Lumpkin storm history

The Lumpkin County Emergency Manager reported between a quarter and a half inch of ice accumulation on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed with over 10000 residents without power by the evening of the 16th. …

The Lumpkin County 911 Center reported from 1.0 to 2.0 inches of snow across the county. Roads were snow covered and hazardous throughout the county. Several motorists were stranded in their vehicles and several accidents were reported. A 33-year old male slid of Siloam Church Ro…

Lightning struck 48 students and three Ranger instructors on a field training exercise at Camp Frank D. Merrill. As the soldiers were moving to low ground because of the weather, a lightning bolt saturated the area. Some were knocked unconscious, others were semi-concscious, whil…

Report of multiple trees down in Old Dahlonega.

Tree down along Pine Trail near Twin Creek Drive.

Multiple trees down from Dahlonega east towards GA 52 and GA 115.

Tree down along Castleberry Bridge Road near Jareds Way.

Emergency manager reported tree damage and damage to power lines along Summerour Rd.

Emergency manager reported damage to a few trees and power lines along Cloudland Rd N.

Public report of a tree down across a driveway near the intersection of Hwy 19 and Hwy 129.

Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down on Turners Corner Road between John Crow Road and Robert Jarrad Road.

Tree downed on brady edge road near meadow lane.

Tree downed on copper mines road near hide away road.

Tree downed on town creek church road near the county line.

Trees down at brandy mountain rd and s chestatee st.

Tree downed along ben higgins road near crooked creek dr.

Tree downed along auraria rd near burnt stand road.

Tree downed along burnt stand road near glenn oaks dr.

Tree downed on jennifer ct .

Tree downed along old dahlonega hwy near the county line.

Trees down along Pony Lake Road .

Multiple trees that fell on the residence off Triple R Trail, damaging the roof, skylights, Trusses and interior.

Trees and lines down on Town Creek Church Rd north of Calendar Creek Rd.

According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin county. In total, L…

According to the Drought Monitor, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present in Lumpkin county at the beginning of December. Late, above-normal December rainfall improved conditions to D2 Severe Drought on December 26, where it remained through the month.

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Lumpkin county on October 31, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from November 7 through the end of the month. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November…

Emergency Manager reported multiple trees down along Camp Wasega Rd between Hwy 19 and Black Mountain Rd.

Emergency manager reports multiple trees down around Cavender Creek and Town Creek Church Rd. Additional trees were reported along Frogtown Rd to Turners Corner.

Mesonet measured a 58 mph wind gust at Three Sisters Vineyard.

Quarter size hail reported in Dahlonega.

A tree was downed on Castleberry Bridge Rd near Robins Way.

Weather station near Dahlonega reported a measured wind gust of 53 mph.

Estimated 2.0 inches of snow, five miles northwest of Dahlonega.

Estimated 4.0 inches of snow, 6 miles east of Dahlonega.

The transportation department reported all southbound lanes of GA Highway 19 were closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 8 inches of rainfall occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The transportation department reported all lanes of State Route 19 southbound was closed due to flooding from Lake Zwerner and Yahoola Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

Reports from CoCoRaHS observers and the public showed 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulated across the county. The highest amount was 2.8 inches reported near Dahlonega.

The Lumpkin County Emergency Manager reported 1/2 inches of snow accumulation at Neel's Gap.

A CoCoRaHS observer reported that a half of an inch of snow fell southwest of Dahlonega during the afternoon and evening of Christmas Eve.

A CoCoRaHS observer reported that a half of an inch of snow fell southwest of Sautee during the afternoon and evening of Christmas Eve into the early morning of Christmas Day.

Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours. A gust to 39 mph was recorded at the Camp Merrill RAWS at 5:50 AM EST.

The Emergency Manager reported a portion of Jeff Sullens Road was washed out when a culvert failed. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a small debris flow near the intersection of GA-400 and GA-60. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the debris flow.

The Lumpkin County 911 center reported a tree blown down on Edwards Parkway near Highway 129.

Report of a tree down along Dawsonville Hwy in the Deerfield area.