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Wind in Glascock County, Georgia
26 damaging wind events in the NCEI Storm Events record, 1950 to 2026. Event types counted: Thunderstorm Wind, High Wind, Strong Wind.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. Storm records through 30 Jun 2026.
NCEI records 26 wind events in Glascock County, Georgia, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 18 years.
June is the busiest month, with 7 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 14 events against 10 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.1% of the 25,855 wind events recorded in Georgia; its 18.1 per 100 square miles compares with 44.8 statewide.
7 wind reports with a measured or estimated speed reached the 58 mph severe threshold, and 0 reached hurricane force (74 mph).
Some winter weather and high wind events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county; zone-recorded events whose zone is named for the county are included and marked "Forecast zone" in the table.
Compared with Georgia
| Measure | Glascock County | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind events since 1950 | 26 | 25,855 | 701,953 |
| Per 100 square miles | 18.1 | 44.8 | 19.9 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 89.1 | 23.9 | 21.1 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 79 | 2,166 |
| Busiest month | June | June | June |
By year
Seasonality
2Feb
1Mar
2Apr
1May
4Jun
7Jul
1Aug
3Sep
3Oct
2Nov
0Dec
0
Magnitude distribution
NWS wind thresholds
- under 58 mph
- below severe threshold
- 58–73 mph
- severe
- 74–95 mph
- hurricane-force
- 96 mph and over
- extreme
Wind speed converted from the knots NCEI records; estimated and measured gusts are combined. Events without a speed are not binned.
Recorded events
All 26 events, most recent first. Magnitude is hail size, tornado rating or wind speed as recorded.
| Date | Event type | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 45 mph | $1K | — | — | — | County |
| 15 Aug 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 64 mph | $5K | — | — | — | County |
| 12 Jun 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | $8K | — | — | — | County |
| 17 Jun 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | $15K | — | — | — | County |
| 20 Aug 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | $500 | — | — | — | County |
| 18 Mar 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | 69 mph | $110K | — | — | — | County |
| 14 Aug 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | $2K | — | — | — | County |
| 13 Oct 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | $5K | — | — | — | County |
| 15 Jun 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | $6K | — | — | — | County |
| 10 Apr 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | $5K | — | — | — | County |
| 7 Jan 2009 | Strong Wind | 45 mph | $20K | — | — | 1 | Forecast zone |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | 59 mph | $7K | — | — | — | County |
| 20 May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | $5K | — | — | — | County |
| 15 Mar 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | $2K | — | — | — | County |
| 20 Jun 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | $5K | — | — | — | County |
| 3 Oct 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 mph | $25K | — | — | — | County |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Strong Wind | 43 mph | $25K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Sep 2004 | High Wind | 40 mph | $100K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 mph | $250 | — | — | — | County |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | $25K | — | — | — | County |
| 3 Jun 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | — | $5K | — | — | — | County |
| 19 Jan 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | — | $7K | — | — | — | County |
| 29 Jun 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | — | $5K | — | — | — | County |
| 21 May 1990 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 15 May 1976 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 4 Jul 1966 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
Questions and answers
How many wind events has Glascock County had?
26 events in the NCEI Storm Events record between 1950 and 2026. Reporting of damaging wind became far more complete after 1996, so early decades undercount.
When was the last recorded wind event in Glascock County?
11 Sep 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind, 45 mph). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging wind event recorded in Glascock County?
The thunderstorm wind of 18 Mar 2013, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $110K.
How does Glascock County compare with Georgia for wind?
18.1 events per 100 square miles against 44.8 statewide; the county holds 26 of the state's 25,855 recorded events.
Provenance
NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026, public domain. County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county (marked "Forecast zone"). Population and area from the US Census Bureau (2021). Built 1 Oct 2026. See the methodology, the Wind hub and the county page.