Greene County, Georgia
County storm and disaster record · FIPS 13133 · population 18,862 · 388 sq mi
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 265 records for Greene County, Georgia from 1950 through June 30, 2026, on 227 days; the most frequent are severe thunderstorm wind events (104 records). The deadliest single record is the November 22, 1992 tornado: 1 death and 31 injuries. FEMA has issued 16 declarations naming the county since 1977, 14 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
- 265on 227 days, 1950 to June 30, 2026
- Deaths recorded
- 131 injuries
- Damage, 2025 dollars
- $15Mas filed (scale steps before 1993)
- Tornadoes
- 5strongest F4
- FEMA declarations
- 16latest 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 Greene County most?
The most frequent records are severe thunderstorm wind events: 104 since 1971. 40% of its severe thunderstorm wind events since 1971 fell in June and July. 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 | 104 | 93 | 1971-2025 | 0 | 0 | $4.5M | 119 of 159 |
| Drought | 36 | 36 | 1997-2026 | 0 | 0 | $921K | 88 of 159 |
| Hail | 34 | 28 | 1967-2022 | 0 | 0 | $130K | 112 of 159 |
| Winter storms | 19 | 19 | 1996-2026 | 0 | 0 | $1.9M | 60 of 159 |
| Hurricanes and tropical storms | 18 | 18 | 2001-2024 | 0 | 0 | $212K | 62 of 159 |
| Extreme cold | 14 | 14 | 1996-2007 | 0 | 0 | – | 72 of 159 |
| Heat | 11 | 11 | 1999-2012 | 0 | 0 | – | 69 of 159 |
| Floods | 8 | 7 | 2001-2020 | 0 | 0 | $321K | 130 of 159 |
| High wind and dust storms | 5 | 5 | 2001-2005 | 0 | 0 | $293K | 86 of 159 |
| Tornadoes | 5 | 5 | 1965-2021 | 1 | 31 | $7.2M | 151 of 159 |
| Heavy rain | 4 | 4 | 2001-2017 | 0 | 0 | – | 63 of 159 |
| Lightning | 4 | 4 | 2003-2011 | 0 | 0 | $86K | 84 of 159 |
| Fog, smoke and funnel clouds | 3 | 3 | 2002-2011 | 0 | 0 | – | 71 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 Greene County had?
NOAA records 5 tornadoes in Greene County from 1965 to 2021, the strongest rated F4, with 1 death and 31 injuries recorded in the county. 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 5 tornadoes whose track touched Greene County since 1950 (NOAA's county records number 5, the same count); along their whole tracks they killed 5 people, 1 of them in Greene County.
| Date | Tornado | Rating | Path | Killed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-11-22 14:45, as SPC files it | White Plains | F4 | 32 mi | 5 |
Map of the strongest tornado tracks in Georgia.
Every tornado record filed for Greene County (5)
| Date | Place | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-17 | Carey, Greene County | EF1 5.54 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $109K |
| 2020-04-13 | Ruth, Greene County | EF1 6.4 mi x 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $570K |
| 2011-04-28 | Greshamville, Greene County | EF1 3.47 mi x 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $984K |
| 1992-11-22 | Greene County | F4 12 mi x 867 yd | 1 | 31 | $2.5M step |
| 1965-03-23 | Greene County | F2 5.2 mi x 150 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 Greene County?
The most recent record with damage, injuries or deaths is the July 20, 2025 thunderstorm wind ($1,000 in damage in 2025 dollars).
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | DroughtGreene County · forecast zone Greene | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-02-01 | DroughtGreene County · forecast zone Greene | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-31 | Winter StormGreene County · forecast zone Greene | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-24 | Ice StormGreene County · forecast zone Greene | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-13 | DroughtGreene County · forecast zone Greene | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-07-20 | Thunderstorm WindCarey, Greene County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2025-02-16 | Thunderstorm WindRuth, Greene County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2021-08-17 | TornadoCarey, Greene County | EF1 5.54 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $109K |
| 2020-04-13 | TornadoRuth, Greene County | EF1 6.4 mi x 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $570K |
| 2011-04-28 | TornadoGreshamville, Greene County | EF1 3.47 mi x 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $984K |
| 2008-05-20 | HailVeazey, Greene County | 2.00 in hail | 0 | 0 | $27K |
| 2004-09-07 | High WindGreene County · forecast zone Greene | 35 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $273K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-11-22 | TornadoGreene County | F4 12 mi x 867 yd | 1 | 31 | $2.5M 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.
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-07 | Thunderstorm WindGreensboro, Greene County | 0 | 0 | $3.6M | |
| 2011-04-28 | TornadoGreshamville, Greene County | EF1 3.47 mi x 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $984K |
| 2000-06-01 | DroughtGreene County · forecast zone Greene | 0 | 0 | $921K | |
| 2020-04-13 | TornadoRuth, Greene County | EF1 6.4 mi x 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $570K |
| 2001-06-13 | Flash FloodCountywide, Greene County | 0 | 0 | $250K | |
| 2021-08-17 | TornadoCarey, Greene County | EF1 5.54 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $109K |
| 2008-05-20 | HailVeazey, Greene County | 2.00 in hail | 0 | 0 | $27K |
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: November 22, 1992 (tornado, Greene County, 1 killed).
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 Greene 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 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 29 | 12 |
| Drought | – | – | – | – | 3 | 18 | 12 | 3 |
| Hail | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| Winter storms | – | – | – | – | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Hurricanes and tropical storms | – | – | – | – | 0 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 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?
40% of its severe thunderstorm wind events since 1971 fell in June and July. The two busiest months are in violet.
The values, month by month
Jan 21 · Feb 18 · Mar 20 · Apr 26 · May 29 · Jun 32 · Jul 33 · Aug 29 · Sep 20 · Oct 13 · Nov 12 · Dec 12 (records).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records by the month they began.
Federal disaster declarations for Greene County
FEMA's register lists 16 declarations that include Greene County: 8 major disasters, 8 emergencies and 0 fire management assistance declarations. Most were for hurricane (6) and severe storm (3).
| 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 |
| 2016-02-26 | DR-4259 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Flooding |
| 2014-02-11 | EM-3368 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2011-04-29 | DR-1973 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Associated Flooding |
| 2005-09-05 | EM-3218 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2004-09-24 | DR-1560 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Frances |
| 2000-01-28 | DR-1311 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 1992-12-01 | DR-969 | Tornado | High Winds, Heavy Rains & Tornadoes |
| 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 Greene County had?
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 8 flood or flash flood records for Greene County from 2001 to 2020, on 7 days, with 0 deaths. By flood insurance claims since 1978 (OpenFEMA, as of September 8, 2026), Greene County ranks 2756th of 2,942 U.S. counties.
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $5,839 on 2 claims filed in Greene County; the most in one year was 1 in 2018. Claims count insured losses only: uninsured flood damage is not in this file.
The values, year by year
2018: 1 · 2023: 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 Greene County
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Greene County Very Low overall, with an expected annual loss of $8.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | $140K | 1.1 a year (modeled) |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | $602K | once in about 15 years (modeled) |
| Riverine Flooding | Relatively Low | $5.7M | once in about 4 years (modeled) |
| Drought | Relatively Low | $135K | 58 modeled event-days a year |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | $292K | 5.8 modeled event-days a year |
| Hail | Relatively Low | $202K | 3.4 a year (modeled) |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | $714K | once in about 4 years (modeled) |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | $267K | 2.3 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 Greene 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 Greene CountyThe hazard risk calculator: 18 hazards beside the county's record
- Download Greene County's FEMA declarations (CSV)16 rows: every declaration that named the county, for your own analysis