Sumter County Emergency Management

08/27/2026

Alert: Sumter County

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Sumter County through 430 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:46PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 345 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sumter, or 9 miles
south of Americus. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially
in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Americus, Leslie, De Soto, Desoto, Sumter, Lamar, Maddox, Methvins,
Croxton Crossroads, New Era, and Huntington.
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of
control due to hydroplaning.

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Friday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Heat across the southern Plains will briefly ease to near-normal by late week. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce damaging wind, hail, a tornado or two, heavy rain and flash flooding across...

08/21/2026

Alert: Sumter County

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Sumter County through 245 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 214 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Plains, or 8 miles west
of Americus, moving southeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Americus, Plains, Sumter, Huntington, Maddox, and Croxton Crossroads.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Re...

08/20/2026

Alert: Sumter County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 20 at 6:50PM EDT until August 20 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Sumter County in west central Georgia...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 650 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Maddox, or
near Americus, and is nearly stationary.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Americus, Plains, Sumter, Huntington, Maddox, and Croxton
Crossroads.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Re...

08/20/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT
Please avoid Highway 19 South between Three Bridges Road and Highway 308.

The northbound lanes are currently closed due to an accident blocking all northbound traffic. The road is expected to remain closed for up to one hour.

Please use an alternate route and allow extra travel time. Thank you.

08/18/2026

Alert: Sumter County

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 3:02AM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may pro...

08/17/2026

Alert: Sumter County

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 3:20AM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses. Overnight temperatures and humidity will remain
elevated, providing little relief for vulnerable populations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest heat index values will occur from late
morning through late afternoon.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking tem...

08/14/2026

Alert: Sumter County

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY
Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 6:38AM EDT until August 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses. Overnight temperatures and humidity will remain
elevated, providing little relief for vulnerable populations.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking tem...

08/13/2026

Alert: Sumter County

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Sumter and northwestern Crisp Counties through 645 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 617 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Plains, or 7 miles west
of Americus, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Americus, Plains, Leslie, De Soto, Desoto, Cobb, Sumter, Lamar,
Maddox, Croxton Crossroads, and Huntington.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking tem...