Candler storm history

Candler County Emergency Management reported a couple of trees down blocking roadways on Highway 121 near Hendricks Road.

Candler County Emergency Management reported nickel sized hail on Highway 23 near Olifftown Road.

Candler County Emergency Management reported trees down on Highway 121 between Brannen Road and Pond View Road.

Candler County dispatch reported that lightning struck a power line and caused it to fall into the roadway at the intersection of Greenwood Circle and Brannen Road.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of S E Broad Street and Lillian Street.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Dutch Ford Road.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Lake Church Road.

Nickel sized hail was reported at a home in the 1700 block of Hadden Road.

Candler County Emergency Management provided numerous ground and aerial photos of wind damage on a farm in the 1700 block of Hadden Road. Numerous trees were uprooted on the property, with one tree down on a home. The tree penetrated the roof of the home and cracked a brick exter…

Candler County dispatch reported that Wagon Wheel Road is completely washed out near Highway 129.

Candler County dispatch reported multiple roads washed out and damaged due to flash flooding. Byrd Jr School Road was washed out between Saint Mathews Church Road and Kirkland Road and both ends of Meridy Road were also washed out.

A rare winter storm produced significant accumulations of snow and sleet across Candler County. Storm total snow/sleet accumulations ranged from 2.0-3.0 inches across the county, including a public report of 3.0 inches in Metter.

Strong winds associated with Helene produced widespread tree damage and power outages across Candler County. Power went out for 100 percent of the county at one point, approximately 11,000 people. University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension reported significant tree loss at…

A Candler County emergency manager reported an assistance needed due to water entering a home along Salem Church Road near Lotts Creek Road.

Local broadcast media reported that lightning struck a car driving on Interstate 16 near exit 104, damaging the electrical system and disabling the vehicle. None of the passengers were injured.

The NWS office in Morehead City, NC relayed a report from a trained spotter of penny sized hail on Ollifftown Road.

A Candler County emergency manager reported a 55 acre pond dam failed on Cook Pond Road due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Idalia.

Candler County Emergency Management reported numerous dirt roads washed out across the county due to heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Idalia. Flooding water also entered a nursing home in Metter. Daily rainfall amounts between 5.50 to 7.88 inches were recorded by the…

The Metter fire department chief reported multiple trees down across the town of Metter.

The Candler County Sheriff's Office reported trees and power lines down in several locations, including on Macwac Lake Road, Holland Road and Freedom Lane.

The Candler County Sheriff's Office reported trees and power lines down near Excelsior, including on Excelsior Road and Dutch Fork Road.

The Candler County Sheriff's Office reported a tree down on power lines near the intersection of Griffin Ferry Road and 46 West.

The Metter Airport AWOS measured a 56 knot wind gust.

Candler County dispatch reported a tree down along North Trapnell Street near Washington Street.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported one tree blown down at the intersection of Highway 46 and Griffen Ferry Road.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported one tree down at the intersection of Rosemary Church Road and Olifftown Road.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported one tree down at the intersection of Highway 121 and Hendricks Road.

Penny sized hail and heavy rain was reported just north of Metter.

The public reported quarter size hail along Interstate 16 causing a crack in a windshield.

A trained spotter reported nickel size hail along Canoochee Road in Cobbtown.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Canoochie Road.

A trained spotter reported trees down on Canoochee Road in Cobbtown.

A Candler County emergency manager reported multiple trees down near the intersection of Highway 57 and Piney Grove Road.

Candler County dispatch reported two trees down on Highway 46. One was down near the intersection with Fifteen Mile Creek Road and another was down near the intersection with Lake Church Road.

Candler County dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Rosemary Church Road and Lawrence Road.

Candler County Sheriff's Office relayed images of numerous trees with some power poles down along Rosemary Church Road. The damage was consistent with straight line winds.

The Candler County Sheriff's Office reported quarter sized hail along Highway 23 about 3 miles north of Metter.

A photo of ping pong ball sized hail along Olifftown Road was relayed by local law enforcement.

Candler County emergency management reported power lines down along Macwac Lake Road.

Candler County emergency management reported trees down along Olifftown Road.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree blown down along South Kennedy Street in Metter.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Holland Road near the intersection with Strange Road.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Old School Road and Rosemary Church Road.

The Chandler County 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down in the area of Rosemary Church Road and Highway 121.

The Metter Fire Department reported a tree down on Simmons Street.

Candler County Sheriffs office reported a tree down on Highway 129 near Canoochee Road.

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down along Porter Highway near the intersection with Hendricks Road.

Candler County dispatch reported a tree down on Highway 46 eastbound near Pulaski.

A member of the broadcast media relayed via social media a photo of pea to penny sized hail near Metter.

The media reported a tree down near Metter.