Breaking: Radar-confirmed tornado spotted in counties south of Atlanta
Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta

Hurricane history

Hurricane Hugo, 1989; 27 deaths in South Carolina & $10 billion in damages overall
Worst hurricanes in U.S. history
Hurricane Ivan, 2004; Ivan left approximately 57 dead & caused an estimated $18 billion in damages
Hurricane Andrew; one of the costliest storms in the nation's history, left more than 60 dead after making landfall in Florida
Hurricane Rita, 2005; As many as 120 deaths in four U.S. states were directly related to the hurricane
Hurricane Ike, 2008; More than 130 killed
The Grand Isle Hurricane, New Orleans, 1909; approximately 275 killed
The 1926 Miami hurricane (or Great Miami Hurricane) was a Category 4 hurricane that devastated Miami in September, 1926. More than 370 were killed.
Hurricane Audrey; The storm hit Texas & Louisiana in 1957, leaving more than 400 dead
The 1935 Labor Day Hurricane; more than 400 killed in the Florida Keys
The Great Hurricane of 1938 cut a destructive path through New York & New England. Nicknamed the Long Island Express it left approximately 700 dead
Hurricane Katrina; At least 1,800 perished from the storm and resulting floods. It's estimated to have caused $81 billion in damages.
1928 Okeechobee hurricane; overflowing waters from a breached dam on Lake Okeechobee in Florida left 2,000 dead
1900 Galveston hurricane; 6,000 killed, 10,000 left homeless
1 / 14
Sid Kalmas stands guard over his hotel after the Caribbean area was swept by Hurricane Hugo, Sept. 20, 1989, Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands. The yacht in background was dumped there by Hugo, which proceeded to cause massive damage in South Carolina when it hit the mainland. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
May 19, 2015
ExploreWhat were some of the worst hurricanes in Georgia
More Stories

Keep Reading

Much of Georgia is under a Level 3 of 5 risk for severe weather on March 31, 2025. The far northern portion of the state is under a Level 2 and 1 risk.

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Radar-confirmed tornado spotted in counties south of Atlanta

56m ago

Atlanta records two highest pollen levels in 35 years this weekend

Trailblazing Georgia judge starts new chapter in retirement

After a trailblazing legal career capped by 25 years on the Georgia Court of Appeals, newly-retired judge Yvette Miller plans to indulge her passion for writing in a new way.

The Latest

Much of Georgia is under a Level 3 of 5 risk for severe weather on March 31, 2025. The far northern portion of the state is under a Level 2 and 1 risk.

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Radar-confirmed tornado spotted in counties south of Atlanta

56m ago

Battle over short-term rentals reignites at City Hall

Severe storms could bring hail, brief tornadoes in Georgia

Featured

Much of Georgia is under a Level 3 of 5 risk for severe weather on March 31, 2025. The far northern portion of the state is under a Level 2 and 1 risk.

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Radar-confirmed tornado spotted in counties south of Atlanta

56m ago

3 of 4 U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead

Three of four U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead. The soldiers had been stationed at Georgia's Fort Stewart.

Lucy McBath suspends bid for governor as husband battles cancer

Four-term U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath suspends bid for Georgia governor.