Banks County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
52
Hail reports
15
Floods since 1996
350
All events
1
Deaths
$5.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Banks County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
The Banks County Emergency Management Director reported that more than a dozen trees were down across the county. A number of trees were down in the western part of the county along Georgia Highway 51 and Hickory Flat Road between Gillsville and Homer, and in the eastern part of …
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Banks County remained under D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on January 6, the county sustained 13 weeks at or above the D2 threshold through the end of March, with drought con…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Banks County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 on January 6, the county sustained 8 consecutive weeks at or above the D2 threshold as of the end of February. T…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow began on the morning of the 31st and continued into the afternoon. Total snowfall across the county was 3 to 6 inches with a narrow band of heaviest snowfall stretching north to south.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Sleet showers began through the late evening and overnight hours of the 24th. Sleet accumulations transitioned over to freezing rain through the early morning of the 25th and continued through the day. The heaviest ice accumulations occurred with the second push of precipitation …
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions were introduced to Banks County on January 6. In total, the county sustained four weeks of D2 conditions, with drought continuing into February.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report from Emergency Management of 3 trees down in northern Banks County near Hollingsworth.
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Tree down near the intersection of McCoy Bridge Road and Historic Homer Highway.
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Multiple trees down along Highway 51 between Vaughn Road and Damascus Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow began to fall between 7-8 AM across Banks County, becoming heavy at times during the mid to late morning hours. Widespread 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulations occurred by midday. During the early afternoon hours, the snow gradually mixed with sleet and freezing rain with an …
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia department of transportation reported three trees down on Hwy 51, near the intersections of Hickory Flat Rd, McCoy Bridge Rd, and between Martin Bridge Rd and W. Ariail Rd.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down at the intersection of Lula Rd and Lynn Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down on a power line near the intersection of Dogwood Dr and Historic Homer Hwy. Other isolated trees reported down just north of commerce in the same area.
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EM reports tree down at Sweetgum Ln and Sims Bridge Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed blocking ga184 near Damascus Rd .
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Tree down blocking Harmony Church Rd near Ferguson Rd.
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Several trees and powerlines down in area circled by Damascus Rd, ga105, and Chitwood Rd.
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Several trees down near hwy 441 along Apple Pie Ridge Rd at hwy 441 bypass and near Dalton Dr as well as Harmony Church Rd near Ferguson Rd and hwy 105 near Laurel Ridge and Nancy Creek.
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EM reports two trees down near Yonah Homer Rd at Wynn Lake Rd and Mt Sinai Rd near Silver Shoals Rd.
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EM reports tree down at Garrison Shoals Rd near Ashley Brook Dr.
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EM reports two trees down near Welborn Rd near Hickory Level Creek and Queen Rd between hwy 323 and Carson Segars Rd.
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EM reports two trees down at hwy 98 near Quail Rd and Grove Level Rd near N Mangum Bridge Rd.
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EM reports tree down at Dodd Rd and Harden Bridge Rd.
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Tree down at Sweetgum Ln and Sims Bridge Rd.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Banks county at the beginning of January. Above-normal January rainfall rapidly improved conditions to D1 Moderate Drought on January 9, ending the short-term drought over Banks county. In total, Banks…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Banks county through December. Although late-December rainfall offered slight relief, it was not enough to end drought conditions until January 2024.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, short-term D2 Severe Drought conditions began over Banks county on November 21, 2023 and continued through the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down 2100 Block Hwy 59 .
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Tree down on Bellamy Rd near Banks Farm Rd .
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Tree down at Soapstone Rd and Soapstone Mountain Ln.
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Tree down on Yonah Homer Rd near Rock Springs Rd and Mt Sinai Rd.
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Tree down at Caudell Rd and Damascus Rd .
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Tree down on Ervin Chambers Rd and Hickory Creek Rd.
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Tree fell on car on hwy 331 across from Hollow Drive.
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Powerlines reported down near the intersection of hwy 164 and hwy 98.
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Tree down on the roadway near the intersection or Ridgeway Rd and Mintz Rd.
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Tree down on a powerline at the intersection of hwy 198 and Martin Bridge Rd.
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Report of 7 to 8 trees down in the nw section of the county, including West County Line Rd, GA 51, and MT Sinai Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of 4 trees down on roadways in central and northern Banks county per EM.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 mph and a maximum path width of 100 yards touched down in Banks County along Bennett Road west of Highway 63. The tornado uprooted and snapped trees as it moved northwest along Bennett Road…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Banks County Emergency Manager reported part of the roof of a mobile home blown off and several trees blown down off of Garland White Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reports from the Banks County Emergency Manager and CoCoRaHS and CO_OP observers showed 1.5 to 3 inches of snow accumulated across the county. The highest amounts were across the northern end of the county with 2.9 inches reported near Baldwin.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours. A gust 43 mph was reported north of Homer at 5:10 AM EST.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding issues in the county including: Purvis Road washed out, Apple Valley Road home flooded, a bridge closed on Westmoreland, and the closure of Moss Farm Road. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Banks County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down in the Gillsville area from Herbert Segars Road to around the intersection of Highway 51 and John Morris Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Banks County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down around the intersection of Wrights Mill Road and Carlan Road.
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The Banks County Highway Department reported a tree blown down across Highway 59 in front of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This survey/narrative was done by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg. This tornado touched down in extreme northeast Hall County and quickly crossed into Habersham County along Herring Mill Rd. The tornado moved east/northeast, crossing U.S.23 just west of Alto. The tornado began to move…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The Banks County Emergency Manager reported 5 inches of snow in Homer and broadcast media reported 5 inches in Maysville. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 4.3 inches of snow 1 mile east-southeast of Baldwin and a COOP observer reported 4 inches in Alto.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a tree blown down across Yonah Homer Road near Garland White Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 1 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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