Brantley County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1963 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
53
Hail reports
11
Floods since 1996
257
All events
1
Deaths
$7.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Brantley County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 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.
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.
On April 20, 2026 at 4 PM EDT, the Georgia Forestry Commission reported a wildfire developed along Highway 82 near Atkinson, GA. The Highway 82 fire was caused by a Mylar balloon coming into contact with a power line, creating an electrical arc that ignited the surrounding vegeta…
On April 20, 2026 at 4 PM EDT, the Georgia Forestry Commission reported a wildfire developed along Highway 82 near Atkinson, GA. The Highway 82 fire was caused by a Mylar balloon coming into contact with a power line, creating an electrical arc that ignited the surrounding vegeta…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
CoCoRAHS report of 3.01 inches of rainfall during a 3 hour period from 1040 AM - 147 PM EDT in eastern Brantley County along U.S. Highway 82 near Waynesville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public social media post shared photos of flooded roads at M and B Farm and Hatchery along Sloan Hill Rd near Hortense. Standing water was seen along the dirt roads.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Hoboken Police Department reported via social media that Burton Boulevard was closed between Brantley Street and Kelly Street due to flood waters inundating the roadway.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Personal weather station 78 Brauda Hill - KGAHORTE28 measured 4.42 inches of rain. Rainfall began around 830 AM EDT. Heaviest rainfall was during 9 AM to 1130 AM where 4 inches of rain fell.
Drought Drought
Beneficial rainfall improved the Extreme (D3) drought to Severe (D2) on June 9th.
Wildfire Wildfire
On April 20, 2026 at 4 PM EDT, the Georgia Forestry Commission reported a wildfire developed along Highway 82 near Atkinson, GA. The Highway 82 fire was caused by a Mylar balloon coming into contact with a power line, creating an electrical arc that ignited the surrounding vegeta…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mesonet station 2330D Nahunta measured 2.04 inches of rainfall. Rain began around 145 PM EDT.
Drought Drought
Despite some beneficial rainfall, Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the month of May.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in April continued the Extreme (D3) drought. Conditions worsened through the month with the county being upgraded to Exceptional (D4) drought on April 7, 2026. Exceptional drought then continued for the rest of the month.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in March continued the Extreme (D3) drought for the rest of the month.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 1997 | 2 | 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 |
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