Early storm history
Storm events recorded in Early, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
269
Total events
37
Tornadoes
24
Hail
12
Floods
2
Deaths
$160.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado touched down just north of County Road 114 and destroyed several small structures near a goat farm before it crossed Wood Valley Road. The tornado continued on a northerly track over open fields and wooded areas before damaging a brick house. Its roof was peeled off and…
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads south of Blakely were flooded with water covering them.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several secondary roads were flooded in Early county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs on Highway 200 Eastbound at Waller Road blocked the right lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were blown down in Early county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down in in a field just south of Martin Road and then snapped a few pine trees as it crossed the road. The tornado then continued northeast across mainly streams, forest and open fields before causing minor damage to the Early County Elementary School and a near…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Ric Hall Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires were blown down with damage to a carport along Arnall Blvd in Blakely.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold wind chills of 5-10 degrees occurred.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
In general, between 4 and 7 inches of snow fell across the county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near 15867 Old Damascus Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were a few power poles blown down east of Blakely, which also caused a fire.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
One of two lanes was blocked by flooding on Highway 62 westbound at Mile Post 7.7, just west of Luke Station Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 200 was closed in both directions at Mile Post 2.3 due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over roadways in and around Blakely.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Train cars were blown over in the Hilton area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Early county.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado touched down in a heavily wooded area along Daniels road in Early County causing minor damage to trees. The tornado travelled north and intensified as it crossed agricultural fields and Clower Road where it toppled several center pivot irrigation systems. An unreinfor…
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Highway 45 before Arlington.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were blown down across Highway 200 at Mile Marker 12 and blocked both lanes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Highway 45 north of Damascus.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported along Highway 273 near Highway 39 in southern Early county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along Highway 39 north of Blakely.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were blown down on Highway 273 at Highway 370 and blocked the road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A tornado touched down just east of the intersection of Odom Lane and Cedar Springs Lane south of Blakely. Several snapped pine trees were found, consistent with EF-1 damage. The tornado then crossed Georgia Highway 39 where several large branches were broken off. The top bar of …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pine tree was blown down along with some roof damage and a broken flag pole in the Hilton area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto power lines along Lakewood Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down along SR-45.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Windows were blown out of a home in Jakin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was blown down on S Main Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown into a power line on Cedar Springs Road.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down in Early county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on the North Main Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Bean Ave.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 11 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 3 |
| 2016 | 14 | 1 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 1 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 3 | 3 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |