Georgia, 1998

Damaging Winds in Georgia, April 19, 1998

April 19, 1998 · NWS FFC · 3 events in 3 counties and zones

3 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$67,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
3

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.

The radar

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Event by event

3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Peach

When
April 19, 12:10 PM EST
Where
Peach County, Byron
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
32.650, -83.750

A severe thunderstorm developed over Peach county around noon EST. The Peach county EMA reported several homes and trees were damaged in the Majestic Oak subdivision on the south side of Byron. A three car garage was destroyed and part of a roof was torn away. Another home across the street was was damaged when a tree was blown onto its roof. Other homes sustained minor to moderate damage. There were several reports of a funnel cloud. Dime size hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Houston

When
April 19, 12:15 PM EST
Where
Houston County, 2 mi NW of Centerville
Property damage
$2,000
Coordinates
32.630, -83.700

The same severe thunderstorm pulled some shingles off a house on Dunbar road near the Peach county line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bibb

When
April 19, 12:20 PM EST to 12:30 PM EST
Where
Bibb County, Macon Wilson Arpt to Macon
Property damage
$15,000
Coordinates
32.700, -83.650

The severe thunderstorm continued into Bibb county from near Wilson Airport to around Macon. A trailer was knocked off its foundation. Other homes had roof damage and trees were knocked over.

What these are

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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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: 5638181, 5638182, 5638183.