Barrow County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
58
Hail reports
13
Floods since 1996
339
All events
1
Deaths
$11.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Barrow County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 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 Barrow county Emergency Management Director reported that a 55-year old male was killed when a tree fell on him while grilling for a Mother's Day picnic. This occurred in northeast Barrow county about five miles north-northeast of Statham on Jones Road. He was pined underneat…
A historic church, built in 1904, was completely destroyed by a lightning strike and resulting fire at 71 West Candler Street. The church was the oldest in Winder and had recently undergone over $700,000 worth of restoration and renovation, with only $10,000 left of repairs to go…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Barrow 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 co…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Barrow County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 on January 6, the county sustained eight consecutive weeks at or above the D2 threshold as of the end of Februa…
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
Light rain showers began through the late evening and overnight hours of the 24th. Rain 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 precipitat…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions were introduced to Barrow County on January 6. In total, the county sustained four weeks of D2 conditions, with drought continuing into February.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across Bill Rutledge Road near Matthews School Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree snapped and downed near a residence along Eastmont Road in Winder.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to 1 inch of snow fell across Barrow County. Due to very cold temperatures well below freezing, roads quickly became snow covered and very slick, which led to numerous accidents just before sunset.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Generally 1-3 inches of snow occurred across the county. The snow/sleet transitioned to freezing rain before becoming all rain during the early to mid afternoon hours. An additional 1/10 to 1/4 inch of ice accumulation occurred on top of the snow in the early afternoon hours. Num…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Barrow county at the beginning of December. Above-normal December rainfall rapidly improved conditions to D1 Moderate Drought on December 26, ending the short-term drought over Barrow county. In total,…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, short-term D2 Severe Drought conditions began over Barrow county on November 14, 2023 and continued through the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down near Bethel Bower Road and Tanners Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down along Mcelhannon Road, south of Bethlehem.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down around Glenn Jackson Road and Bogart Jefferson Road east of Statham.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across East Kimball St.
Hail Hail
Report of estimated quarter sized hail along Riverbluff Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down and damage to a home near the intersection of Ode Peppers Road and Jackson Trail.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A CoCoRaHS observer reported around 1/4 of an inch of snow near Auburn.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours. A gust to 40 mph was recorded at the Winder AWOS (KWDR) at 5:55 AM EST. Several trees were reported blown down in the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a tree blown down across a driveway on Providence Circle.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail the size of nickels northeast of Winder.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the county from northeast of Winder along Hickeria Way, where one tree fell onto a home, through southwest of Winder near Apalachee High School where a home on Livingston Court had minor roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported tree limbs blown down and damage to a trampoline and a wooden playset.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down in the 100-200 block of Tanners Bridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power pole and lines down in the road at East Wright Street and East Brook Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in the road on Hwy 211 NE at Kristin Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down at the intersection of Mulberry Road and Jim Johnson Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported 2 inches of snow in Winder. A trained spotter reported 1.5 inches of snow 2 miles southwest of Fort Yargo State Park and a CoCoRaHS observer reported 1.1 inches 2 miles east of Auburn.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported that Cedar Creek was out of its banks, flowing over Rockwell Church Road and Moon's Bridge Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 5 inches occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Barrow County Emergency Manager had multiple reports of trees down between Winder and Bethlehem.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of structural damage and trees down on the 1100 block of Baxter Court, south-southwest of Statham. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Barrow County 911 center reported a tree blown down at the intersection of Highway 53 and Rockwell Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down from Northwest of Winder to Statham.
Hail Hail
The Barrow County Emergency Manager relayed several reports of quarter to ping pong ball size hail in the Winder area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown from north of Winder to near Statham.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees down across the county from Auburn to Winder, Bethlehem and Statham.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported at least a dozen trees blown down along Pleasant Hill Church Road between Highway 211 and Whispering Pine Road. Two houses were struck by falling trees causing significant damage to each. One minor injury was reported by a resident ins…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported up to an inch of snow accumulation with numerous traffic accidents on the slick roads across the county. No injuries were reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 1 and 3 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers included 2.4 inches around Auburn.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Local news media reported a significant number of trees and many power lines were blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 51 mph was recorded near Winder. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell…
Lightning Lightning
The Barrow County 911 center reported a house was struck by lightning on Meadow Trace Drive.
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball size hail in Auburn.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found that a brief tornado developed along the leading edge of a larger swath of strong thunderstorm winds. The EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 Yards began near the Barrow County Airport east of Wind…
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported on a farm along Finch Road.
Hail Hail
The broadcast media reported quarter size hail in Winder.
Drought Drought
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
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