Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Georgia, November 7, 1995

Name: Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Georgia, November 7, 1995
Start: 1995-11-07T13:59
End: 1995-11-07T20:05
Location: Georgia

November 7, 1995 · 32 events in 26 counties and zones

24 thunderstorm wind, 8 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 31 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 41
Property damage: $10 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 32

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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Event by event

24 thunderstorm wind, 8 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Tornado, Dougherty

When: November 7, 1:59 PM EST to 2:05 PM EST
Where: Dougherty County, Albany
Rating: F2
Path length: 5 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Injuries: 36 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $10 million
Coordinates: 31.533, -84.216 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tornado first touched down on the north side of the Albany Dougherty County Airport then moved east north-east for five miles to just past U.S. Highway 19. In two spots along the path the tornado lifted briefly. One of these breaks in the damage path occurred at an elementary school that was in session. The worst damage was to a Winn Dixie grocery store where many of the 36 injuries occurred. One side of the store was pulled out and collapsed to the side parking area. In the parking lot, numerous cars were moved about and a few turned over. Over 40 homes were destroyed with over 50 more severely damaged. Five businesses were severely damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbia

When: November 7, 2:46 PM EST
Where: Columbia County, Evans
Coordinates: 33.544, -82.264 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds took down several large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crisp

When: November 7, 3:00 PM EST to 4:00 PM EST
Where: Crisp County, Cordele
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 31.923, -83.768 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds knocked down five to 10 trees in Cordele and another was knocked down 10 miles southeast of Cordele. A funnel cloud was reported in the vicinity of the Crisp County High School. Over 20 homes lost power due to trees down on main power lines on Fleming Road and in the vicinity of 20th Avenue and Seventh Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richmond

When: November 7, 3:15 PM EST
Where: Richmond County, Augusta
Coordinates: 33.360, -82.073 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds destroyed several large signs at Regency Mall.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mitchell

When: November 7, 3:24 PM EST
Where: Mitchell County, Baconton
Coordinates: 31.225, -84.194 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were blown down across SR93 according to county Emergency Management.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilcox

When: November 7, 3:30 PM EST
Where: Wilcox County, Rochelle
Property damage: $200
Coordinates: 31.973, -83.432 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on a power line and several limbs were down in the same area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tattnall

When: November 7, 3:35 PM EST
Where: Tattnall County, Reidsville
Coordinates: 32.046, -82.058 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Powerlines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burke

When: November 7, 3:47 PM EST
Where: Burke County, Waynesboro
Coordinates: 33.061, -82.001 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees down along Highway 45 south of Waynesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jeff Davis

When: November 7, 3:51 PM EST
Where: Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst
Property damage: $15,000
Coordinates: 31.806, -82.637 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Eight large trees and several power lines were blown down. Two buildings received structural damage.

Tornado, Tift

When: November 7, 4:00 PM EST
Where: Tift County, Tifton
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Coordinates: 31.457, -83.527 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tornado briefly touched down just north of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College causing no damage according to county Emergency Management.

Tornado, Effingham

When: November 7, 4:05 PM EST
Where: Effingham County
Rating: F1
Path length: 8.5 mi
Path width: 60 yd
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 32.367, -81.341 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado started in Bryan County as indicated by 88D. Tornadic storm appeared to have diminished while still in Bryan County and then regenerated rapidly, just before entering Effingham County and then crossing Interstate 16. Tornado moved east northeast and ended about 1.5 miles east of Eden. No significant damage occurred in Bryan County. In Effingham County, two mobile homes were destroyed and roof damage to several homes and numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coffee

When: November 7, 5:00 PM EST
Where: Coffee County
Property damage: $10,000
Coordinates: 31.549, -82.849 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and power lines reported down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bacon

When: November 7, 5:15 PM EST
Where: Bacon County
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 31.554, -82.453 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several reports of large tree limbs and power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Long

When: November 7, 5:25 PM EST
Where: Long County
Coordinates: 31.753, -81.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Powerlines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bryan

When: November 7, 5:30 PM EST
Where: Bryan County
Coordinates: 32.013, -81.442 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Powerlines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Atkinson

When: November 7, 5:30 PM EST
Where: Atkinson County
Property damage: $15,000
Coordinates: 31.297, -82.880 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Roof of animal shelter was damaged in Willacoochee. Large tree limbs and power lines were blown down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ware

When: November 7, 5:30 PM EST
Where: Ware County, Dixie Union
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.054, -82.424 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large trees and power lines were blown down.

Tornado, Pierce

When: November 7, 5:34 PM EST to 6:05 PM EST
Where: Pierce County, Bristol
Rating: F1
Path length: 35 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Injuries: 4 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $300,000
Coordinates: 31.359, -82.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Totally destroyed a mobile home in Bristol. Damage several homes and businesses. Path was not continuous.

Thunderstorm Wind, Liberty

When: November 7, 5:35 PM EST
Where: Liberty County
Coordinates: 31.807, -81.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Powerlines down.

Tornado, Bryan

When: November 7, 5:45 PM EST
Where: Bryan County, Richmond Hill
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 40 yd
Coordinates: 32.013, -81.442 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado was observed on the ground by a guard. No significant damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clinch

When: November 7, 5:45 PM EST
Where: Clinch County, Homerville
Property damage: $4,000
Coordinates: 30.915, -82.706 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large trees were uprooted or blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Berrien

When: November 7, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Berrien County, Nashville
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 31.276, -83.230 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winds from a thunderstorm blew several trees down blocking several roads and causing minor property damage according to the sheriff's office.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When: November 7, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Wayne County, Screven
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.551, -81.917 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large tree limbs and power lines blown down.

Tornado, Wayne

When: November 7, 6:00 PM EST to 6:20 PM EST
Where: Wayne County, Screvin
Rating: F1
Path length: 100 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Property damage: $20,000
Coordinates: 31.551, -81.917 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Around 15 to 20 trees were across White Star Still Road. Other trees were snapped at around 15 feet above the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ware

When: November 7, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Ware County, Waycross
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage: $10,000
Coordinates: 31.054, -82.424 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous large trees were uprooted or blown down.

Tornado, McIntosh

When: November 7, 6:20 PM EST
Where: McIntosh County, Townsend
Rating: F0
Path length: 10 mi
Path width: 35 yd
Coordinates: 31.484, -81.376 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado moved from southwest of Townsend to just north of Meridian. Numerous trees were down between these two towns and tin and gutters were torn from homes. Tornado was not on the ground continuously.

Thunderstorm Wind, Liberty

When: November 7, 6:35 PM EST
Where: Liberty County, Hinesville
Coordinates: 31.807, -81.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees and powerlines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Long

When: November 7, 6:40 PM EST
Where: Long County, Ludowici
Coordinates: 31.753, -81.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees and powerlines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Camden

When: November 7, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Camden County
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.923, -81.636 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county.

Tornado, Glynn

When: November 7, 7:10 PM EST to 7:20 PM EST
Where: Glynn County, Brunswick
Rating: F1
Path length: 50 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Property damage: $40,000
Coordinates: 31.180, -81.500

Ripped the roof and damaged Charter-By-The-Sea Hospital and lifted the roof off a convenience store in Brunswick. Structural damage was also reported to a marina.

Thunderstorm Wind, Camden

When: November 7, 8:00 PM EST
Where: Camden County
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 30.923, -81.636 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and large limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charlton

When: November 7, 8:05 PM EST
Where: Charlton County
Property damage: $3,000
Coordinates: 30.782, -82.138 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several reports of trees and large limbs blown down.

What these are

Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10319388, 10319589, 10319172, 10321297, 10321370, 10321055, 10320991, 10319477, 10319065, 10321157, 10319488, 10319535, 10319563, 10321132, 10319416, 10319561, 10321365, 10321080, 10321116, 10319417, 10319422, 10319239, 10320823, 10320941, 10321366, 10321285, 10321117, 10321133, 10319580, 10318894, 10318808, 10319155.