239
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
2
Direct injuries
$19.0M
Property damage
Thunderstorm Wind in Dougherty County, Georgia: 239 recorded events between 1961 and 2026. The strongest on record measured 74. That places the county #746 nationally and #26 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Thunderstorm Wind in Dougherty County, Georgia: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for thunderstorm wind in Dougherty County is the 2010s, when 91 of the county's 239 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Dougherty County archive, thunderstorm wind makes up 60.4% of all recorded severe weather across 8 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #746 for this hazard and #26 within Georgia, putting it in the 76.2 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Jul is the peak month for thunderstorm wind in Dougherty County with 47 recorded events, while Oct is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2002 | ALBANY | 55 | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| Jul 11, 2000 | ALBANY | 0 | 0 | 1 | $10K |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | ALBANY | 55 | $100K |
| Mar 12, 2026 | EAST ALBANY | 60 | $10K |
| Mar 12, 2026 | TURNER CITY | 50 | $0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | ALBANY | 50 | $0 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | (ABY)SOUTHWEST GA RGNL ARPT | 59 | $0 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | TURNER CITY | 65 | $10K |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ALBANY | 50 | $0 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | LOCKETT CROSSING | 50 | $0 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | SOUTH ALBANY | 50 | $0 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | SOUTH ALBANY | 50 | $0 |
Other hazards here
More from Dougherty County
- Hail 63
- Flash Flood 48
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
A severe thunderstorm produced a 3 to 4 mile swath of 80 to 85 mph winds across the northern half of Albany proper, causing widespread damage across the city. The NWS damage survey team found hundreds of snapped and/or uprooted trees, minor to moderate roof damage to structures and buildings, and occasional instances of extensive damage to wide-span metal roofs in areas throughout the city. Much of the severe structural damage surveyed was a result of trees falling onto structures and powerlines, especially in the Rawson Circle area, where the roads are canopied by old oak trees. The downed trees across the city were oriented in the same direction. This, along with examination of radar data from the event suggests that the damage was caused by straight line winds. Dougherty county received FEMA aid for this event due to damage cost exceeding the local threshold of $16 million.
Thunderstorm winds caused roof damage to more than 30 homes, as well as two car dealerships. At one of the dealerships, flying debris from the roof damage more than 30 cars. A family of seven had to be relocated after their roof was completely destroyed by a falling tree.
A severe storm produced a microburst over portions of northern Albany. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in a swath from Lovers Lane Road southwest to the Avalon United Methodist Church off Gillionville Road where the steeple was blown over. Pictures from the area near Stonewater Drive showed trees down across neighborhood roads. Some trees were blown down on houses and cars. Monetary damage was estimated.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many thunderstorm wind events are on record in Dougherty County, Georgia?
239 thunderstorm wind events are recorded in Dougherty County between 1961 and 2026, causing 0 direct deaths.
What is the strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Dougherty County?
The strongest thunderstorm wind on record in Dougherty County measured 74.
Where does the thunderstorm wind data for Dougherty County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Thunderstorm Wind in Dougherty County, Georgia.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/georgia/dougherty-county/thunderstorm-wind/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.