Check Georgia hurricane alerts now, and see the five landfalls on record, from the 1898 Category 4 to the 1947 storm
Is there a hurricane in Georgia right now?
No tropical watches or warnings are in effect for Georgia right now, and none of the storms we track has alerts here.
Hurricanes that made landfall in Georgia
Georgia hurricane history: 5 in the official NHC record. Most recent first.
The most recent was an unnamed storm in 1947, with winds of 105 mph at landfall.
| Storm | Date | Winds at landfall | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed (1947) | Oct 15, 1947 | 105 mph | Category 2 |
| Unnamed (1898) | Oct 2, 1898 | 130 mph | Category 4 |
| Unnamed (1893) | Aug 28, 1893 | 115 mph | Category 3 |
| Unnamed (1881) | Aug 28, 1881 | 105 mph | Category 2 |
| Unnamed (1854) | Sep 8, 1854 | 115 mph | Category 3 |
1940s: 1 · 1890s: 2 · 1880s: 1 · 1850s: 1
Counts Atlantic hurricanes whose center crossed the Georgia coast with winds of at least 74 mph at that moment, from NHC landfall records matched to the nearest state within 25 miles. A storm that weakened before landfall is not counted, and a storm that struck another state first is counted only where it made landfall. Winds shown are at landfall, not the peak of the storm. Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2. Past counts do not predict the next season.
Official sources for Georgia
Evacuation orders and local forecasts come from these offices, not from us.
Georgia evacuation zones, orders and routes
Evacuation is ordered by local officials. These are the official places to check your zone and any orders.
Hurricane season in Georgia: dates and what to do
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Activity usually peaks around September 10, with most storms between mid-August and mid-October (National Hurricane Center).
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Common questions about hurricanes in Georgia
How many hurricanes have made landfall in Georgia?
The National Hurricane Center record lists 5 hurricane landfalls on Georgia's coast since 1854. The table on this page shows each one.
When was the last hurricane in Georgia?
The most recent hurricane landfall on Georgia's coast in the National Hurricane Center record is an unnamed storm in 1947, with winds of 105 mph at landfall.
What was the strongest hurricane to hit Georgia?
By wind speed, an unnamed storm in 1898: 130 mph at landfall. Hurricanes are rated by wind speed only, so a storm with weaker winds can still cause more damage from surge or flooding.
Where do I find evacuation zones, orders and routes in Georgia?
Start with Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. Evacuation zones and orders are set by your county or state emergency management office, not by us. Follow local orders and check your zone before a storm threatens.