Jefferson County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
32
Hail reports
4
Floods since 1996
233
All events
0
Deaths
$11.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jefferson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 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.
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the EF0 tornado that originally touched down in north central Washington county, just northeast of Sandersville, continued on a long 33 mile track across eastern Wa…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Jefferson County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 21, 2025, the county experienced a period of marginal improvement before drought officially returned in January. In to…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Jefferson County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout February. Following the initial onset of D2 on October 21, 2025, and eight consecutive weeks of drought through the fall, the county experienced a brief period of marg…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow showers developed in the early morning hours of the 31st. A narrow band of heavy snow with a sharp gradient to the west resulted in significant snowfall variability across the county. Total accumulations ranged from as little as 0.5 inches all the way to 6 inches.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions returned to Jefferson County on January 13. This degradation followed a brief mid-winter reprieve, which had interrupted an initial eight-week period of Severe Drought that began on October 21. By the end of Ja…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Jefferson County on October 23, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 2 to 4 inches of snow across Jefferson County. Travel was very dangerous as roads quickly became icy and snow-packed.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
United States Forest Service RAWS station in Louisville (LOUG1) reported a 75 mph wind gust.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
An NWS Storm Survey determined that Jefferson County was one of the hardest hit counties in east-central GA by Helene. It was estimated that more than $75M (million) worth of timber was lost across the county and 100% of county inhabitants were without power at one point. Twenty-…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed on a house along Foley St in Louisville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported 7 trees down in Wadley, GA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of multiple trees down along Bostic Mill Road between US Hwy 221 and Lonnie Purvis Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down along and near intersection of GA-296 and GA-88.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines down at Hwy 296 near Jefferson County Middle School.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down in central Jefferson county and produced minor damage to a couple warehouse buildings, farm equipment, and a school while also downing over a dozen trees between Louisville and Wren. The tornado touched down near the Ostro Steel building on Clarks Mill Rd…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down along Hwy 221 N between Airport Rd and Ellis Cemetery Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down on Hwy 221 North near the Jefferson/McDuffie County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines reported down along US-1 near the intersection of Wilcher Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down in yard along the 1900 block of Hwy 24.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down near the intersection of Hwy 221 and Hwy 319.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal outdoor structure damaged in addition to trees and powerlines down near the intersection of Campground Rd and Hwy 80.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees reported down near the intersection of Zebina Rd and Shady Oaks.
Hail Hail
The Jefferson County Emergency Manager reported hail the size quarters in Louisville.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 30 and 40 mph for several hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flood water from a nearby creek inundated an apartment building, displacing 6 families. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 8 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported a road washed out near the intersection of Clarks Mill Road and Highway 102/88. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado began along News Bridge Road destroying a building before moving over more rural sections and snapping hundreds of trees consisting of both softwoods and hardwoods. The tornado was remarkably consistent in its track, producing EF1 damage between 95 and 100 mph nearly…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down on Clarks Mill Road, between Avera and Hwy 540 West.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
EM reported multiple trees down around the city of Louisville.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jefferson County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down along Highway 1 north of Wadley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jefferson County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down onto a home on Campground Road near Highway 1. No injuries were reported.
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 Jefferson County Emergency Manager reported a couple of trees blown down in Louisville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jefferson County 911 center reported a few trees and power lines blown down from Wrens to Louisville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Jefferson County Emergency Manager reported a dusting of snow, mainly on grassy areas and elevated surfaces.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. A few homes had minor damage from falling trees and large limbs. A wind gust of 40 mph was measured near Louisville. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported numerous large limbs blown down at Bug's Gourd Farm near the intersection of Highways 88 and 22 southwest of Keysville.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado in Washington County moved east into Jefferson County as an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards. The tornado crossed Highway 88 and Hardeman Road where it caused mino…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported trees blown down along Highway 78 to just east of Highway 17.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jefferson County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down in Louisville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jefferson County 911 Center reported a tree blown down on North Main Street in Wadley.
The Jefferson County Emergency Manager reported trees down along Clarks Mill Road near and on East Railroad Street in Wadley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jefferson County 911 Center reported multiple trees blown down in Wrens and Louisville. One tree fell on a house in Louisville.
Hail Hail
The Jefferson County 911 Center reported quarter sized hail south of Wrens.
Hail Hail
The Jefferson County 911 Center reported quarter sized hail in Louisville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jefferson County 911 Center reported that two power lines were blown down at houses along Hill Street.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 11 | 2 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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