Newton County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
61
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
349
All events
4
Deaths
$12.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Newton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 17 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Radar data, areal surveys and ground surveys confirm that a long track EF2 tornado occurred beginning a few miles east of Griffin GA through Butts, Newton and into Jasper counties. The tornado was part of a larger mesocyclone which can be traced west all the way back to the Selma…
The Newton County Emergency Manager reported that dozens of trees were blown down at the Bert Adams Boy Scout Camp south of Covington. One of the trees fell onto a tent occupied by two scouts. A 14 year old male camper was killed by the falling tree while the other teenaged occup…
Thunderstorm winds knocked down tree limbs throughout Snapping Shoals, as well as the southern part of the county. A woman was killed by a tree limb from a six to eight foot in diameter tree which fell on her car during the height of the storm. (F43V)
An isolated supercell thunderstorm developed during the late afternoon hours December 31,2021 in southeast Newton County. A tornado quickly developed from thatthunderstorm and first touched down along Creekside Lane just east of Brown Bridge Rd where a few trees were snapped. Bot…
The public reported golf ball sized hail across Covington.
The Newton County 911 Center reported golfball sized hail in the Mansfield area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees downed on the west side of town off clark st.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Newton County remained under D2 (Severe Drought) conditions throughout March. Following the initial onset of D2 on February 10, the county sustained eight consecutive weeks of Severe Drought through the end of the month. Drought conditions p…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions were introduced in Newton County on February 10. D2 Severe Drought conditions continued into February.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow shower began on the morning of the 31s and continued off and on through the afternoon. Total snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 4 inches with the greatest amount to the north and east due to a narrow band of heavier snowfall in the afternoon.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along Brown bridge road in the area around Glynshire Ct.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree fell on a portion of a house and pool near Phedora St and Elizabeth St.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 75 mph touched down in Western Newton County Saturday evening May 3 2025 at approximately 902PM EDT. The tornado formed within a strong line of thunderstorms which moved through much of north and Central GA that Saturday Evening. The tornado t…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 to 105 mph touched down in northeastern Butts County February 15, 2025 at 5:16AM EST. The tornado spun up within a strong line of storms moving rapidly eastward across northern GA early in the morning hours. The Tornado first touched down …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 0.5 to 2 inches of snow across Newton County. Roads quickly became snow covered and very slick resulting in numerous accidents, especially over 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
Emergency Manager reported a tree down across the road near the intersection of Conyers St SE and Crestview Dr SE.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along dial mill Rd also near the intersection of Hightower Trail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
UGA mesonet station UGA49 Covington report 58 mph gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed onto power lines alongside hwy 20 near Bailey Creek Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Brown Bridge Rd near the intersection of hwy 212.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS Employee reported trees down across Hwy 81 near Snapping Shoals Creek in 2 different locations.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The circulation which was the long track EF3 tornado through Griffin GA regenerated a tornado in NW Butts County after crossing out of Henry County. This particular tornado first touched West of Fincherville Rd snapping and uprooting numerous trees on both sides of the road and i…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees down on a house along Industrial Park Blvd NE near Old Georgetown Rd.
Hail Hail
Pea and quarter sized hail reported on the east bank of Jackson Lake.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Gregory Road closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 1.5 to 3 inches that occurred the day before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, resulted in the f…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported Sockwell Road closed due to flooding from the Yellow River. The USGS gage (NWS MYRG1 / USGS 02207335) rose above bankfull/action stage on as a result of the rainfall, then continued to rise above Minor Flood stage to a height of 11.43 ft on December…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down near the intersection of East End Road and Highway 36.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours.
A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 mph and a maximum path width of 75 yards travelled 1.43 miles across parts of Newton County on the west side of Covington. The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Washi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of a few trees blown down near the intersection of Social Circle Road and Highway 11 was received over social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County 911 center reported a couple of trees blown down along McMahon road and Hazelbrand Road.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported hail the size of quarters at the intersection of Highway 278 and Pace Street.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail ranging from the size of nickels to the size of golf balls at the intersection of Highway 278 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, damaging at least 1 vehicle.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported hail the size of quarters at the intersection of Elm Street and Floyd Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down across the county from around the intersection of Hickory Hill Drive and Mt. Zion Road southeast across Covington to around the intersections of Johnson River Road and at East End Road and King Bostick …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County 911 center reported trees blown down around the intersection of the Covington Bypass and Highway 36 and the intersection of Elks Club Road and Glengarry Chase.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a tree blown down at the Covington Park & Ride lot.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Newton County Emergency Manager reported .5 inches of snow in Covington.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An off-duty National Weather Service employee reported numerous tents and canopies damaged at the Newton County fairgrounds. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a large oak tree blown down on Mill Pond Road near Highway 11.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down along Macedonia Road bear the intersection with Poplar Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of a few trees blown down around Woodlawn Road and Adams Road was received over social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County 911 center reported a tree limb blown down onto a power line along Highway 142 near Newton Ridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down from the Stewart Glen subdivision to around the intersection of Highway 36 and Fincher Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 11 | 1 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 11 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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