Charlton County Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in Charlton County is about the same as Georgia average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Charlton County is much lower than Georgia average and is lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #97
| Charlton County | 0.01 |
| Georgia | 0.08 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Charlton County | 0.0000 |
| Georgia | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #109
| Charlton County | 92.75 |
| Georgia | 179.92 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 7,130 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Charlton County were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 0 | Cold: | 29 | Dense Fog: | 47 | Drought: | 47 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 311 | Hail: | 1,738 | Heat: | 17 | Heavy Snow: | 12 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 18 | Ice Storm: | 5 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 36 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 4,059 | Tropical Storm: | 34 | Wildfire: | 75 | Winter Storm: | 5 | Winter Weather: | 6 |
| Other: | 691 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Charlton County.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Charlton County.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Charlton County.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 20 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Charlton County.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 19.3 | 2007-04-15 | 2 | 30°31'N / 82°15'W | 2.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Baker | |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: An EF2 tornado tracked across rural farmland in extreme northeast Baker county, just southwest of Moniac. A residence off of Moccasin Creek Road had an out building destroyed, widespread tree damage and minor damage to the primary residence. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A surface low rapidly deepened over NC during the early morning hours of April 15, 2007, as the parent upper level trough phased with the surface feature. A squall line of severe storms preceding a cold front moved through northeast Florida during the early morning hours of April 15th and produced multiple supercells. | |||||||||||
| 28.3 | 1968-11-18 | 3 | 31°10'N / 82°18'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Ware | |
| 32.6 | 1970-02-25 | 2 | 31°12'N / 82°29'W | 31°12'N / 82°18'W | 10.90 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Ware |
| 33.6 | 2004-08-12 | 2 | 30°28'N / 81°48'W | 30°24'N / 81°41'W | 7.00 Miles | 1 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Duval |
| Brief Description: 1500: Tornado sighted on ground at the intersection of Imeson and Pritchard Rd. 1500: 3 train cars derailed in Edgewood area of town. 1500: Tornado progressing toward the Edgewood area...ripping up trees in its path. 1505: Tornado about 1 mile from Trained Storm Spotter who was at 601 Crestwood Ave. Tornado was observed in the Norwood and Edgewood areas of town. 1530: Trees on home at Francis and Cleveland Roads and 3056 Francis Road. Tree on house along Pettiford Drive. Powerlines down across the Edgewood area. Mobile home overturned on Edgewood Ave and U.S. 1 (New Kings Road). 6 trees broken. A police sub-station off of U.S. 1 and Edgewood had 6 cars and 1 tractor trailer damaged. Report from Trained Storm Spotter. 1530: Roof ripped off of grocery store at Ina Road and Imeson. Building bricks were broken off and hit 11 cars which caused damage. Trees down on homes at 6024 and 6026 Bagley Road. 1550: Radio reports of damage and debris along New Kings Road. Damage included downed and snapped trees and destroyed billboards. Road closures along New Kings Road heard at 1550 EST. 1550: Debris in trailer park including mattresses on roofs. 1600: Tornado sighted near West 45th Street and U.S. 1 in northwest Jacksonville. 1615: Numerous trees down and snapped in the Edgewood area of Jacksonville. | |||||||||||
| 34.4 | 1974-05-12 | 2 | 30°17'N / 82°07'W | 30°17'N / 82°04'W | 3.30 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Baker |
| 34.6 | 1984-02-27 | 2 | 30°51'N / 81°36'W | 30°54'N / 81°32'W | 3.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Camden |
| 35.0 | 1974-05-12 | 2 | 30°17'N / 82°04'W | 30°19'N / 81°50'W | 14.20 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Duval |
| 37.7 | 1964-06-06 | 2 | 30°24'N / 81°42'W | 30°25'N / 81°39'W | 3.60 Miles | 27 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Duval |
| 39.5 | 1960-02-25 | 2 | 30°28'N / 81°35'W | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Duval | |||
| 40.3 | 1996-02-02 | 2 | 30°19'N / 81°43'W | 30°22'N / 81°40'W | 6.00 Miles | 80 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.8M | 0 | Duval |
| Brief Description: The tornado touched-down at Park Street and Cassat Avenue and moved to just north of I-10/I-95. Sixty one homes reported minor damage, three with major damage. Four businesses reported major damage had 12 RVs valued up to 70K overturned. Trees, power lines and traffic lights were blown down along the path. | |||||||||||
| 41.0 | 1957-06-08 | 2 | 30°18'N / 81°44'W | 0.90 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Duval | |
| 43.2 | 1963-01-13 | 2 | 31°20'N / 81°48'W | 1.00 Mile | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Brantley | |
| 44.5 | 2005-12-05 | 2 | 30°58'N / 82°52'W | 30°58'N / 82°51'W | 3.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Clinch |
| Brief Description: A mini-supercell storm over western Clinch county tracked north-northeast roughly along Highway 84. At 310 pm tornado damage was reported near Du Pont. A home was damaged at 2371 Edward Lee Road, which is about 2 miles east of downtown Du Pont. Numerous trees and power lines were also down mainly south of Du Pont along Olive Leaf Road. An NWS Storm Survey the day after the tornado revealed F2 damage. The tornado path was narrow (50 yards), but the circulation damaged several structures near Du Pont including a brick carport and porch. A semi-truck was lifted on top of another semi, and much of a blueberry packaging structure was destroyed. Winds were estimated at 120-150 mph. | |||||||||||
| 46.5 | 1957-06-08 | 2 | 30°14'N / 81°41'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Duval | |||
| 47.2 | 1974-03-21 | 2 | 30°20'N / 82°46'W | 30°20'N / 82°43'W | 3.60 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Columbia |
| 47.9 | 1976-03-16 | 2 | 31°28'N / 82°15'W | 0.30 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Pierce | |
| 48.5 | 2006-12-25 | 2 | 30°06'N / 82°25'W | 30°08'N / 82°24'W | 3.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 1 | 0K | 0K | Columbia |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: Columbia County Emergency Management reports damage to 12 homes and one home destroyed. A business was also destroyed. Extensive damage was reported in the community of Woodborough along Scenic Lake drive as well as along Moore road northwest of Lake City. One minor injury was reported with minor lacerations. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A vigorous short wave trough and squall line moved across north Florida on Christmas Day resulting in severe weather across the northern and central portions of the state and a tornado near Lake City, Columbia County, Florida. | |||||||||||
| 49.0 | 1957-11-29 | 2 | 31°28'N / 82°21'W | 1.00 Mile | 300 Yards | 0 | 6 | 25K | 0 | Bacon | |
| 49.1 | 2005-03-22 | 2 | 31°29'N / 82°01'W | 31°29'N / 82°01'W | 2.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wayne |
| Brief Description: NWS Storm Survey revealed 56 homes were damaged or destroyed (includes mobile and manufactured homes), 12 businesses were damaged or destroyed, 2 public buildings were damaged as well as 1 church. Only minor injuries were reported. Georgia Emergency Management issued a statement that stated 61 homes and 8 businesses were damaged; 10 homes and 5 business were destroyed. Below is a time line of calls the NWS received: 0430 pm EDT: Emergency Management reported 3 businesses destroyed and campers severely damaged in Screven from a tornado. 0430 pm EDT: Emergency Management reported numerous trees and power lines down in Screven. 0432 pm EDT: Tranied stomr spotter repored a tornado 5 miles south of Jesup and about 8 miles south of Odum. 0449 pm EDT: Tranied storm spotter and amateur radio operator reported quarter size hail in downtown Jesup and a tornado in Screven along 9 Run Road. 0450 pm EDT: Emergency Management reported campers were destroyed in Screven and a cabinet shop (Sreven Cabinet Company) was severely damaged with 1 person trapped inside. Other reports received about this event included 2 children trapped in a video store in Screven. They were pulled out and taken to the hospital with no major injuries. The Jesup Press Sentinel newspaper reported extensive damage occurred along J.L. Tyre Street and U.S. 84 in Screven. Two businesses hit particulary hard were the Screven Cabinet Company and Boyette's Camper Sales. One male was trapped in the cabinet shop after the tornado, and was successfully rescued with no notable injuries. A truck driver was driving at about 25 miles per hour in front of the cabinet shop when the tornado hit and flipped the vehicle, and the driver sufferd minor injuries. Additional business damaged by the tornado included the town's video store, Mary's IGA and Wasdin Cabinet and Doors. 0450 pm EDT: The general public sent an email that and reported a tornado in Screven and 2 inch hail in Jesup. | |||||||||||
| 49.7 | 1960-02-25 | 3 | 30°12'N / 82°38'W | 0.80 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Columbia | |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.