Jackson County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
79
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
421
All events
1
Deaths
$11.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jackson 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.
The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the far western portion of the county. Trees were snapped at Guy Cooper Road and Highway 60. A tree fell onto a building and the roof was blow off of the building along Highway 332 east…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Jackson County remained under D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on January 6, the county sustained 13 weeks at or above the D2 threshold through the end of March, with drought c…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Jackson County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 in on January 6, the county sustained eight consecutive weeks at or above the D2 threshold as of the end of Fe…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow showers developed in the morning and continued through the day on the 31st. Total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 3 inches across the county.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Sleet showers began through the late evening and overnight hours of the 24th. Sleet accumulations transitioned over to freezing rain through the early morning of the 25th and continued through the day. The heaviest ice accumulations occurred with the second push of precipitation …
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions were introduced to Jackson County on January 6. In total, the county sustained four weeks of D2 conditions, with drought continuing into February.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report from the emergency manager of trees and power lines down near tara place in commerce, ga.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree on a house along White Street in Hoschton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported down on a home near Spring St and Willow St.
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Tree down on powerlines near the intersection of Jefferson River Road and Chandler Bridge Road.
Hail Hail
The Fire Department reported quarter-sized hail in the city of Jefferson near the intersection of Brockton Rd and Red Tail Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fire department reported a tree down across the road near the intersection of Jefferson River Rd and Orrs School Rd.
Hail Hail
Mping report of quarter size hail .
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported near mulberry greens lane and swamp willow court.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree downed on road at intersection of waterworks road and wilbanks road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down near brockton loop and brockton road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed on a c smith road .
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a house on white trillium drive, causing a large hole in the roof. Time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports tree down blocking sr11 at concord rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Em reports tree down at hwy 124 and hwy 332 .
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to 1 inch of snow fell across Jackson County. Due to very cold temperatures well below freezing, roads quickly became snow covered and very slick, which led to numerous accidents by sunset.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow began to fall between 7-8 AM across the county, becoming heavy at times between 8-10 AM. Widespread 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulations occurred by 10 AM. Between 10-11 AM, the snow gradually mixed with sleet and freezing rain with an extended period of freezing ra…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down blocking one lane of hwy 82 spur at dry pond rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto power lines in the 100 block of hickory way.
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Tree down at 1100 block of Ednaville Rd .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down blocking the intersection of New Cut Road and highway 53.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reports multiple trees down at Jefferson Bridge Rd near New King Bridge Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reports tree on powerlines near Carriage Way and Village Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reports chicken coup lifted off ground and several trees down. Images sent by EM shows coup was not tied down.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Jackson county at the beginning of January. Above-normal January rainfall rapidly improved conditions to D1 Moderate Drought on January 9, ending the short-term drought over Jackson county. In total, J…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Jackson county through December. Although late-December rainfall offered slight relief, it was not enough to end drought conditions until January 2024.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Jackson county on October 31, 2023 and continued through the month of November.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and powerlines down at Hwy 98 and Hwy 441.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least 23 reports of trees down across Jackson County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down near Jackson Trail Rd and Bradley Springs Dr trees uprooted, trampoline thrown, and carport collapsed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down across multiple blocks along Mahaffey Street in Jefferson. Approximately 10 trees down on vehicles or houses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down in the Braselton and Hoschton areas.
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Trees down near intersection of Hwy 11 and Lewis Roberts Rd.
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A tree came down on a home on North Bowden Street.
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Several trees and powerlines reported down in the area of Cabin Creek Road and JS Williamson Court.
Lightning Lightning
Structural fire on 4900 block of Hwy 332 due to lightning strike.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Public reported around 1.0 inch of snow 3 miles southwest of Jefferson.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Estimated 2.0 inches of snow, 3 miles southwest of Jefferson.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Estimated 3.0 inches of snow, 4 miles northeast of Pendergrass.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported wind damage to a warehouse on Cobb Street in Jefferson. A sheet metal awning was torn from the side of the building and roof damage occurred.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 50 mph for several hours. A gust of 48 mph was recorded at the Jefferson AWOS (KJCA) at 5:55 AM EST. The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported several trees and power lines blown down around the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Diamond Hill Church Road was closed due to flooding from nearby creeks and rivers. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 4 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Dixon Bridge Road was closed due to high water conditions on the North Oconee River. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 1 |
| 2016 | 15 | 2 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 1 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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