Clinch storm history
Storm events recorded in Clinch, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
267
Total events
8
Tornadoes
49
Hail
4
Floods
1
Deaths
$912K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Widespread downed trees and power lines were reported across the county. Many cars and houses were damaged or destroyed by falling trees, especially in Homerville along E Dame Ave, and US 441. Over 400 power poles were broken. The community opened four Good Samaritan shelters. A …
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.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was reported in Du Pont by Williams Street.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
At 7 am on 1/22, Clinch County Emergency Management estimated 3-5 inches of total snowfall and ice accumulation across Homerville.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
An uprooted tree fell on a home in Clinch county. Downed trees and powerlines were reported. 5.74 inches of rainfall was measured by a HADS site at Fargo during Debby.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado touched down in an inaccessible marshy timberland in northeastern Clinch County southeast of the Cogdell Community, uprooting and snapping several trees as it moved parallel to and just south of Camp Branch Road. The tornado then moved into Ware county with additional…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down along Bethel Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The former county Emergency Manager reported wind damage along 447 Salt Road in Homerville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A dead tree was blown down onto a home in DuPont and fell through the roof.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A peak wind gust of near 80 mph was estimated with a handheld wind meter.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Power lines were blown down across Highway 84 in Homerville. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical cyclone winds and flooding rainfall impacted the county on 8/30. Winds were estimated at sustained 50 to 60 mph with gusts 60 to 75 mph. A large upper part of a live oak tree was snapped and landed on the roof of a house. The worst damage in the county occurred in Homerv…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree limb was blown down onto a powerline near the intersection of Pearson Highway and North Gate Road. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees and power lines were blown down near the cross section of Nichols Street and Pine Street. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home roof and barn roof were damaged near Highway 168 and Cemetary Road. The time of damage was based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of Pine Street and Nichols Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A carport and porch of a home along Berry Patch Road northwest of the Homerville Airport had wind damage. The time of the event was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A spotter reported numerous trees blown down near Nicholos Street and Pine Street in Dupont. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down in Homerville near April Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Flood Flood
Flood water entered a restaurant in Homerville. The water was ankle deep. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion in Storm Data.
Hail Hail
Golf ball to quarter size hail was reported near Du Pont along Highway 84. The time of the report was based on radar.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A line of thunderstorms tracked across Clinch county in the early afternoon and produced a brief EF0 tornado over south-central Clinch county. The tornado moved across US Highway 441 about 9 miles north of Needmore and then lifted quickly a short distance east of the Highway. Dam…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along State Road 221 with a couple of transformers damaged in the surrounding area. 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 was blown down near Shiloh Road at the intersection of Highway 441. 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 was blown down across Shiloh Road about 3 miles east of Highway 441. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated for inclusion in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near Pine Street and Nichols Street. One lane was blocked.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home's porch awning collapsed near Argyle, GA around 7:30 PM EST. Time was approximated. Pictures of the damage were relayed via Facebook.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The public reported that the metal roof panels were torn off of the overhang of an industrial building south of Homerville, GA.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was observed north of Du Pont in a storm tracking to the north.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet site FGOG1 in Fargo measured 3.70 inches of rainfall since midnight.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported on Moonshadow Road. The time of the event was based on radar.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported along Moonshine Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Harper Street. It shattered part of a vehicle windshield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home had structure damage (roof damage) and a large tree was blown down onto it near Highway 221 and State Road 168. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sporadic trees were blown down in Cogdell. The time of damage was based on radar.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An long tracked supercell that had a history of producing tornado touchdowns move across northern Clinch county. An EF0 tornado produced extensive tree damage to softwoods including pines near and along Georgia State Road 122 West, Georgia State Road 168, County Road 186, and Lea…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
There were multiple reports of funnel cloud west of DuPont. The time of the event was based on radar.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail was reported in DuPont. The time of the event was based on radar.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported along Highway 37, west of Homerville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down. Heavy damage near Antioch Methodist Church. Widespread tree blown down and some structure damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in Cogdell. The time of damage was based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mobile home roof was damaged by winds near the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and Leland Smith Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A peak tropical storm force wind gust of 46 mph was measured at the Homverville Airport at 8:15 pm on 10/10. The county experienced widespread power outages and trees blown down or snapped.
Lightning Lightning
A home along the 1000 block of Holmes Chapel Road was destroyed by a lightning caused fire. 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 a home along Withers Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down over Highway 187 about 15 miles south of Homerville. The time of damage was based on radar.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The Suwanee River at Fargo crested at minor flooding at 104.57 ft on Sept. 19th at 0245 EDT. Storm total rainfall included 8.66 about 2 miles NE of Fargo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Highway 84 in Homerville. The time of damage was based on radar.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 28 | 1 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |