Newton storm history
Storm events recorded in Newton, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
337
Total events
17
Tornadoes
60
Hail
12
Floods
4
Deaths
$12.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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
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 …
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees down from Covington Bypass to Henderson Mill Road, southeast of Covington. Several trees were either snapped or uprooted between S. Dearing Street and Vintage Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County 911 center reported a tree blown down onto power lines along Alcovy Trestle Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees blown down near the intersection of Highway 162 and Lovers Lane. Nickel size hail was also reported at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down along Lower River Road near Stewart Road.
Hail Hail
A report of quarter size hail around the intersection of Highways 81 and 212 was received over social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County Emergency Manager reported a large tree and power lines blown down on Geiger Street near the county Emergency Services Office.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Georgia Department of Transportation reported a large tree blown down onto Interstate Highway 20 west of Covington blocking all lanes on one side of the highway.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 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 | 6 | 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 |