Clinch County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1974 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
49
Hail reports
6
Floods since 1996
281
All events
1
Deaths
$3.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clinch County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 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.
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 …
Flood Flood
The public reported multiple roads were flooded in the town of DuPont, including Railroad Street, North Cemetery, Nelson, Pine, and Gibbs Streets.
Flood Flood
The public reported flooding in downtown Homerville near the intersection of U.S. Highways 84 and 441.
Drought Drought
Beneficial rainfall improved the Extreme (D3) drought to Severe (D2) on June 9th.
Wildfire Wildfire
On the 18th of April, the Pineland Road fire ignited over southern Clinch County, rapidly growing to 2500 acres by the 19th of April due to favorable conditions. Per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), the fire was 98% contained on June 3rd. The fire became 100% containe…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Sargent wildfire developed in northwest Baker county, northern Osceola National Forest on April 2, 2026 around 350 PM EDT and grew to 2,523 acres by the end of April. Per the Florida Forest Service, the Sargent fire was 100% contained on June 3rd.
Drought Drought
Despite some beneficial rainfall, Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the month of May.
Wildfire Wildfire
On the 18th of April, the Pineland Road fire ignited over southern Clinch County, rapidly growing to 2500 acres by the 19th of April due to favorable conditions. On May 1st, the fire was 32,575 acres with 40% containment. Road closures continued for Colon Rd, Mud Camp Rd, Mattox …
Wildfire Wildfire
On the 18th of April, the Pineland Road fire ignited over southern Clinch County, rapidly growing to 2500 acres by the 19th of April due to favorable conditions. The area of Fargo Highway to Tiger Lake Road was urged to prepare to evacuate as a result. Evacuations expanded to the…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Sargent wildfire developed in northwest Baker county, northern Osceola National Forest on April 2, 2026 around 350 PM EDT. The smoke plume extended northward affecting local roads near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and into Waycross, GA. On April 3rd, the Florida Fo…
Drought Drought
Lack of beneficial rainfall in April continued the Exceptional (D4) drought for the rest of the month.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall in March continued the Extreme (D3) drought. Conditions worsened through the month with the county being upgraded to Exceptional (D4) drought on March 24, 2026. Exceptional drought then continued for the rest of the month.
Drought Drought
Lack of rainfall continuing into February combined with multiple hard freeze events resulted in worsening drought conditions into Extreme (D3) with the February 3rd drought monitor update. These conditions continued throughout the month of February.
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…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 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 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
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