Kite, Georgia
7 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1957 and the latest in 1988. It stands in the Kite census division. It lies in ZIP code area 31049. It stands on Battleground Creek. The Survey maps it on the Kite quadrangle. 160 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 249 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresKite fell from 241 to 160 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 241 | |
| 2020 | 160 | -81 (-34%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
6 surveys from 7 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1957 USGS Macon quadrangle1:250000
- 1958 USGS Macon quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Macon quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1974 USGS Kite quadrangle1:24000
- 1981 USGS Dublin quadrangle1:100000
- 1988 USGS Macon quadrangle1:250000
Fires near this place
372 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 372 fires within 5 miles of Kite between 1992 and 2020, burning about 1,522 acres in total. 19 started naturally. 54 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 208 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 54 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 47 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 21 |
| Natural | 19 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 12 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 8 |
| Smoking | 3 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2008 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 30 September 2009 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 25 September 1993 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 24 September 2019 | Debris and open burning | 6.8 acres | Georgia Forestry Commission | FY2020JOHNSON005 |
| 24 September 2004 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 23 September 2010 | Debris and open burning | 2.4 acres | Georgia Forestry Commission | FY2011-JOHNSON-023 |
| 20 September 2011 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | FY2012-JOHNSON-014 |
| 19 September 1996 | Equipment and vehicle use | 6.7 acres | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
1 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Kite: 1 past producer. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Sand Deposit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Alluvium |
Storms near this place
28 since 1999Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Kite in 28 storm reports between 1999 and 2025: 14 thunderstorm wind, 9 hail, 3 tornado, 1 funnel cloud. The reports record 3 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Tornado (EF2) | Kite | 3 hurt, $7,000,000 | A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet another tornado had touched down within Johnson county. This tornado was an EF2 and touched down in far eastern Johnson county, about one mile northwest of Kite and continued on an east-northeastward track into Emanuel county, crossing into Emanuel county just west of the city of Blundale. Maximum winds within the tornado were estimated to be 130 mph and the maximum path width was determined to be up to 1/2 mile wide. As the tornado touched down northwest of Kite, a mobile home was rolled and several other homes and vehicles were damaged along U.S. Highway 221 north of Kite. The most significant damage occurred about three miles north of Kite, along Minton Chapel Road, where a mobile home was completely destroyed and the debris thrown up to 50 feet away. Three injuries were reported as a result of the destruction of this mobile home. An additional indirect injury occurred later when a tree fell on an individual during debris clean up. A well constructed metal building in the same general area sustained substantial wall, frame, and column anchor failures. A number of trees and several power lines were downed along the path of the tornado as well. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $250,000 | A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that in addition to an EF2 tornado that tracked from just northwest of Kite east-northeast into Emanuel county just west of Blundale, extensive straight-line wind damage was observed along and up to two miles south of the tornado track. These winds were estimated to be as strong as 90 mph. Primarily minor structural damage was observed to several homes in this area, including within the city of Kite. The most significant structural damage was to a school gymnasium in Kite which sustained masonry wall and roof damage. Widespread tree damage was also observed throughout this area. |
| January 2006 | Tornado (F1) | Kite | $250,000 | A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service and the Johnson County Emergency Management Director concluded that an F1 tornado had touched down approximately five miles north of Kite near the intersection of U.S. Highway 221 and U.S. Highway 319 and traveled east-southeast to a point four miles east-northeast of Kite. The tornado than continued into Emanuel county. The damage path within Johnson county was approximately five miles long and 1/4 mile wide. Overall, the tornado traveled a 12 mile long path across Johnson and Emanuel counties. Near the tornado's touchdown point, siding was blown off the Gum Log Church. Then, six homes along the path of the tornado sustained damage from downed trees. In addition, a couple of silos were destroyed and several vehicles were damaged. |
| March 2011 | Hail | Kite | $48,000 | The public observed golf ball-sized hail across east central Johnson county near Kite. |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $30,000 | The Forest Blade of Swainsboro reported that thunderstorm winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill uprooted several trees onto a car and house on Pinetucky Road near Kite. Some residents in the area reported seeing a funnel cloud. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $5,000 | Multiple trees down at Bobby Fortner Rd and Midas Brantley Rd. |
| July 2003 | Flash Flood | Kite | $5,000 | The Johnson county 911 center, as well as the public, reported that a small dam failed and washed out a road. The Johnson Journal of Wrightsville reported that up to four inches of rain fell in parts of the county during the evening. |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $4,000 | Report of two trees down on Hwy 57 near Kite. |
| January 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $3,000 | The Johnson County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down near the intersection of Friendship Church Road and Highway 23. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $3,000 | The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down near Scott in the far southern part of the county. |
| June 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $1,500 | The Johnson county Fire and Rescue Department reported that the roof was blown off a barn in the eastern part of the county. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $1,000 | One structure along us hwy 221 north of kite with some shingles off a modular home. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $1,000 | Tree down at KB Brantley Rd and Fred Blair Rd. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $1,000 | Tree down on US Hwy 221 2 miles South of Kite. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $1,000 | The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees were down northeast of Kite. He estimated wind gusts between 55 and 60 mph. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $1,000 | The public reported that several trees were blown down. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | $750 | The Johnson County Emergency Manager reported 3 large trees down in the eastern portion of the county. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kite | - | Several residents reported that pump houses for the homes had been blown away per EM along HWY 221 just north of Kite, GA. |
| April 2022 | Tornado (EF1) | Kite | - | The same QLCS that produced the tornado east of Adrian also spawned another tornado at about the same time about 3.75 miles west of Kite. This tornado intensified quickly after it formed about 500 yards southwest of the intersection of Meeks Rd and|Midas Brantley Rd reaching 105 mph peak intensity as it moved east-northeast, ripping off the carport of a ranch-style brick home and tearing off 1/3rd of its roof. Several large trees and power poles were snapped near this intersection. A stop sign was|bent over. As the tornado traveled east-northeast it took a slight left turn into the southwest and south portion of the city of Kite causing significant damage to about 20-30 homes, mostly roofs. Numerous outbuildings were destroyed. Hundreds of trees|were snapped or uprooted. A baseball field sustained heavy damage to the concession building, fencing and stands. At the cemetery on the east part of the city, three 500 lb 8 by 4 foot granite monuments originally laying face down were lifted up by the|pressure forces induced by the winds and flipped over. [4/6/22: Tornado #5, County #1/2, EF-1, Johnson/Emanuel, 2022:025]. |
| April 2017 | Hail | Kite | - | The Johnson County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail on Meeks Road southwest of Kite. |
| September 2011 | Hail | Kite | - | The Johnson County Emergency Management Director measured nickel-sized hail just north of Kite. |
| June 2010 | Hail | Kite | - | The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail around Kite. |
| May 2009 | Hail | Kite | - | The public observed penny-sized hail around Kite. |
| April 2009 | Hail | Kite | - | The Johnson County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail about four miles north of Kite. |
| January 2006 | Hail | Kite | - | The public reported penny-sized hail. |
| July 2003 | Funnel Cloud | Kite | - | The Forest Blade of Swainsboro reported that residents in the area sighted funnel clouds. Damage to trees and property was reported in the area and additional funnel cloud reports were received only 10 minutes later further north in Jefferson county along with additional damage to trees and property. |
| April 1999 | Hail | Kite | - | The public reported quarter size hail. |
| July 1999 | Hail | Kite | - | The Emanuel and Johnson county 911 reported dime size hail on the county line. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Kite | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q2041473 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 316484. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.





