Oconee County, Georgia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1968 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
12
Tornado reports
37
Hail reports
5
Floods since 1996
307
All events
1
Deaths
$254.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Oconee County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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 tornado sporadically touched down and destroyed five homes, seven mobil homes, four chicken houses and three barns along U.S. 441 near the Oconee/Morgan county line. One fatality occurred in a mobil home on U.S 441 one mile north of the Oconee/Morgan county line. Three minor in…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Oconee County remained under D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions through March. Following the initial onset of D2 (Severe Drought) on January 13, the county sustained 12 weeks at or above the D2 threshold through the end of March, with drought c…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Oconee County intensified to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions in February. Following the initial onset of D2 in on January 13, the county sustained seven consecutive weeks at or above the D2 threshold as of the end of Fe…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Off and on light flurries developed through the day on the 31st. No significant accumulations due to dry air from the north.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Light rain showers began through the late evening and overnight hours of the 24th. Rain accumulations transitioned over to freezing rain through the early morning of the 25th and continued through the day. The heaviest ice accumulations occurred with the second push of precipitat…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, D2 (Severe Drought) conditions were introduced to Oconee County on January 13. By the end of the month, the county had recorded a cumulative total of three weeks at the D2 threshold.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 0.5 to 1.5 inches of snow fell across Oconee County. Due to very cold temperatures well below freezing, roads quickly became snow covered and very slick, which led to numerous accidents just before sunset.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An estimated 2-3 inches of snow have blanketed Oconee County. Snow changed over to a mix of sleet and freezing rain by early afternoon, with an additional 1/10 to 1/4 inch of ice accumulation on top of the snow. All precipitation ended late in the day. All roads were covered with…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down across the road near the intersection of Conyers St SE and Crestview Dr SE.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Norton Rd between Barnett Shoals Rd and Williamsburg Pl.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Oconee county at the beginning of December. Above-normal December rainfall rapidly improved conditions to D1 Moderate Drought on December 26, ending the short-term drought over Oconee county. In total,…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, short-term D2 Severe Drought conditions began over Oconee county on November 14, 2023 and continued through the end of the month.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding along Beechnut Lane and around homes. The flooding was due to highwater on Rose Creek and nearby ponds. Radar estimates indicate that between 5 and 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down near the intersection of Mcrees Mill Rd and Mcrees Mill Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public also reported numerous trees and powerlines downed in the area around Mcree's Mill Rd and Flat Rock Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree downed next to a home along Old Farmington Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of a tree down on Rocky Branch and Old Waverly way.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at 441 and 78 interchange near Athens.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at 10 and 78 interchange near Athens.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of trees down at Greensboro Hwy and Wire Bridge Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a tree down on Hwy 78 at Pete Dickens Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a portion of a barn collapsed by winds near the intersection of Old Farmington Road and Astondale Road.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail the size of quarters on Crestwood Court in Watkinsville.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail the size of ping pong balls on Sagefield Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported numerous trees blown down along Mars Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oconee County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down in the Rays Church Road area between Highway 53 and Maxey Road. A GDOT sensor on Highway 78 recorded a wind gust of 61 MPH.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours. A gust to 43 mph was recorded at the Watkinsville RAWS at 6:02 AM EST.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oconee County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down from north of North high Shoals along Rays Church Road to west of Bishop along High Shoals Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oconee County Manager reported trees and power lines blown down from around the intersection of Hebron Church Road and Dove Creek Road to around the intersection of Moores Ford Road and Lane Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Flat Rock Road, between Greensboro Highway and Maddison Ave. EM reported the tree fell just before strongest storms hit - likely outflow winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A National Weather Service survey determined that damaging thunderstorm wind gusts around 75 mph snapped or uprooted nearly 100 trees around a farm pond near the intersection of Price Mill Road and Branch Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers reported .9 inches of snow 4 miles south-southwest of Athens and .5 inches 1 mile south-southwest of the State Botanical Gardens.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oconee County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down near the intersection of Summit Grove Drive and Summit Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oconee County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees blown down from around Mars Hill Road and Rocky Branch Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down near the intersection of Simonton Bridge Road and Castle Drive, northeast of Watkinsville. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oconee County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down along Highway 53 southwest of Bogart.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oconee County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down near the intersection of Oliver Bridge Road and Flat Rock Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oconee County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down across the county from Hog Mountain Road south of Bogart to Hardin Hill Road and Colham Ferry Road in Watkinsville and Antioch Church Road east of Elder.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Reports were received from CoCoRaHS observers and social media of an inch to an inch and a half of snow accumulation across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A National Weather Service assessment of sensor data estimated less than 1 inch of snow fell in Oconee County.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 42 mph was measured in Watkinsville. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county wi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oconee County 911 center reported large trees and power lines blown down near the intersection of Watson Springs Road and Jerusalem Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a large tree blown down in the backyard of a home on Elder Ridge Drive.
Hail Hail
A report of quarter size hail on VFW Drive in Watkinsville was received over social media.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter size hail in Watkinsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oconee County Sheriffs Office reported numerous trees blown down across the county from around Birchmore southeast to around Farmington and Elder.
Drought Drought
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 1 |
| 1984 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |
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