Clayton County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1967 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
13
Tornado reports
80
Hail reports
21
Floods since 1996
400
All events
2
Deaths
$302.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clayton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 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.
Tree fell onto a vehicle along hwy 54 near Jenni Lane.
The local print media reported a large limb fell onto a truck outside of a home on Lakeview Drive. A man getting into the truck was struck and killed by the falling limb.
A damage survey, conducted by National Weather Service personnel from the Peachtree City, Georgia office, determined that an F0 tornado briefly touched down at the Forest Square Shopping Center on Georgia Highway 54, Jonesboro Road, near the southwest corner of Fort Gillem. This …
The Clayton County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Twenty four homes had minor damage, 14 reported major damage and 2 homes were destroyed. Damage estimates to homes alone are estimated at $1.4 million. Three occupied vehicl…
The public reported 1 to 2 inch hail across southern Clayton County.
The Fulton County Emergency Manager as well as airline and federal employees at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reported quarter to golfball sized hail at the airport. Numerous windshields were broken on Interstate 85 south.
The public and an off-duty National Weather Service employee reported very large hail across Clayton county. This was from the same parent thunderstorm that produced the 3.0 to 4.0 inch diameter hail in northeast Coweta and northern Fayette counties. Three-inch diameter hail was …
A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF2 tornado with maximum winds of 130 mph touched down in far northeast Clayton county, approximately four miles northeast of Morrow, and tracked on the ground for near…
Numerous reports of large hail were received from the public in Jonesboro, Morrow, Rex, and Lovejoy. Golf ball-sized hail was reported by a storm spotter and also by the Clayton County 911 Center in Jonesboro. The public reported quarter-sized hail in Morrow and Jonesboro. A stor…
This tornado is a continuation of the F2 tornado that began near the Atlanta Motor Speedway just west of Hampton in Henry county, then continued north-northwest passing just east of Lovejoy in Clayton county, then across the Edgar Blalock Raw Water Reservation, at which point it …
The Clayton County Emergency Manager reported major flooding occurred at the headwaters of the Flint River and various creeks which lead into the Flint river, all in far northern Clayton county near the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. At least six homes in the S…
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, along with the Clayton county 911 center, ham radio operators, and the public reported strong thunderstorm winds caused widespread destruction of trees across northern Clayton county. The damage path continued from southern Fulton county near…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Clayton County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 7, 2025, the county experienced a period of marginal improvement before drought officially returned in February. In tota…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions returned to Clayton County on February 10. This degradation followed a brief reprieve, which had interrupted an initial ten-week period of Severe Drought that began on October 7. By the end of February, the cou…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snow flurries began in the morning and continued through the afternoon. Any accumulations were a trace at most, due to dry air funneled from the north.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Light rain showers began on the evening of the 24th. Rain briefly transitioned to ice on the morning of the 25th which accumulated less than 0.1 inches, however temperatures warmed through the day and quickly melted any accumulations which managed to stick on elevated surfaces.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Clayton County on October 7, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought area expanded to include a larger portion of the county through the month. An area of D3 Extreme Drought was introduced on October 23, 2025, …
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Coweta County on October 7, 2025. An area of D3 Extreme Drought was introduced to eastern Coweta County on October 23, 2025, and these conditions persisted into November.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Public reports quarter-sized hail in Forest Park.
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Large tree down on a house off Thornwood Court.
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Public reported numerous trees down and fence damage along Lost Court in Hampton.
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Integrated terminal weather system at katl reported a 50 kt or 58 mph wind gust.
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Report of a large tree down on a home near the intersection of pine st and johnson rd. north of jonesboro, ga.
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Asos station katl atlanta measured winds.
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Broadcast social media post showing a downed tree at macon hwy and sunset hills blvd.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow across Clayton County. Roads quickly became snow covered and very slick.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Generally 1-3 inches of snow occurred across the county. The snow/sleet transitioned to freezing rain before becoming all rain by around midday. An additional 1/10 to 2/10 inch of ice accumulation occurred on top of the snow. Numerous roads, especially those untreated were very d…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
ASOS at Atlanta (KATL) at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport measured a 45 mph wind gust.
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Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down on the exit 60 ramp on I-285 Eastbound.
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Two trees down along jeffrey drive in the woodcrest community.
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Two trees down along lexington drive, in the jonesboro community.
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Two trees down along pine gate drive.
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Tree down on home near the intersection of Caribou Trail and Salem Place.
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Wires down at Tara Blvd and Winding Way Lane.
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KATL measured a 60 mph wind gust.
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KATL measured a 67 mph wind gust.
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Public report of a tree down blocking I-85 Southbound near Riverdale Rd.
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Numerous social media reports of power outages around the Atlanta Airport. MARTA rail service was suspended as a result in the area.
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Multiple reports of trees down in the north Forest Park area. Two on houses and three on roads and or utility lines.
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Multiple reports of tree down south of Forest Park. One tree on house, one tree on vehicle, and multiple trees taking down utility lines or in roads.
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Report of 3 trees and powerlines down at intersection of Dixon Industrial Blvd and Lake Ridge Court.
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KATL ASOS reported wind gust of 71mph as line of thunderstorms pushed through the area.
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Report of tree causing powerlines down along Lake Harbin Rd.
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Report of tree causing powerlines down along Woodfield Ln.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 26 | 1 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 24 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 1 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
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