Clarke County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
6
Tornado reports
46
Hail reports
11
Floods since 1996
362
All events
2
Deaths
$281.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clarke County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 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 public reported hail the size of hen's eggs near the intersection of Sunset Drive and Edwards Drive.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Clarke 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 Clarke 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
Snowfall began early in the morning on the 31st with a moderate to heavy band setting up over the area from north to south. Accumulations of 4 to 7 inches were reported with the highest amounts in a narrow swath of only a few miles.
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 Clarke County on January 6. In total, the county sustained four weeks of D2 conditions, with drought continuing into February.
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Sporadic tree damage from west Athens near Bridge Road and Russel Way to east Athens at Gaynes School Rd and northeast to Winterville.
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Areas of the road near the intersection of Bloomfield Street and Hall Street impassable due to several trees down in and along the roadways.
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A tree fell onto a home in the 200 block of Rosewood Place. No injuries.
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A tree fell onto a home in the 100 block of Morningview Drive. No injuries.
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A tree fell onto a home in the 100 block of West Huntington Road. No injuries.
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A tree fell onto a home in the 500 block of Southview Drive. No injuries.
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A tree fell onto a home in the 200 block of Leann Drive. No injuries.
A tree and power lines fell onto a vehicle in the 1400 block of Highway 29, causing entrapment of the occupant. Injuries were not life-threatening.
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Broadcast media reports tree down at old lexington road near crestwood dr in east athens.
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Approx 25 trees down across the uga golf course from severe thunderstorm winds. The damage was contained within the south end of the course moving from southwest to northeast.
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Trees downed across roadway at intersection of forest rd and lanier ct.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to 1 inch of snow fell across Athens-Clarke 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 during the early afternoon hours before ending as a cold light rain. An additional 1/10 to 1/4 inch of ice accumulation occurred on top of the snow. Many roads, especially those …
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Tree down near the intersection of Westchester Dr and Westchester Ln.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Clarke 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 Clarke county. In total,…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Clarke county on October 31, 2023 and continued through the month of November.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on mail truck on West Cloverhurst Avenue between S Milledge Avenue and Springdale St.
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Emergency manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Hooper St and E Campus Rd, which fell on two vehicles.
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Emergency manager reports a tree down at the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia.
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Photo from emergency management showing multiple large trees down in Forest Heights neighborhood.
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Photo of a large tree down on a car along Barrentt Shoals Rd near Forest .
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Large tree down on a structure along Cedar Shoals Dr near Spring Creek Dr.
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Photo of a large tree down in the roadway along Main St in Winterville, GA.
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Multiple large pine trees toppled at the intersection of Lexington Rd and The Loop.
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Mesonet station 0.6 (miles) SE of Athens, measured a 66 mph peak wind gust.
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Automated weather station in Athens (KAHN), measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.
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A UGA weather stem station located at 100 Sanford Drive measured a 66 mph wind gust.
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Damage to the roof of a home on the 3000 block of Lawton Lane.
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Numerous reports of trees and powerlines down on roads and houses in the Winterville area.
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Report of tree down at Winterville Rd and Sartain Dr.
Report of tree falling on person and injuring them near the Oconnee Hill Cemetery.
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Tree down on home on Riverview Rd near Dellwood Dr.
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Report of multiple trees down on Milledge Ave near East Campus Rd.
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Report of tree down on car in Parkway Dr near Greenwood Dr.
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Report of tree and powerlines down at Pinecrest Ct and Pinecrest Dr.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Athens Banner Herald reported flooding inside their office building on S Milledge Avenue. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flooding.
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A tree was reported down on Prince Ave between N Milledge Ave and N Chase Street.
Hail Hail
Report of ping pong sized hail reported by caller in west Athens.
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Report of 1 large oak tree down on Anna Dr near Annas walk.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Athens-Clarke County ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 43 mph.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail the size of ping pong balls between Jimmy Daniel Road and Huntington Road in Bogart.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
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