Hancock storm history
Storm events recorded in Hancock, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
175
Total events
9
Tornadoes
19
Hail
4
Floods
1
Deaths
$2.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet a third tornado touched down in Hancock county within a 15 minute period of time. However, this tornado was determined to be an EF3 tornado. This tornado touche…
A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF3 tornado touched down approximately five miles east-southeast of Sparta, or about three miles east of the intersection of Georgia Highway 15 and 16. The tornad…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in the 2000 block of carrs station road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in the 3000 block of linton road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports several trees down east of lake sinclair between hwy 22 and hwy 441.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
During an NWS Storm Survey on October 3, 2024, extensive power outages remained due to the wind and downed trees. Multiple trees were down in Hwy 16.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at SR 16 and Glen Spring Rd .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of 3 large trees downed by strong winds at Big Water E Rd and Sheffield Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a tree down on Captains Ct.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down on the 200 block of River Ridge Trail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down on Ogletree Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding on Cut Thru Road due to high water conditions in Little Rocky Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, producing excessive runoff and resulting in the flash flooding.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 30 and 40 mph for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County 911 center reported power lines blown down along the Sandersville Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down near the intersection of Highway 22 East and Old Crawfordville Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The county Emergency Manager reported Island Creek Drive was washed out by a creek near the intersection with Fox Glove Drive near Lake Sinclair. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, with the resulting high runoff causing the small creek to …
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down on Highway 16 at Old Augusta Road and on Highway 15 at Cody Johnson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported at least 2 trees down on Hwy 15 between Clay Street and Burnett Street.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A National Weather Service survey consisting of an analysis of measured wind data, along with reports from Emergency Managers and various other local, state and federal officials, found that tropical storm conditions occurred in the county. There were numerous reports of trees an…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County 911 center reported a tree blown down on Gilbert Circle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County 911 center reported trees and a power line blown down on Springfield Road near Highway 15.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Hancock County Emergency reported a half of an inch of snow accumulation in Sparta.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards moved across the western portion of Hancock County. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped west of Sparta near the intersection of Rivers Ro…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down from around the intersection of Hunts Chapel Road and Highway 16 into downtown Sparta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The broadcast media reported trees blown down on Highway 15 between the Dollar General and On-the-Way Motors.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Washington EMC reported numerous power poles blown down and snapped across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down on the west side of Sparta. One tree fell on and destroyed a home.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 70 yards began in Hancock County just northeast of Deepstep Road, which is the Hancock/Baldwin County line. The tornado moved northeast parallel to Deepstep R…
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County 911 center reported several trees blown down in the Holiday Shores area.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Georgia Department of Transportation reported trees blown down and blocking the road along Highway 16 near Green Springs Road and along Highway 22 near mile post 12.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County 911 center reported 6 trees blown down near Highways 16 and 22.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County 911 Center reported a tree blown down on Highway 16 near Shoulderbone.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County Emergency Manager reported a couple of large pecan trees blown down in Sparta.
Hail Hail
The public reported Penny-sized hail.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A significant winter storm impacted north and portions of central Georgia on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th. For areas south of the Atlanta Metropolitan area and into central Georgia, the event began Wednesday morning the 12th. Rain mixed with and changed over to freezin…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A significant winter storm impacted north and central Georgia on the 28th. Snow and sleet began Tuesday evening, accumulating to widespread amounts of 1 to 3 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hancock County 911 Center reported numerous trees down across the county.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter-sized hail south of Devereux.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Hail Hail
The Hancock County Emergency Management Director relayed a report of quarter-sized hail from just east-northeast of Beulah in the far south central part of the county.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |