Jones County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
13
Tornado reports
42
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
290
All events
2
Deaths
$10.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jones County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions returned to Jones County on March 31. This degradation followed the winter reprieve, which had interrupted an initial three-week period of Severe Drought that began on November 25, 2025. By the end of March, th…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snow showers and flurries developed off and on through the day across the county. Total snowfall amounts were generally below 0.5 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain transitioned to snowfall in the morning hours of the 18th. Snowfall accumulations of T to 2 inches were reported across the county by the late morning. Snowfall ended by late morning.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down blocking fire tower rd .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down blocking stewart farm rd near Pitts Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on power lines on janis place .
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 1 to 3 inches of snow across Jones County. Icy and snow-packed roads resulted in very dangerous travel.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down on SR 18, closing both directions near Griswoldville Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at Randolph Street and Pulaski Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down around the James Road and Cheely Drive/Newby Lane area per emergency management.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at the intersection of SR 49 and County Line Road.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports of quarter sized hail in the area of Upper River Rd near the River North Subdivision and Oak Hill Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down on Round Oak Juliette Rd near the Federal Wildlife Refuge Offices.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down near the intersection of Round Oak Juliette Rd and GA Hwy 11.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large trees downed along James Cemetary Road and Cheely drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public relayed a report of a flooded home off Graham Road due to high water on Walnut Creek. There was approximately 50 inches of water inundating the home, causing catastrophic damage to the property. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred during the da…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down along Round Oak - Juliette Rd in the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, with multiple secondary roads closed due to debris on the roadways. Several of the trees were snapped.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size and smaller hail completely covering ground near intersection of Monticello Hwy and Hadaway Rd.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail and smaller reported covering the ground near the intersection of Stone Brooke Dr and Caps Dr.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported a portion of Wheeler Road was washed out due to high flow from Walnut Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported the Highway 44 bridge was closed due to high water on Big Cedar Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 8 inches of rain occurred over the Big Cedar Creek basin, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported a small wooden bridge was washed out on Jackson Road due to highwater on Shoal Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported the Union Hill Church Road bridge was washed out, likely due to high water on Cedar Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4.5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law Enforcement reported Greene Settlement Road closed due to flooding of Little Chehaw Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4.5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey with information provided by the Jones County Emergency Manager found that the EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds 75 mph and a maximum path width of 150 yards that began in southwestern Baldwin County crossed into Jones County just south of Cou…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The local broadcast media reported trees and power lines blown down around the intersection of Gray Highway and Lite-N-Tie Road.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jones County 911 center reported a few trees blown down near the intersection of Patterson Road and Masseyville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jones County 911 center reported a couple of trees blown down along the Eatonton Highway between Homer Chiles Road and Stallings Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jones County 911 center reported trees blown down along River North Boulevard to Graham Road.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jones County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down in the far southwestern portion of the county. Some locations include Lakeridge Lane, where a downed power line caused a house fire, and around the intersection of New Clinton Road and Adahi Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree blown down onto Highway 18 at Camelot Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jones County 911 center reported trees blown down from around the intersection of Wheeler Road and Whitehead Place to around the intersection of Highway 49 and Salem Church-Miller Road.
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…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Information from the Jones County Emergency Manager and local media show that a brief, EF0, tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards occurred in the northwest portion of the county on the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge. The tornado began…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jones County Emergency Manager reported Power lines blown down at the intersection of Graham Road and Highway 11.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jones County 911 center reported several trees blown down, mainly between Highway 22 and Highway 129/44 northeast of Gray.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The public reported around an inch of snow accumulation.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Local news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Around 6500 customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 34 mph was measured in Gray. Radar estimated between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 70 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards touched down west of Hadaway Road in Jones County. The tornado traveled east crossing Hadaway Road, Hillsboro Lake Road, Hadaway Road a second…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jones County 911 center reported trees blown down from around the intersection of Highway 11 and Round Oak Juliette Road to around Highway 129 and Mathis Road.
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 11 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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