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Surrency, Georgia

7 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1953 and the latest in 1988. It stands in the Surrency-Troper census division. It lies in ZIP code area 31563. The Survey maps it on the Surrency quadrangle. 194 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 184 feet above sea level.

Surrency within Appling County

On record in Surrency

Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.

On the National Register 1 record

Population over time

2 figures

Surrency fell from 201 to 194 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.

YearPeople Change
2010201
2020194-7 (-3%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

5 surveys from 7 printed sheets

Matched 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.

Fires near this place

154 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 154 fires within 5 miles of Surrency between 1992 and 2020, burning about 2,715 acres in total. 29 started naturally. 23 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 burning69
Natural29
Arson/incendiarism23
Smoking12
Missing data/not specified/undetermined8
Misuse of fire by a minor5
Equipment and vehicle use4
Recreation and ceremony3
Railroad operations and maintenance1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
4 September 2020Debris and open burning2.5 acresGeorgia Forestry CommissionFY2021APPLING009
27 September 2019Debris and open burningunder an acreGeorgia Forestry CommissionFY2020APPLING028
26 September 1996Debris and open burningunder an acreGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
22 September 2010Misuse of fire by a minorunder an acreGeorgia Forestry CommissionFY2011-APPLING-024
21 September 2019Debris and open burning2.5 acresGeorgia Forestry CommissionFY2020APPLING020
16 September 2019Smokingunder an acreGeorgia Forestry CommissionFY2020APPLING016
16 September 2005Debris and open burning1.6 acresGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
16 September 2000Debris and open burningunder an acreGeorgia Forestry CommissionFY2001-APPLING-029

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Appling County

Storms near this place

45 since 1996

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Surrency in 45 storm reports between 1996 and 2025: 30 thunderstorm wind, 8 hail, 3 heavy rain, 2 tornado. The reports record 2 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.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
December 2009Tornado (EF2)Surrency2 hurtThe tornado first touched down at approximately 1415EST in northwest Pierce County near Merson Road and Crump Road. It crossed the Big Satilla Creek, entering into Appling County at this point, and continued on a northeast track. The funnel may have briefly lifted off the ground at this point. The next significant damage occurred along Metts-Overstreet Road with the complete destruction of a singlewide mobile home and a farm shed at approximately 1425EST. Additionally, at this location, a brick cider block structure had one wall knocked over. The tornado then moved into a dairy just west of the intersection of State Road 15 and Wireglass Road. The event was rated as an EF-2 with winds of 135 mph at this location. Three metal building structures were destroyed with one removed from its foundation and blown into a pile of scrap metal. It is possible the funnel may have approached EF-3 at this particular location with winds of 140 to 150 mph; however, other damage to frame and masonry structures at the dairy suggested a lower wind value should be assigned to this area. One individual escaped injury by jumping into a depressed area inside one of the structures before it blew down around her. East of State Road 15, along Wireglass Road, extensive tree blow down and snapping continued in a tree farm. Once again the funnel likely lifted off the ground touching down again at 1430EST near 4230 Antioch Church Road destroying a doublewide mobile home. At this location, two middle aged individuals were in the bedroom, preparing for work, when the funnel destroyed the mobile home. Both escaped with only minor cuts despite the fact that the doublewide was completely obliterated and the frames bent. Once again at this location the winds were rated at 135 mph for a strong EF-2 rating.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindSurrency$5,000Trees and power lines were blown down throughout the eastern part of the county. The cost of damage was estimated for the event to be included in StormData.
June 2002Thunderstorm WindSurrency$5,0003 chicken houses damaged by winds. Large trees down. Widespread power outage.
June 2000Thunderstorm WindSurrency$3,000Large trees and power lines were blown down.
October 1997Thunderstorm WindSurrency$2,500Large trees and power lines were blown down. Two moble homes were damaged.
July 1996Thunderstorm WindSurrency$2,500no account filed
June 2019Thunderstorm WindSurrency$2,000Several trees were blown down with a few small shelters damaged. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated so the event could be included in Storm Data.
July 2016Thunderstorm WindSurrency$2,000Several trees were blown down in the southern portion of the county including at Jeffery Turner Road, Homesville Road and Highlands Road. The Baxley weather observation only had a gust to 30 mph as the storm moved across the site. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for the data to be included in Storm Data.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindSurrency$2,000Trees and power lines were blown down across SE Appling county near the Intersection of Georgia Highway 15 as far south as Georgia 203. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for Storm Data.
March 1998Tornado (F0)Surrency$2,000Large trees and power lines were blown down.
June 2022Thunderstorm WindSurrency$1,000County dispatch received numerous calls of trees down, especially near Surrency.
July 2016Thunderstorm WindSurrency$1,000A thunderstorm outflow boundary blew down trees and power lines near the intersection of Georgia Highways 144 and 169. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for the inclusion in Storm Data.
December 2009Thunderstorm WindSurrency$1,000The Emergency Manager reported a power line and a few tree tops blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
June 1998Thunderstorm WindSurrency$1,000Large trees were blown down.
June 2015FloodSurrency$500Water was covering the roadway along State Road 15 and State Road 121. The cost of damage was unknown, but estimated for this event to be included in StormData.
June 2025Heavy RainSurrency-A personal weather station ParrottsPerch Weather measured 2.3 inches of rainfall in the past hour.
June 2025Flash FloodSurrency-Several road closures reported in this area, including Dupe Herndon Rd and Zion Church Road, due to flooding rainfall. 12-hr storm total values were 4-8 inches per MRMS radar estimates.
August 2025Heavy RainSurrency-The personal weather station KGASURRE4 near state Rd 121 and county Rd 203 measured 2.05 inches of rain in 30 minutes.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Widespread trees were blown down across the eastside of the county. The time of damage was based on radar.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Widespread tree damage occurred across the southside of the county. The time of damage was based on radar.
April 2021Heavy RainSurrency-A spotter measured 6.96 inches of rainfall from 12:15 pm Saturday 4/24 to 1 am Sunday 4/25. The location was near the Appling and Pierce county line along Long Branch Road in the Long Branch Community of Appling county.
October 2021Thunderstorm WindSurrency-A few trees were blown down in the southeast portion of the county. The time of damage was based on radar.
April 2020Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Trees and power lines were blown down along State Road 203 near the Wayne County line. A building was damaged along Lake Griffis Road. Trees were blown down along Lake Chapel Road near the intersection with Dasher Road.
June 2019HailSurrency-Dime size hail was reported south of Surrency.
January 2017Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Trees and power lines were blown down in the NE part of the county near Highway 441 and Hendricks Road.
February 2016Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Trees were blown down and wind damage occurred to homes along Metts Overstreet Road in the southern portion of the county. The time of damage was based on radar.
May 2016Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Two homes had minor roof damage off of Zion Church of God Road and Miliken Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
December 2014Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Widespread tree damage and roof damage was reported as a severe storm moved across the area. At 12:55 pm, multiple homes along Long Branch Road reported roof damage, numerous uprooted pine trees, and a power line was snapped in half. There was also a roof blown off of a tractor and a home with broken windows. A home also suffered roof damage along Rollie Deal Road.
May 2014HailSurrency-Quarter size hail was reported.
May 2012HailSurrency-Very heavy rain and penny size hail was reported in Surrency.
May 2012HailSurrency-Penny size hail and estimated wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph were reported on Highway 341. Time of the event was based on radar imagery.
May 2012Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Trees and power lines were blown down in Surrency.
May 2012HailSurrency-A farming company reported penny to nickel size hail on the northern side of Surrency.
May 2012Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Trees and a power line were blown down in Surrency on north Main Street and also on Tillman Street. The time of the event was based on radar.
February 2012Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Powerlines were blown down near Highway 203. The time of damage was based on radar.
June 2011Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Trees were blown down along Smart Road.
April 2011Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Widespread trees and power lines were blown down across the county. The time of the event was based on radar imagery.
May 2008Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Power lines were blown down on Dupeherndon Road. There were also two shelters damaged and a mobile home partially blown off of its foundation. The time of damage was estimated based on Doppler radar.
May 2008Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Power lines were blown down on Sheffield Road. The time of damage was based on radar imagery.
May 2008Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Numerous trees were blown down along Hovis Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindSurrency-Trees were blown down along the State Road 121 corridor near Surrency.
January 2006HailSurrency-no account filed
March 2005HailSurrency-no account filed
August 2003Thunderstorm WindSurrency-no account filed
June 2002HailSurrency-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Appling County

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.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Wheaton5.0 miles8
McTier6.2 miles7
Holmesville6.7 miles7
Bethel7.4 miles7
Pine Forest8.2 miles7
Weatherly Park8.5 miles8
Baxley8.8 miles8
Speer Homes8.9 miles8

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 SurrencyAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q2607822The 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 333168. 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.

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.