Jasper County, GA Environment & Hazard Risk

• DroughtRelatively Low$159K/yr expected annual loss, about 60 events a year
• HurricaneVery Low$66.35K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 16 years
• WildfireVery Low$25.12K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 1,688 years
• EarthquakeVery Low$129K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 549 years
• Heat waveVery Low$178K/yr expected annual loss, about 5.7 events a year
• Ice stormRelatively Low$33.67K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 1 year
• LandslideVery Low$295/yr expected annual loss, about once every 3 years
• HailVery Low$107K/yr expected annual loss, about 3.8 events a year
• TornadoRelatively Low$461K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 5 years
• Strong windRelatively Low$212K/yr expected annual loss, about 2.2 events a year
• LightningVery Low$42.55K/yr expected annual loss, about 60 events a year
• Cold waveVery Low$92.67K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 3 years
• Winter weatherVery Low$2,011/yr expected annual loss, about 1.2 events a year

Bars show the national percentile score (0 to 100) for each hazard. Dollar figures are expected annual losses to buildings, people and crops. Not rated here: avalanche, coastal flooding, riverine flooding, tsunami, volcanic activity.

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Homes with flood insurance

37 of 6,912 (0.5%)

Homes in high-risk flood zones

102

Insured in high-risk zones

32 (31%)

Flood claims since 1978

9

Claims paid since 1978

$128K

• Thunderstorm Wind75
• Hail34
• Drought32
• Tropical Storm14
• Extreme Cold/Wind Chill10
• Heat7
• Flash Flood6
• Winter Storm6
• Lightning5
• Wildfire5

• TornadoEF2, 31.44 mi path, 1,400 yd wide01/13/2023

  Hardys Crossroads, Jasper County

  2 deaths, 10 injured

  What happened

  Radar data, areal surveys and ground surveys confirm that a long track EF2 tornado occurred beginning a few miles east of Griffin GA through Butts, Newton and into Jasper counties. The tornado was part of a larger mesocyclone which can be traced west all the way back to the Selma Alabama tornado which spawned numerous tornadoes during its lifecycle. This particular tornado first touched down in an area around Crouch road and Wild Plum Road snapping and uprooting trees. The tornado struck a Rinai building causing damage to the roof, windows and outside walls. The tornado continued northeast snapping and uprooting trees quickly intensifying as it crossed hwy 19 becoming and EF2. Widespread tree damage was noted along S. McDonough Road and Walnut Grove Road north of Hwy 16. A well built home sustained significant roof and structure damage consistent with high end EF2 winds. The tornado continued northeast crossing High Falls Road, N. Walkers Mill Road, Yamacraw road snapping and uprooting trees consistent with EF1 damage. As the tornado continued northeast, it became the dominant circulation within the larger mesocyclone as the previous Griffin tornado began to occlude within the...

• Drought06/01/2000

  Jasper

  $3.25M damage

  What happened

  Extremely dry conditions continued across north and central Georgia through the month of June. These same dry conditions had persisted for most of the last 2 years. All rainfall was from spotty convective activity, with no widespread general rains occurring during the month. Most of the convection was concentrated across the southeast parts of WFO Peachtree City's County Warning Area. The west central and north central portions received only 25 to 50 percent of normal rainfall with northwest and east central portions faring slightly better with 50 to 75 percent of normal. At the major airports in north and central Georgia, Atlanta reported 1.11 inches, Athens 1.98 inches, Macon 2.86 inches, and Columbus only 0.51 inches of rain for the month of June. These amounts were 2.45 inches, 1.95 inches, 0.72 inches, and 3.56 inches below normal, respectively. Yearly rainfall totals for most cooperative observer stations in north and central Georgia were between 10 and 15 inches below normal. The 2 year deficit exceeded 20 inches across much of the same area. The center for Climate Prediction and the U.S. Department of Agriculture classified most of central Georgia in an...

• High Wind35 kt wind09/07/2004

  Jasper

  $500K damage

  What happened

  High wind damage, associated with Tropical Storm Frances, is listed below, in alphabetical order by county for those counties that "high wind" criteria was either met or assumed to be met.Baldwin: The Georgia Emergency Management Agency reported that extensive and widespread wind damage was observed. Many trees and power lines were down throughout the county and many parts of the county were expected to be without power for up to four days as a result. In addition, four homes suffered major damage and five suffered minor damage. One man was injured and taken to a local hospital when a tree fell on his mobile home. Four to five inches of rain was also reported throughout the county, but no significant flooding problems were reported. (Estimated Damage: $500,000)Barrow: The Barrow County News of Winder reported that many trees and power lines were down throughout the county. A funeral home was damaged when the relatively new roof was peeled back by the high winds and a large tree fell on the structure causing damage to the embalming and casket room. The funeral home owner's adjacent private residence was also damaged by a fallen tree. Several other businesses and homes...

• TornadoEF1, 3 mi path, 440 yd wide02/19/2009

  Smithboro, Jasper County

  $250K damage

  What happened

  An aerial and ground survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia in cooperation with the Jasper county Emergency Management Director confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down in far eastern Jasper county, approximately one mile west of Smithboro. The tornado continued on a 3-mile long eastward path parallel to and just south of Georgia Highway 16, lifting just before reaching the Putnam county line. This was one of two EF1 tornadoes to touch down in Jasper county on this date. The same thunderstorm that spawned this tornado continued on to produce yet another EF1 tornado near Eatonton and later an EF3 tornado in Hancock county. Several homes near Georgia Highway 16 were damaged, one in Smithboro sustaining major damage. A saw mill warehouse was destroyed. Many trees and power lines were down along the path of the tornado.

• Winter Storm01/29/2005

  Jasper

  $150K damage

• TornadoEF1, 7.19 mi path, 440 yd wide02/19/2009

  Shady Dale, Jasper County

  $125K damage

• Drought03/01/2026

  Jasper

• Drought02/10/2026

  Jasper

• Winter Storm01/31/2026

  Jasper

• Thunderstorm Wind43 kt wind03/31/2025

  Monticello, Jasper County

  $1,000 damage

• TornadoEF0, 1.34 mi path, 200 yd wide02/16/2025

  Hardys Crossroads, Jasper County

• Thunderstorm Wind52 kt wind08/18/2024

  Adgateville, Jasper County

  $1,000 damage

• Thunderstorm Wind56 kt wind08/03/2023

  Hardys Crossroads, Jasper County

  $4,000 damage

• TornadoEF2, 31.44 mi path, 1,400 yd wide01/13/2023

  Hardys Crossroads, Jasper County

  2 deaths, 10 injured

• Unnamed storm (1901)09/21/1901 · Landfall: FLTropical storm40 mph nearby
• Unnamed storm (1896)07/04/1896 · Landfall: FLTropical storm52 mph nearby
• Unnamed storm (1893)09/27/1893 · Landfall: LA, MS · 948 mbTropical storm52 mph nearby
• Unnamed storm (1882)09/02/1882 · Landfall: FL · 949 mbTropical storm46 mph nearby

• MonticelloServes 3,329 · Surface water · Local government1 health violation
• Turtle Cove PoaServes 2,514 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations+1 monitoring or reporting
• Jasper County Water and Sewer AuthorityServes 1,728 · Purchased surface water · Local governmentNo health violations+11 monitoring or reporting
• Alcovy Shores Water AuthorityServes 715 · Purchased surface water · Local government7 health violations
• Shady DaleServes 454 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+19 monitoring or reporting