Montgomery County Georgia Emergency Management

05/29/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

Flash Flood Warning issued May 29 at 6:29PM EDT until May 29 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Montgomery County in central Georgia...
Central Emanuel County in east central Georgia...
Treutlen County in east central Georgia...
Northwestern Toombs County in southeastern Georgia...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Swainsboro, Soperton, Twin City, Stillmore, Oak Park, Garfield,
Nunez, Tarrytown, Lexsy, Covena, Gillis Springs, Norristown,
Normantown, Zaidee, Kibbee, Blackville, George L Smith State Park,
Lothair and Barnhill.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Widespread showers and thunderstorms may produce isolate instances of flash flooding across the Ozarks and Southeast through Friday. Scattered severe storms and heavy rain is expected across the Northwest U.S.. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to elevated fire weather over a por...

05/26/2026

🔥The Burn Ban for Montgomery County has been lifted as of May 26, 2026. We do ask that caution still be used if you chose to burn, and to contact Georgia Forestry Commission for any permits.🔥

05/26/2026

UPDATE: The Burn Ban for Montgomery County has been lifted as of May 26, 2026. We do ask that caution still be used if you chose to burn, and to contact Georgia Forestry Commission for any permits.

05/25/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Telfair, southeastern Wheeler and southwestern Montgomery Counties through 730 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 7:05PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 705 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Jordan to near Snipesville, and moving north at 15
mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Lumber City, Uvalda, Alston, Towns, Spring Hill, Jordan, and
Charlotteville.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to....

05/24/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Telfair, Wheeler and southern Montgomery Counties through 700 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 6:33PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 633 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Charlotteville to Towns to near Workmore, and moving
north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
McRae, Alamo, Mount Vernon, Helena, Lumber City, Glenwood, Uvalda,
Scotland, Alston, Towns, Horse Creek Wma, Spring Hill, Little
Ocmulgee State Park, Jordan, Charlotteville, and Workmore.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to....

05/23/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Toombs, southern Treutlen, northeastern Wheeler and Montgomery Counties through 430 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 352 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ailey, or over Mount
Vernon, moving north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Soperton, Mount Vernon, Vidalia, Glenwood, Ailey, Higgston,
Tarrytown, Lothair, Landsburg, Barnhill, Kibbee, Zaidee, and
Normantown.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to....

05/23/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Wheeler and southwestern Montgomery Counties through 400 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:24PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 324 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jordan, or 11 miles
southeast of Alamo, moving north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel 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...
Jordan and Spring Hill.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to....

05/17/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Treutlen, northeastern Wheeler and Montgomery Counties through 515 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 443 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ailey, or over Mount
Vernon, moving northwest at 25 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Mount Vernon, Glenwood, Ailey, Higgston, Tarrytown, Landsburg,
Barnhill, and Kibbee.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest....

05/17/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Toombs and southern Montgomery Counties through 445 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:18PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 418 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over McNatt Falls, or 8
miles northwest of Plant Hatch. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Uvalda, Alston, South Thompson, English Eddy, Grays Landing, Rock
Springs, Cedar Crossing, Charlotteville, and McNatt Falls.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest....

05/07/2026

🔥❗️🔥 ATTENTION 🔥❗️🔥

ALTHOUGH, the Georgia Forestry burn ban has been lifted, MONTGOMERY COUNTY STILL REMAINS under a COUNTY-ISSUED burn ban.

All residential and open burning of yard debris is still prohibited within the county.

The public will be notified as soon as the burn ban has been lifted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Montgomery Co. BOC or Georgia Forestry Commission.

We thank you for your understanding.