Harris storm history
Storm events recorded in Harris, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
377
Total events
26
Tornadoes
63
Hail
16
Floods
2
Deaths
$16.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A significant winter storm impacted north and central Georgia on the 28th. Snow and sleet began late Tuesday morning, accumulating to widespread amounts of 1 to 3 inches of snow, up to a half inch of sleet, and up to a quarter of an inch of ice.
The Harris county 911 center reported that thunderstorms dumped very heavy rainfall across the county. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches in a 6 hour period were common across much of the county. Around 10 pm EST a 19-year old male and an additional occupant tried to cross swollen…
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF2 tornado caused extensive damage across Harris county. The tornado first touched down as an EF1 in Macon county, Alabama before moving east into Lee county, A…
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the tenth tornado of the April 27, 2011 outbreak in the Peachtree City, Georgia county warning area touched down in northeast Harris county in west central Georgia.…
The public and amateur radio operators observed quarter, golf ball, and baseball-sized hail across the county from Mountain Hill to northeast of Pine Mountain Valley. The largest hail, golf ball to baseball-sized was observed near and just east of Hamilton, decreasing to east of …
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency reported that excessive rain resulted in excessive, historical flooding across the entire county. A number of roads and bridges were flooded and washed out and approximately 100 homes in the county sustained significant damage because of fl…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Harris county through the month of October. D2 Severe Drought conditions were first introduced to Harris County on September 23, 2025, and continued into November.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media report of several down trees and homes missing siding along Lower Blue Springs Rd near Graddick Rd.
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A large tree down along highway 315 across from pine ridge elementary school.
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Tree reported down on hamilton dr near highland dr.
Hail Hail
One inch hail reported at exit 30 on i-185.
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Large tree downed on the north side of Waverly Hall around GA 208.
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Tree downed just north of Oak Mountain Rd .
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Trees down along hwy 18 near Nelson Road .
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado occurred over mainly rural areas of northwest Harris County around midday on Monday (Memorial Day), May 27th. Along and just to the east of Pine Lake Road, debris from trees was scattered around near a residence (1660 Pine Lake Road). A tornado debris signature (TDS) wa…
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Tree down along Hwy 219 between Maddox Rd and Mountain Hill Rd.
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Tree down at intersection of Hamilton Mulberry Grove Rd and ga 315.
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Tree down at intersection of Cannon Rd and Plantation Creek Rd.
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Two trees down in Cataula GA near US 27 and GA315.
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Tree down on Alabama Road between hwy 27 and Airpark Rd.
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Tree down at intersection of Moon Road and Milner Road.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down at intersection of Hamilton Mulberry Grove Rd and GA 315.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down at intersection of Cannon Rd and Plantation Creek Rd.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down on Alabama Road between HWY 27 and Airpark Rd.
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The 911 call center reported a tree down at intersection of Moon Road and Milner Road.
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Report of multiple trees down along I185 about 1 mile north of Hopewell Church Rd. Trees were next to each other.
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Damage to a sheet metal roof of an awning along with several large tree limbs down near the intersection of Hopewell Church Rd and Price Rd.
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Tree down at Oak Mountain Rd near Sporter Rd.
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Report of a tree down at Hwy 354 and Hwy 27.
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Multiple trees down near the intersection of Harris Rd and Ginn Dr.
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Tree down near the intersection Harris Rd and GA-208.
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Tree reported down at the intersection of Hwy 27 and Lake Lorraine Dr.
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Tree reported down at the intersection of Hwy 315 and Old Warm Springs Rd.
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Tree down at the intersection of Nelson Rd and Pleasant Grove Rd.
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Tree reported down at the intersection of Hwy 116 and Rd Brown Rd.
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Tree down at the intersection of Hwy 103 and Goose Creek Rd.
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Pine Mountain ASOS reported gust of 53kts.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Mobley Road washed out at Little Branch. Radar estimates indicate that between 3 and 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail reported in the Deer Run subdivision in Ellerslie.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Harris County 911 center reported trees blown down along Fortson Road and Bonacre Road north of Fortson.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter-size hail in Hamilton.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 50 mph for several hours. A gust to 45 mph was recorded at the Pine Mountain AWOS (KPIM) at 3:55 AM EST.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported that roads in the area of Boyd Branch Drive, along Boyd Branch and another tributary, flooded from high water through the creeks and overfilled ditches. Yards were also flooded. Reports and radar estimates indicate that 5 to 8 inches fell quickly over the area, ca…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported that Highway 27 was closed due to flooding from Standing Boy Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Cannon Road off Highway 315 near Fortson, and Whitesville Road in Fortson were flooded and blocked off. Radar estimates indicate 6 to 8 inches of rain occurred in the area.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 50 yards touched down in eastern Harris County blowing down several trees in a mostly remote, wooded area. The tornado crossed Oak Mountain Road blowing down…
Hail Hail
Three-quarter inch hail was reported in the Ellerslie Place subdivision.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8 | 3 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 3 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 7 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 2 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |