White storm history
Storm events recorded in White, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
433
Total events
9
Tornadoes
62
Hail
50
Floods
6
Deaths
$28.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Report of numerous trees down on top of Mt Yonah.
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency, along with local newspapers, reported extensive and widespread flooding across White county. A six-year old girl, was swept away in flood waters, while outside in the front yard of her mobile home. The mobile home park was flooded by the w…
The White County Emergency Manager reported at least 10 trees down across the county due to high winds.
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in cooperation with the White County Emergency Management Director and the White County Sheriff concluded that an F2 tornado had carved a five mile long path of destruction, roughly parallel to Georgia Highway 75, causing …
Straightline thunderstorm winds moderately damage 20 to 25 homes and downed several trees and power lines from Cloudland to Menlo along Georgia Highway 48. Several vehicles were damaged from wind downed tree limbs in Menlo. Up to 500 residents and businesses were without electric…
A tornado touched down near the east shore of Lake Lanier and damaged eight to ten docks at Aqualand and Sunrise Marinas and at least 600 boats. One 800 foot long dock at the Aqualand Marina was twisted like a pretzel. The tornado skipped east and downed several trees along U.S. …
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Tree down and blocking the roadway at Westmoreland Rd near Smith Rd.
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Tree down across 115 E in Cleveland GA near 255.
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Trees down at the end of Tolhurst rd along Joes Branch Creek.
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Tree down on a home near the intersection of Testatee Gap Valley RD and Bell Shadows Dr.
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Tree down across road near intersection of Hamilton Drive and Old Highway 75S.
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Tree down on a house near Garden Lane and Pink Mountain Boulevard.
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A tree and power lines were downed at Westmoreland Rd and Samson Way.
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Tree downed at Duncan Bridge Rd near Webster Lake Rd.
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Em reports seven trees down in area of helen hwy and duncan bridge rd. Powerlines also taken down by trees.
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EM reported several trees down and homes with roof damage along the 4000 block of hwy 115 e. One home with partial roof missing, one with shingles removed, and an auto shop with metal roof peeled off.
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Over 100 trees down across an acre of land off of hwy 129 between Robert Jarrard Rd and Antioch Cemetery Road.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present in White county at the beginning of December. Late, above-normal December rainfall rapidly improved conditions to D1 Moderate Drought on December 26, ending the short-term drought over White county. In t…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over White county on October 31, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from November 14 through the end of the month. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November …
Drought Drought
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Emergency manager reported a tree down across the road on Ber Weg near S Main St.
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Emergency Manager reported a tree down near Taylor Rd and Unicoi Turnpike.
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Emergency Manager reported near Hwy 384 and Hwy 255.
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A tree was downed on Hood Acres Rd .
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A tree was downed at highway 129 and Appalachian Pkwy.
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A tree was downed at Duncan Bridge Rd at Primrose Dr.
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A tree fell onto power lines on Myra Branch Rd at Mcconnell Rd and caught fire.
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A tree fell into the roadway on Duncan Bridge Rd near Mt. Yonah Elementary School.
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Tree down on 115 E in White County near Gerrells Rd.
Hail Hail
Report of 1 inch hail on Airport Rd near Runway Cir.
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Multiple trees reported down at Post Rd and Stover Rd.
Hail Hail
Report of 1 hail at Beacon Hill Dr and Duncan Bridge Rd.
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Public report of numerous trees down along Hwy 115 in the area of Town Creek Rd.
Hail Hail
One inch hail reported near the intersection of Hinterstraten Weg and Rosen Strasse.
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Tree down along Asbestos Rd near Helen Hwy.
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Tree down along Panorama Dr South of Marci Lane.
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Report of 4 to 5 trees down along Lynch Mountain Road between Highway 255 N and Hub Tatum Road.
Hail Hail
Estimated 1 inch hail reported around Cleveland.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Measured 3.2 inches of snow 4 miles south of Camp Coleman Lake.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Estimated 3 inches of snow 2 miles north-northeast of Cleveland.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Estimated 4 inches of snow about 1 miles southeast of the town of Leaf.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Numerous trees down across the county due to strong post-frontal winds and saturated soils from recent rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager and several media outlets reported flash flooding in the Cleveland area, including but not limited to Campbell Street, Thomas Road at Georgia 115 West, South Main Street, Quillian Street, Cooley Woods at Mountain Meadows, and Ricky West at Mossy Acres. Radar…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager and several Media relayed reports of flash flooding in the city of Helen. Widespread flooding of Edelweiss Strasse and Bruken Strasse occurred due to high water on the Chattahoochee River. Water inundated the patio of a restaurant and caused damage to a brid…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager and several media outlets reported flash flooding over several roads in Sautee Nacoochee, including, but not limited to, Mauldin Road at Asbestos Road, Bean Creek at Gold Valley Road, Asbestos Road and Chastain Road. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inch…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The White County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down near the intersection of Tesnatee Gap Valley Road and Virgil Hunt Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding near the intersection of Lynch Mountain Road and Highway 255. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 8 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding near the intersection of Frank Black Road and Night Hawk Drive due to high water from Freeman Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 27 | 3 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |