Union storm history

Tree down blocking part of the road way at the intersection of Whistle Pig Ter and St Hwy 325.

Tree downed and blocking Moccasin Road near the intersection at Wilmar Circle.

Tree down near the intersection of Town Creek School Road and Misty Mountain Lane.

A tree was downed on Roberts Road at Christo Court.

Em reports A tree was downed across Eagle Bend Road.

Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree down on Hwy 60 at the intersection with Woody Lane.

A tree was downed on Lake Cove Lodge Rd at Dixie Dr.

A power pole was snapped on Jonica Gap Rd at Loving Rd.

A tree was downed on Rich Gap Rd between Owl Creek Rd and Lower Owltown Rd.

A tree fell and partially blocked Gainesville Hwy at Cindy Cove Rd.

A tree was downed on Ivylog Drive near Hideaway Hills Road.

Public reports multiple trees down on Black Oak Spur.

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

According to the Drought Monitor, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present in Union 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 Union county on October 31, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present beginning November 7. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improve…

The Emergency Manager reported significant flooding near Meeks Parks from high water on Butternut Creek where the creek flows into Nottely River. Floodwaters caused several sinkholes and washed out culverts. Radar estimates indicate that between 5 and 6 inches of rain occurred ov…

Emergency manager reported a tree down blocking one side of the road on Russell Scenic Hwy near Farm Rd.

Measured 2.8 inches of snow at Vogel State Park.

Measured 2.5 inches of snow at Track Rock.

The Union County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down from around the intersection of Owltown Road and Bowers Road to Little Ed Road.

The Emergency Manager reported Litton Lane near Morris Ford Road was inundated with water from the Nottely River. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall in the area ranged between 5 to 8 inches, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water covering Byers Road from Youngcane Creek. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall in the area ranged between 5 to 8 inches, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported high water conditions on Butternut Creek near Union County Farmers Market, inundating Old Smokey Road and Weaver Road. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall in the area ranged between 5 to 8 inches, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water over Oak Tree Village Park. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall in the area ranged between 5 to 8 inches, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding at the intersection of Pleasant Grove Road and Blue Ridge Highway. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall in the area ranged between 5 to 8 inches, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Burnette Road flooded from Youngcane Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 8 inches of rainfall occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported One Tree Hill is flooded from Cunningham Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 8 inches of rainfall occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding of Old Gumlog Spur from Reese Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 8 inches of rainfall occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Union County Emergency Manager reported 3 inches of snow fell in Suches during the afternoon and evening of Christmas Eve.

Pappy's Trading Post published photos to their social media site of their property and nearby areas inundated by the Nottely River. The USGS river gage downstream reported the Nottely River rose to Minor Flood Stage, cresting at 14.68 feet. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 in…

Winds gusted between 35 and 50 mph for several hours. A gust to 48 mph was recorded at the Blairsville AWOS (KDZJ) at 6:35 AM EST and a gust to 42 mph was recorded at the Toccoa RAWS at 7:05 AM EST. The Union County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the c…

The public reported hail the size of half dollars.

The public reported 1.5 inch hail along Sullivan Trail Road.

The public reported hail the size of quarters along Allison Circle. The hail damaged the air conditioner on a camper.

The public reported hail the size of golf balls at Lake Trahlyta.

Several reports of hail the size of quarters to half dollars were received from the public.

The public reported a tree blown down along Crestwood View.

The Union County 911 center reported e few trees blown down along Wilson Mount Road.

The Union County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down along Highway 60 northwest of Suches.

The Emergency Manager reported a pond overflowed at the intersection of Blue Ridge Highway and Crawford Road, flooding the roadway. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred in the area, causing the flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a partial lane washout and debris blockage due to high water on Watts Creek. Damage occurred to Timber Blossom Drive and Dillard Road, between Timber Ridge road and Emerine Road.

The Emergency Manager reported a culvert washed out on Hayfield Road due to high flow through a Kiutuestia Creek tributary. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain fell over the area, causing the flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that high flow through Youngcane Creek flooded yards and at least one basement on Wildwater Lane. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a culvert washed out on Byers Road due to high flow through Youngcane Creek. Radar estimates indicate 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Ivy Log Gap Road at Henderson Road and Sugar Branch Lane were impassable due to high water through Rogers Branch and Ivy Log Creek, respectively. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, causing the flooding.

Large tree down near the intersection of Kiutuestua Creek Road and Lows Mills Road.

Report of multiple trees and powerlines down near the intersection of Helton Creek Road and Holly Lane.

Multiple reports of trees and powerlines down around the Gaddistown area.

Report of several trees down near Nottely Dam.