Fannin County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
42
Hail reports
23
Floods since 1996
397
All events
0
Deaths
$28.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Fannin 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.
In the early morning hours of October 16th, lightning ignited a wildfire deep in the heart of the Cohutta Wilderness in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The 'Rough Ridge' wildfire spread through the very remote Cohutta Wilderness and surrounding portions of the Chattahoochee Na…
In the early morning hours of October 16th, lightning ignited a wildfire deep in the heart of the Cohutta Wilderness in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The 'Rough Ridge' wildfire spread through the very remote Cohutta Wilderness and surrounding portions of the Chattahoochee Na…
Numerous reports of large to very large damaging hail were received from the Fannin County 911 Center and the public across Fannin county. As the thunderstorm entered Fannin county from the southwest, it produced golf ball-sized hail near Blue Ridge. The hail grew in size to soft…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Fannin County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on December 30, 2025, the county experienced a brief period of marginal improvement before drough…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Fannin County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout February. Following the initial onset of D2 on December 30, the county experienced a brief period of marginal improvement before conditions degraded back to D2 levels in …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snow showers began late in the evening on the 30th and continued through the following day. Total snow accumulations were highly dependent on elevation with the greatest amounts at higher elevations. Total accumulation of snow ranged from 3 to 6 inches.
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, however temperatures warmed through the day and quickly melted any accumulations which managed to stick on elevated surfaces.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Fannin County remained primarily under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout January. Following the initial onset of D2 on December 30, 2025, the county experienced a brief period of marginal improvement before conditions degraded back t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees snapped or toppled on the 2000 block of Skeenah Gap Rd.
Lightning Lightning
House fire possibly due to lightning on the 400 block of buck creek trl home was a total loss.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple to numerous trees down across Blue Ridge, including onto a house near Epsworth which was then struck by lightning and burned down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow began to fall by mid-morning across Fannin County, becoming heavy at times. Widespread 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulations, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, occurred by early afternoon. The snow gradually mixed with sleet and freezing rain during the afternoon that res…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed along galloway road se of hwy 5 .
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Two trees down near intersection of River Road and Toccoa Ave in Mccaysville.
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Two trees down along Tennis Court Road.
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Two trees down along Salem Road near Humphrey Mill Road.
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Multiple trees down around the Mineral Bluff area in northern Fannin county. this was along Mount Pleasant Road.
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Public reports downed trees and power lines blocking the roadway near the intersection of Cutcane Rd and Dean Rd.
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Numerous trees down along a path starting southeast of Epworth along Blue Ridge Dr near Wash Wilson Rd and Thunder Rock Rd and continuing southeast to Appalachian Hwy near Old US 76.
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Multiple trees down near Blue Ridge Dr stretching from the Blue Ridge Medical Center to Davis Rd and from Chestnut Gap Rd and Barnes Chapel Rd. specifically at Salvage Rd and Chestnut Gap Rd Westwood Dr near Bear Rd Scenic Dr near Elvis Presley Dr.
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Em reported tree down at River Ridge Rd near Aska Rd.
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Em reported tree down at Newport Rd near Native Trl.
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Em reported tree down at Rock Creek Rd and Morgantown Hwy.
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EM reported two trees down near Mill Creek Acres and at Mobile Rd at Madola Rd.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Fannin county at the beginning of January. Above-normal January rainfall rapidly improved conditions to D1 Moderate Drought on January 16, ending the short-term drought over Fannin county. In total, Fa…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present in Fannin county at the beginning of December. Late, above-normal December rainfall improved conditions to D2 Severe Drought on December 26, where it remained through the month.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Fannin county on October 17, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from October 31 through November. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for …
Drought Drought
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding of the road near the intersection of Watkins Road and Ada Street. Radar estimates indicate that between 4 and 4.5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding of Dry Creek and it's tributaries, inundating the roadw…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported water over Humphrey Mill Road near Hothouse Creek. Radar estimates indicate that between 4 and 4.5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were reported down on Cherokee Lane.
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A tree was reported down on Mineral Springs Rd in Blue Ridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in the 11000 block of Aska Rd.
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A tree was reported down on Forge Mill Rd .
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A tree was downed on Ridgeview Rd .
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Mesonet station uga50 Blue Ridge .
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Trees and powerlines down along 2000 block of Douthit Rd in Mineral Bluff.
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Report of tree down at MM 11 on Hwy 515.
Hail Hail
Estimated 1 inch hail along 4000 block of Mobile Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along 3000 block of Mobile Rd.
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Broadcast media reports numerous trees and powerlines downed along W Highland St just to the west of Blue Ridge.
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Mesonet site measured a 63 mph gust near the intersection of Blue Ridge Dr and Tall Oaks Lane.
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Broadcast media reports trees and powerlines down near the Marina at Blue Ridge Lake. The damage was reported at the dock near the Marina.
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Public reported a tree down near the intersection of Eaton Rd and Timberlake Trail.
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Report of multiple trees down across railroad on Railroad Ave near Mineral Bluff Hwy.
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Multiple trees reported down along Mobile Rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Emergency Manager reported 1 inch of snow 3 miles northeast of Mineral Bluff.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees down within a 2-mile radius. Likely non-severe storm wind.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 1 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 1 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
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