Henry County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1964 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
27
Tornado reports
114
Hail reports
10
Floods since 1996
451
All events
2
Deaths
$107.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Henry County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 26 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.
New high-resolution areal imagery in concert with a reanalysis of radar data, areal surveys and ground surveys it has been determined that there were multiple tornadoes on the ground simultaneously in southwest Spalding and Northwestern Pike Counties as well as crossing tornado p…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the tornado, which originally touched down in northeast Meriwether county as an EF2 and then continued across western Spalding county as an EF3, moved into Henry co…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that a 14-year old male was struck by lightning while standing outside his home in the Huntington Ridge subdivision in McDonough. The boy died overnight in the hospital following the incident. A 15-year old girl was simultaneously injured…
The public reported golfball size hail in McDonough.
Ham radio operators, spotters, and current and former National Weather Service employees reported golfball to baseball sized hail in Henry County in the first of two significant hailstorms to move through during the 6 PM hour.
The Henry County Emergency Manager, current and former National Weather Service Employees, and the public reported quarter to baseball sized hail in the second of two significant hailstorms across Henry County.
The public observed golf ball-sized hail near Hampton. WSR-88D radar data suggests that golf ball-sized hail was more likely observed near Luella and Locust Grove, with quarter-sized hail near Hampton.
Several reports of large hail were received from the Henry County Emergency Management Director and the public in a swath across southern Henry county extending from just northwest of Hampton to southeast of Ola. Hail was reported to be the size of quarters near Hampton and quart…
The public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail in the McDonough area. Radar supported that hail of at least quarter-size fell across much of central and east central Henry county.
Nearly two dozen reports of large hail were received from the public across Henry county. Quarter-sized hail reports were common from the McDonough and Stockbridge areas and other areas in the northern part of the county. Quarter to golf ball-sized hail fell in Locust Grove and M…
A National Weather Service damage survey confirmed an F2 tornado, the strongest tornado of the evening associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy, touched down just a few hundred yards south of McDonough Street at the Atlanta Motor Speedway then traveled north-northwest…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Henry County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 14, 2025, the county experienced a period of marginal improvement before drought officially returned in February. In total…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions returned to Henry County on February 10. This degradation followed a brief reprieve, which had interrupted an initial seven-week period of Severe Drought that began on October 14, 2025. By the end of February, …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snow flurries and occasional showers resulted in little to no accumulations across the county.
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. Northern portions of the county which we…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Henry County on October 7, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought expanded to include a larger portion of the county through October, and a small sliver of D3 Extreme Drought was introduced to far western Henr…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees on homes in the area near Skyland Lake on the east side of Locust Grove. Including along Jackson St, Grove Park Dr, and Woodridge Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported a powerline down along the 1100 block of Millers Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on home along Brittany Ln near Courtlyn Way.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree on home along Eagles Club Dr near Golf Terrace Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto a shed on Navaho Road near Shawnee Rd.
An EF2 tornado with maximum winds of 135 mph quickly developed during the afternoon hours of May 29, 2025 in Henry County. A storm which had a history of very weak and broad rotation moved into the southern part of the county (Henry) and quickly spawned a tornado as it crossed Be…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado continued east crossing Amelia Drive snapping trees before crossing into Henry County along Collins Drive snapping and uprooting a few trees. The storm continued ESE crossing Lester Mill Road snapping a few trees before crossing I75 near LG Griffin Road. Several trees…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado briefly re entered Henry county before quickly returning to Butts county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and snapped along hwy20 near mountain laurel drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees downed on flippen road .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree on home near Noahs Ark Rd and Jodeco Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along hwy 81 east of the keys ferry road intersection.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees downed on upchurch road .
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 Tornado with maximum winds of 70 to 75 mph touched down in southern Henry County just west of Lester Mill Road at around 7:48 AM EDT on April 7, 2025. The tornado snapped a few trees on both sides of the road and continued eastward crossing I75 just south of the Bethlehem …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down innorth central Henry County on March 31 2025 at approximately 1:08 PM EDT. The tornado spun up within a strong line of thunderstorms moving rapidly towards the northeast. The initial touchdown point for the tornado occurred just to the southwest of the int…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports several trees down along i75 from flippen rd to mt caramel rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports several trees down near and along conyers rd, harper rd and airline rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports tree down at jackson lake rd and live oak dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports multiple trees down along panola rd from near strawberry ln to ga155.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports numerous trees down in stockbridge area from i75 to ga23.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports tree on house at honeysuckle ln and springwood dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports tree down on home at orchard hill view and orchard hill dr.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow across Henry County. Roads quickly became snow covered and very slick which led to numerous accidents, especially on untreated roadways.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow began to fall between 6-7 AM across the county. Snow became heavy at times between 7-9 AM with widespread 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulations being reported by 9 AM. Between 9-10 AM, the snow gradually mixed with sleet and freezing rain with another 1/10 to 1/4 inc…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down on SR 81 E before Steele Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down in ellenwood in the vicinity of club circle from fairview rd to panola rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on brookwater dr .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed around Flippen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at south ola rd and new hope rd .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at willow ln and hopewell pl .
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 25 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 1 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 |
| 2005 | 31 | 4 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 22 | 1 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 4 | 3 |
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