns Crossing, Baldwin County | EF0 1.69 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2021-08-17 | Stevens Pottery, Baldwin County | EF0 1.11 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $27K |
| 2017-01-21 | Allon Mill, Baldwin County | EF1 0.35 mi x 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $6K |
| 2010-05-03 | Browns Crossing, Baldwin County | EF0 7.83 mi x 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $102K |
| 1967-07-23 | Baldwin County | F1 0.3 mi x 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $3K step |
| 1964-12-25 | Baldwin County | F3 17.8 mi x 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M step |
| 1961-02-24 | Baldwin County | F2 0.5 mi x 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K step |
A damage figure marked "step" is a record from before 1993: NOAA then filed damage by category, and the figure is the category as entered, in the dollars of that year, not an estimate of the loss.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, tornado records by county (path length in the county, maximum width); ratings as published: F scale before February 1, 2007, EF scale after. Whole-track figures: NOAA Storm Prediction Center tornado database (1950-2025). SPC severe weather database.
When was the last damaging storm in Baldwin County?
The most recent record with damage, injuries or deaths is the March 16, 2026 thunderstorm wind ($1,000 in damage in 2025 dollars).
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | Thunderstorm WindCarling, Baldwin County | 43 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2026-03-12 | TornadoBlandy, Baldwin County | EF0 3.56 mi x 75 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2026-01-31 | Winter StormBaldwin County · forecast zone Baldwin | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-18 | Winter StormBaldwin County · forecast zone Baldwin | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-03-16 | Thunderstorm WindCarling, Baldwin County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2025-03-16 | Thunderstorm WindSinclair Lake, Baldwin County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| 2025-02-16 | Thunderstorm WindMilledgeville, Baldwin County | 43 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2025-01-10 | Winter StormBaldwin County | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2023-06-14 | LightningAllon Mill, Baldwin County | 0 | 0 | $291K | |
| 2023-03-26 | TornadoAllenwood, Baldwin County | EF1 7 mi x 250 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2022-04-05 | TornadoBrowns Crossing, Baldwin County | EF0 1.69 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2021-08-17 | TornadoStevens Pottery, Baldwin County | EF0 1.11 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $27K |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; every record of 2025-2026 is listed, earlier ones when they caused deaths, injuries or $250,000 of damage (2025 dollars), and every tornado.
The deadliest and costliest records
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-09 | Heavy RainMilledgeville, Baldwin County The Union Recorder of Milledgeville reported that torrential rainfall, associated with the outer spiral feeder bands of Dennis resulted in the collapse of the Fitness Plus Center. The force of the collapse also blew out the front windows of the building. Two employees of the center were injured during the incident. | 0 | 2 | $38K | |
| 2006-07-22 | Thunderstorm WindHardwick, Baldwin County The Baldwin County Emergency Management Director, the Baldwin County 911 Center, and the Union Recorder of Milledgeville reported that at least 12 trees were blown down approximately five miles south of Milledgeville. A large 200-year old oak tree fell on a home in Milledgeville causing extensive damage to the ... | 50 kt wind | 0 | 1 | $168K |
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-01 | DroughtBaldwin County · forecast zone Baldwin | 0 | 0 | $490M | |
| 2000-06-01 | DroughtBaldwin County · forecast zone Baldwin | 0 | 0 | $5.8M | |
| 2008-08-21 | Tropical StormBaldwin County · forecast zone Baldwin | 0 | 0 | $2.6M | |
| 2008-05-20 | HailMilledgeville, Baldwin County | 2.75 in hail | 0 | 0 | $1.6M |
| 2004-09-07 | High WindBaldwin County · forecast zone Baldwin | 35 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1.6M |
| 2008-03-15 | HailBrowns Crossing, Baldwin County | 1.75 in hail | 0 | 0 | $411K |
| 1995-05-15 | Thunderstorm WindMilledgville, Baldwin County | 0 | 0 | $387K | |
| 2008-03-15 | Thunderstorm WindMilledgeville, Baldwin County | 50 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $343K |
Before 1993 NOAA filed damage by category, not amount, so the list above starts in 1993. The highest category filed here before then (entered as $2.5M, in the dollars of the day) holds: December 25, 1964 (tornado, Baldwin County).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: deaths and injuries direct and indirect; damage is property plus crops as estimated by the National Weather Service, converted to 2025 dollars.
Is it getting more frequent?
Records per decade for Baldwin County's most frequent hazards. Counts rose everywhere after 1996, when NOAA began recording every event type, so compare decades within a hazard's complete period only (the shaded cells come before it).
| Hazard | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 36 |
| Hail | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
| Drought | – | – | – | – | 3 | 18 | 10 | 0 |
| Hurricanes and tropical storms | – | – | – | – | 0 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Winter storms | – | – | – | – | 0 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Extreme cold | – | – | – | – | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records per calendar decade; zone records from the CZ_TYPE field (Z).
What time of year?
Records by month in Baldwin County. The two busiest months are in violet.
The values, month by month
Jan 32 · Feb 17 · Mar 26 · Apr 28 · May 26 · Jun 46 · Jul 32 · Aug 32 · Sep 23 · Oct 13 · Nov 9 · Dec 15 (records).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records by the month they began.
Federal disaster declarations for Baldwin County
FEMA's register lists 14 declarations that include Baldwin County: 5 major disasters, 9 emergencies and 0 fire management assistance declarations. Most were for hurricane (5) and biological (2).
| Declared | Number | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-24 | EM-3642 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2024-09-30 | DR-4830 | Hurricane | Hurricane Helene |
| 2024-09-26 | EM-3616 | Tropical Storm | Hurricane Helene |
| 2020-03-29 | DR-4501 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020-03-13 | EM-3464 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2018-10-10 | EM-3406 | Hurricane | Hurricane Michael |
| 2017-09-15 | DR-4338 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
| 2017-09-08 | EM-3387 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
| 2014-03-06 | DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2014-02-11 | EM-3368 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2005-09-05 | EM-3218 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 1998-03-11 | DR-1209 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Flooding |
| 1993-03-15 | EM-3097 | Snowstorm | Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm |
| 1977-07-20 | EM-3044 | Drought | Drought |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), declarations through October 2, 2026; one declaration is counted once however many areas it names. OpenFEMA dataset page.
How many floods has Baldwin County had?
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 14 flood or flash flood records for Baldwin County from 1997 to 2020, on 12 days, with 0 deaths. By flood insurance claims since 1978 (OpenFEMA, as of September 8, 2026), Baldwin County ranks 2477th of 2,942 U.S. counties.
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $85,000 on 7 claims filed in Baldwin County; the most in one year was 1 in 1983. Claims count insured losses only: uninsured flood damage is not in this file.
The values, year by year
1983: 1 · 1998: 1 · 2003: 1 · 2004: 1 · 2009: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2021: 1; the other years: 0.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims, as of September 8, 2026; claims by year of loss, payments in the dollars of the year paid. OpenFEMA dataset page.
FEMA's modeled risk for Baldwin County
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Baldwin County Relatively Low overall, with an expected annual loss of $13.8 million. These are FEMA's model estimates of future loss from 18 hazards, not a count of what happened; they can differ from the record above.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Expected annual loss | Modeled frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | $535K | 47 modeled event-days a year |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | $135K | once in about 2 years (modeled) |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | $908K | 6.8 modeled event-days a year |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | $837K | once in about 522 years (modeled) |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | $435K | once in about 18 years (modeled) |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | $117K | once in about 1,598 years (modeled) |
| Riverine Flooding | Relatively Low | $8.5M | once in about 2 years (modeled) |
| Hail | Relatively Low | $302K | 3 a year (modeled) |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, county table, December 2025 release. FEMA's National Risk Index map.
Counties that share a border with Baldwin County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file; NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records since 1950. The Census Bureau's adjacency file.
Next
- Tornadoes in GeorgiaEvery Georgia tornado since 1950 and the counties with the most per square mile
- Severe thunderstorm wind in GeorgiaThe state's severe thunderstorm wind events, by county, year and month
- The Georgia recordEvery hazard in the state, its deadliest events and its federal declarations
- FEMA's risk rating for each hazard in Baldwin CountyThe hazard risk calculator: 18 hazards beside the county's record
- Download Baldwin County's FEMA declarations (CSV)14 rows: every declaration that named the county, for your own analysis