Schley County Emergency Management Agency - EMA

06/19/2026

In regard to the post about the weather, we are waiting on the NWS to complete their review to determine if was a tornado. It really doesn’t matter if was a tornado or not, the damage is done.

06/19/2026

Yesterday’s weather caused some issues on GA Hwy 271 between US Hwy 19 and Lacrosse Road. There were no injuries and and no structural damage. Numerous trees were broken off or uprooted and there were several power lines knocked down.

06/18/2026

The NWS has issued a Tornado Watch effective until 11 PM EDT this evening for areas in west central GA including Schley, Sumter, Taylor, Marion, and Macon Counties.

06/18/2026

The information from the NWS posted earlier has a lot of information in it.
What you really need to know: you can expect a lot of rain and heavy winds.
Please be careful if you are out and about this evening. Stay off the roads unless you really need to be out.
Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.

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06/18/2026

From the National Weather Service:
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT / OVERVIEW:
A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of north and central Georgia until Saturday morning. Flash flooding and river flooding will be possible within the watch area.
A Wind Advisory is in effect from 6pm today (Thursday) until 8am Friday generally along and south of I-20. Strong wind gusts of 35 mph or higher outside of thunderstorms could lead to downed trees and powerlines.
Severe storms will be possible this afternoon. The primary threats will be isolated damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes.
WHAT:
Recent rainfall combined with the approaching tropical system will increase the flash flood and river flood risk.
2-4" of rainfall within the Flood Watch with locally higher amounts of 5"+.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe weather Thursday. The main concern will be the potential for a few strong storms to develop which may produce gusty damaging winds and/or brief tornados.
Strong, gusty non-thunderstorm winds will be possible this evening and overnight as the remnants of Arthur pass over north and central Georgia. Winds gusts in excess of 35 mph will be possible.
WHERE & WHEN:
For heavy rainfall - Thursday and Friday: Bands of storms will develop ahead of the system on Thursday in both north and central Georgia. Additional storms will be possible across central Georgia on Friday.
For severe weather - starting Thursday afternoon and lasting until very early Friday across all of north and central Georgia.
For Wind Advisory - Thursday evening to Friday morning along and south of I-20.
IMPACTS:
Flash flooding of low-lying and urban areas. Rapid rises in smaller creeks, streams, and rivers.
Longer term river flooding from heavy rainfall.
Isolated damaging wind gusts capable of downing trees and powerlines.
A few brief tornadoes which could damage trees, homes, and property.
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts capable of causing damage to trees and powerlines

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05/28/2026

The water leak has been found thanks to a concerned citizen reporting it. Lightning struck the line or ran in on from a nearby tree.
While the repair is in progress a section of the line will be isolated with no pressure. The isolated area is on Hwy 240E between US19 and Blan Wall Road. Customers in the area of Blan Wall, Coogle Road, and Hwy 240E will be without service for several hours while the repairs are being made.

05/28/2026

The Schley County water system has a major leak most likely caused by a lightning strike. If you see evidence of the leak please call the County office at 229-937-2609 or 937-5848.

04/22/2026

BURN BAN ORDERED BY GA FORESTRY
Due to the exceptional drought conditions (that continue to worsen), a burn ban is in effect for 91 counties (including Schley) until May 22, 2026.

There are presently an unusually large number of active wildfires in the state, many of which started from outdoor burns. A temporary burn ban is necessary to preserve life and property due to unusually hazardous conditions.