Barrow storm history

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…

A tree was reported down across Bill Rutledge Road near Matthews School Road.

Large tree snapped and downed near a residence along Eastmont Road in Winder.

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,…

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.

Trees down near Bethel Bower Road and Tanners Bridge Road.

Trees down along Mcelhannon Road, south of Bethlehem.

Trees down around Glenn Jackson Road and Bogart Jefferson Road east of Statham.

Tree down across East Kimball St.

Report of estimated quarter sized hail along Riverbluff Dr.

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.

A CoCoRaHS observer reported around 1/4 of an inch of snow near Auburn.

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.

The public reported a tree blown down across a driveway on Providence Circle.

The public reported hail the size of nickels northeast of Winder.

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.

The public reported tree limbs blown down and damage to a trampoline and a wooden playset.

The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down in the 100-200 block of Tanners Bridge Road.

Power pole and lines down in the road at East Wright Street and East Brook Drive.

A tree was reported down in the road on Hwy 211 NE at Kristin Lane.

A large tree was reported down at the intersection of Mulberry Road and Jim Johnson Road.

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.

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.

The Barrow County Emergency Manager had multiple reports of trees down between Winder and Bethlehem.

Report of structural damage and trees down on the 1100 block of Baxter Court, south-southwest of Statham. Time estimated from radar.

The Barrow County 911 center reported a tree blown down at the intersection of Highway 53 and Rockwell Church Road.

The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down from Northwest of Winder to Statham.

The Barrow County Emergency Manager relayed several reports of quarter to ping pong ball size hail in the Winder area.

The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown from north of Winder to near Statham.

The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees down across the county from Auburn to Winder, Bethlehem and Statham.

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…

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.

Between 1 and 3 inches of snow were estimated across the county. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers included 2.4 inches around Auburn.

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…

The Barrow County 911 center reported a house was struck by lightning on Meadow Trace Drive.

The public reported ping pong ball size hail in Auburn.

Quarter size hail was reported on a farm along Finch Road.

The broadcast media reported quarter size hail in Winder.