Towns storm history

According to the Drought Monitor, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present in Floyd county at the beginning of January. Above-normal January rainfall rapidly improved conditions to D1 Moderate Drought on January 16, ending the short-term drought over Floyd county. In total, Flo…

According to the Drought Monitor, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present in Towns 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 Towns county on October 31, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present beginning November 14. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improv…

Reports of widespread damage at the Georgia Mountain Fair Campground on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee. Dozens of trees were blown down, including several on vehicles and camper vans/trailers.

Report of a tree down at Konahetah Dr and Konahetah Rd.

Estimated 2.5 inches of snow near Hiawassee.

Public measured around 1.5 inches of snow near Hiawassee.

The Towns County Emergency Manager reported 1 inch of snow accumulation along Highway 76 at near the Rabun Count line and along Highway 75 near the White County line.

Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours. A gust to 41 mph was recorded at the Brasstown RAWS at 7:06 AM EST. The public reported tress blown down around Young Harris.

A CoCoRaHS observer reported 5 inches of snow 5 miles south-southeast of Hiawassee. The broadcast media reported 4.5 inches of snow in Hiawassee.

The Towns County Emergency Manager reported a trace of snow in the Lake Chatuge and Titus areas.

A CoCoRaHS obserever reported 2 inches of snow in the Hiawassee area.

The Towns County 911 center reported trees blown down along Highway 66 northwest of Young Harris.

Reports were received from the broadcast media and over social media of a small dock on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee being lifted and flipped over by strong thunderstorm winds.

Emergency Management reported several roads experienced flooding in Towns County. The Enchanted Valley Resort RV park and River Bend Campground were evacuated due to high water from the Hiwassee River. Two cows and a cat were killed as a result of the flash flooding near the Rive…

A trained spotter reported a half of an inch of snow accumulation near Hiawassee.

Between 6 and 12 inches of snow were estimated across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 11 inches near Hiawassee.

The local media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Several major roadways were temporarily impassable due to fallen trees. Thousands of customers were without power for varying periods of time. The Brasstown RAWS measured a wind gust of 55 MPH. …

Reports from a CoCoRaHS observer and an amateur radio operator showed 2 inches of snow near Hiawassee and 1 inch near Titus. This was on grassy and elevated surfaces and roads were reported to be clear in these areas.

Several reports of 4 to 6.5 inches of snow were received from CoCoRaHS observers and the public in the Hiawassee, Friendship and Young Harris areas.

On November 11th a human caused wildfire erupted along the border between Towns and Rabun Counties. Before the Rocky Mountain wildfire was declared contained on December 15th it had consumed 1,851 acres in the eastern portion of Towns County. In total, this wildfire burned nearly…

On November 11th a human caused wildfire erupted along the border between Towns and Rabun Counties. Before the Rocky Mountain wildfire was declared contained on December 15th it had consumed 1,851 acres in the eastern portion of Towns County. In total, this wildfire burned nearly…

The Towns County Sheriff's Department reported 4 to 6 inches of snow across eastern portions of the county.

The Towns County Emergency Manager reported a half of an inch to one inch of snow in the Hiawassee area.

The Towns County 911 Center reported a few trees down across the county.

A trained storm spotter reported multiple trees down near Tate City.

An amateur radio operator reported quarter sized hail on Mauldin Circle.

The public reported that penny sized hail accumulated at least one inch deep around Owl Creek Road and Highway 75.

Employees at the Long Ridge Camp Ground reported quarter sized hail.

The Towns County 911 Center reported 5.5 inches of snow at the EOC in Hiawassee, but up to 8.0 inches in the higher elevations of the county.

The public reported 3.5 inches of snow.

CoCoRaHS observer reported 3.2 inches of snow.

The Towns County Emergency Manager reported around a half of an inch of snow accumulation across the county.

The Brasstown RAWS site reported wind chill values below zero from around 6 PM EST on the evening of January 7th until around 8 AM EST on the morning of January 8th. The wind chill values remained below -10 degrees from around 9 PM EST on the 7th until after 7 AM EST on the 8th, …

The Towns County 911 Center reported 1/2 inch of snow in the Hiawassee area.