Brantley storm history
Storm events recorded in Brantley, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
243
Total events
8
Tornadoes
52
Hail
9
Floods
1
Deaths
$776K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Lightning caused a house fire off of Dyal Road that resulted in 1 fatality and 1 injury. The time of the event was based on radar.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December. Beneficial light rain in mid December helped improve drought conditions.
Drought Drought
Well below seasonable rainfall led to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions lasting for much of November and into December.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were reported down along Old State Rte 259 from the Brantley County 911 call center.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Personal weather station 78 Brauda Hill KGAHORTE28 measured 2.0 inches of rain in one hour. Rainfall began around 4 PM.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A farmer measured over 5 inches of rainfall along Blue Jay Road in Hoboken. This verifies radar estimates of 4-6 inches in the area. Most of this rainfall occurred in a 90 minute period. There was a flash flood warning in effect.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a powerline along Satilla Church Rd. The time was estimated by radar. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees were reported along Riverside Rd near Thrift Loop and Stephen Park Rd. A few were reported to have fallen on powerlines. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in Hoboken on Terri Way. The cost of damage was unknown. Wind gusts were between 45-50 mph at other observation sites nearby around the time of this damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in Hickox across Riverside Road. The cost of damage was unknown. Wind gusts were between 45-50 mph at other observation sites nearby around the time of this damage. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down between Raybon Street and Seed Orchard Road. The cost of damage was unknown. Wind gusts were between 45-50 mph at other observation sites nearby around the time of this damage. The time of damage was based on radar.
Wildfire Wildfire
A wildfire was about 8 acres just south of U.S. Highway 82 in NE Brantley County near the Waynesville area. The fire destroyed 3 homes, 6 vehicles and 7 sheds. There were no reported injuries. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for inclusion in Storm Data.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
At 12:30 am on 1/22, the emergency manager measured a snow depth thus far of 0.63 inches in Waynesville. By 2:55 am, storm total snow depth was up to 2.06 inches. At 5:18 am, the public shared an image of snow that measured 3.8 inches in depth in Hoboken. At 8:30 am, a CoCoRaHS o…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The entirety of the county was out of power on the morning of the 27th after the storm. Numerous trees and power lines down throughout the county with many road closures. Notable max gusts via Weatherstem sites: 51mph from the S at about 2:15 am (Nahunta), 58 mph from the SSE at …
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A public weather station off of GA Highway 32 measured 2.3 inches of rainfall. Rain began shortly after 4 pm and continued through about 5:30 pm.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Widespread road closures and washed out dirt roads occurred due to flooding rainfall. Dryden St, Fort Mudge Rd, Eastwood Rd, and Thrift Rd were washed out and scoured by floodwaters. A van was stranded in flood water along Post Rd. A few small trees fell across Wyatt Rd. 7.69 inc…
Flood Flood
Emergency manager reported 3 inches of rain within a half hour with local drainage ditches of the road filling up. Some local businesses have reported flooding in buildings.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A public weather station Harris Station - KGANAHUN14 measured 4.04 inches from training storms. Rain began around 2:25 PM EDT.
A strong EF2 tornado tracked west to east parallel to Georgia Highway 82, about 2.5 to 3 miles SW of Nahunta. Touchdown was near Santa Fe Road. Extensive mobile home damage and tree damage occurred. Some homes were flattened, blown off of their foundations and completely destroye…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Knox Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical cyclone winds impacted the county on 8/30. Most noted tropical storm force wind damage occurred NNE to ESE of Nahunta between Highway 301 and Waynesville during the late morning into the evening. An NWS Storm Survey reported some trees were blown down along Post Road in …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were blown down along High Bluff Road. The report was relayed via Social Media. The time of damage was based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The University of Georgia Mesonet Site at the ZBLU Blueberry Farm south of US Highway 82 and west of US Highway 301 reported a 79 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tin roof was blown off of a storage shed. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Jess Allen Road. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Hail Hail
Nickel to dime size hail was observed in Hortense. The time of the report was based on radar data.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A residence in Waynesville had a tree fall onto it which caused structure damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Brantley 911 call center reported multiple trees were down throughout Nahunta. Brantley county EM reported multiple trees and power lines were down along Buffalo Creek Dr, Riverside rd, Satilla Ave and Main street. A pine tree fell on Hometown Pizza but there was no damage to the…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Brantley county EM reported multiple trees down along HWY 82, Saddleclub rd, and Mt. Calvary church rd. Time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power line were blown down on Palm Street between Capitol Street and Dowling Street. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Raybon Road. The location and time were based on radar.
Hail Hail
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An observer measured 3.03 inches of rain in less than one hour. Low water crossings in the area were flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near Hoboken. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were blown down near Hooterville Diner along U.S. Highway 82. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were blown down on Hoke Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Hail Hail
Golf ball and quarter size hail was reported just west of Hoboken. The time of damage was based on radar.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail coated the ground in Hortense.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was observed near Browntown Road. The time of the event was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was snapped at the base of the tree near the intersection of Kelly Street and Chicago Avenue. There was also severe roof damage to the garage. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines including a utility pole were blown down near Raybon Road West of Highway 301.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in Hortense along Highway 32.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A retired NWS employee reported 2.43 inches of rain in about 1 hr and 40 mintues.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a power line near Nahunta. Power outages occurred in Nahunta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of White Road and Woodpecker Trail. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on power lines along Pierce Chapel Road near Highbluff Road. The time was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down along Highway 520 near Hoboken. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Arthur Sloan Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Flood Flood
Widespread, major flooding including washed out roads impacted Brantley county, including Honeysuckle Drive and Slab Branch Road. Local media reported 30-45 dirt roads were impassable due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down along Caney Bay Road between Hoboken and Nahunta. The time of damage was based on radar data.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 | 17 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |