Gordon County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
108
Hail reports
36
Floods since 1996
441
All events
6
Deaths
$40.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Gordon County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 17 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
The tornado that first touched down in Bartow County continued into Gordon County. Numerous trees and power lines were downed from Redbud to Highway 53 and seven poultry homes were destroyed. In all, 268 homes were impacted: 30 were completely destroyed, 110 had major damage, and…
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the EF0 tornado, that initially touched down in extreme northeast Floyd county and continued across extreme northwest Bartow county, continued into Gordon county. T…
An amateur radio operator relayed a report of baseball-sized hail between Resaca and Nickelsville. As the storm first intensified to the west near Resaca, it initially produced penny-sized hail.
A National Weather Service disaster survey team observed that a thunderstorm macroburst, or large area of estimated 80 to 100 mph straight line winds traversed much of the county, but hit the Calhoun area particularly hard. The thunderstorm macroburst entered the northwest part o…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Gordon 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 period of marginal improvement before drought offi…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions returned to Gordon County on February 17. This degradation followed a brief reprieve, which had interrupted an initial two-week period of Severe Drought that began on December 30, 2025. By the end of February, …
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, Gordon County entered January under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions. Following a period of improvement, the county saw a reduction in drought intensity, officially falling below the D2 drought thresholds on January 12. This event, which origi…
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1 inch hail southeast of Calhoun.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado quickly set down between Roland Hayes Pkwy SW and Reeves Station Road on either side of the Oostanaula River in southwest Gordon County on Sunday evening (May 25th). A large barn was destroyed with all walls and roof collapsing. The barn had 4x4 posts cemented into the …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A very brief tornado associated with a broader line of severe storms, occurred along Owens Gin Road NE, between J Slagler Road and Hunts Gin Road in northern Gordon County. A free-standing barn (no walls) was heavily damaged. The metal roof, which was completely destroyed, was se…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado touched down late Tuesday evening at 1143 PM EDT in Gordon County to the southeast of Calhoun near the intersection of Hwy 53 and Foster Lusk Road. The tornado uprooted a few small trees and continued ESE crossing HWY53 destroying a pole barn on the south side of H…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado touched down late Tuesday evening at 1142 PM EDT in Gordon County to the southeast of Calhoun Along Plainview Road SE where several large trees where uprooted including one onto a home. The tornado continued to the Northeast crossing Blalock Rd remaining south of E…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
One to three (1-3) inches of snow occurred across the county. The snow/sleet transitioned to freezing rain before becoming all rain during the early to mid afternoon hours. Numerous roads, especially those untreated were very difficult to travel on.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down on Scott Brown Rd at the intersection with Fairmount Hwy.
Hail Hail
Report from mping.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees down along Oak Grove Road SW .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of trees down along Linda Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report 3-inch tree limbs broken and power poles broken 1000 block Plainview Rd.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported near Farmville.
Hail Hail
Ping pong sized hail reported southwest of Cash.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 0.75 hail.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1 hail.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported near the intersection of i-75 and hwy 53.
Hail Hail
Hail report from MPING of 0.75 hail near Erwin Hill Rd SE and Plainview Rd SE.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Gordon 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 Gordon county. In total, Go…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present in Gordon 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 Gordon county on October 24, 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 at an apartment complex along College Street. Radar estimates indicate that between 6 and 8 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Exterior wall of a firehouse gym collapsed on Curtis Parkway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at Blalock Rd SE and Plainview Rd SE.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported powerlines and several trees down at the 200 block of Dover Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported power lines and trees down on the 1600 block of Highway 411.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported power lines blown down at the 500 block of Harris Beamer Rd SW.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported damage to power lines and a few trees down at the intersection of Guyton Rd NW and Sugar Valley Rd NW.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported powerlines and trees down at the 900 block of Rock Creek Rd SW.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported trees down due to strong winds at Love Bridge Rd and Baxter Rd SE.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported downed powerlines and trees at the 400 block of Plainville Rd.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter sized hail reported near Plainview Rd and Erwin Hill Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of Tree down at Orr Mill Rd and Hwy 411.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down at Pinhook Rd and Hwy 411.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at Cagle Rd and Hwy 411.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The EF-1 tornado first touched down along Hammond Road where several trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado continued ENE causing damage to several homes along Langston Road SE including siding and roof damage as well as destroying an outbuilding. The tornado continued ENE t…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Emergency Manager reported icy road conditions due to light accumulations of snow and subfreezing temperatures, particularly on secondary roadways, including Red Bud Road and East Line Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on outbuilding near the 1000 block of Mountain Loop Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of multiple trees down between 1200 and 1300 blocks of Hill City Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Gordon County 911 center reported a tree blown down near the intersection of Pine Chapel Road and Red Bud Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The department of transportation reported all lanes closed at Georgia Highway 53 and Blackwood Place due to water over the roadway. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 2 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 1 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 36 | 0 |
| 2002 | 25 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |
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