Wilkes storm history
Storm events recorded in Wilkes, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
223
Total events
5
Tornadoes
28
Hail
10
Floods
0
Deaths
$5.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast office in Columbia, South Carolina, confirmed that an EF3 tornado had tracked across far southern Wilkes county causing considerable damage along its path. The tornado continued its east-southeastward track into e…
A damage assessment conducted by the Wilkes County Emergency Management Director indicated that an F1 tornado, briefly at the high end of the F1 scale, touched down just south of Tignall near Georgia Highway 17 and continued north from six to seven miles along or just west of Geo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree down near the intersection of branham road and industrial park road.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
As of an NWS Damage Survey on October 3, 2024, some were still without power. County-wide damage due to trees down. Sporadic damage to roofs, walls, and balconies of buildings in downtown Washington. The full assessment of Wilkes County will take time, as the county has about 250…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station wsng1 Washington .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A portion of the gas station overhang in the 800 block of ga-10 was removed by the wind.
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were present in Wilkes 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 Wilkes county. In total,…
Drought Drought
According to the Drought Monitor, short-term D2 Severe Drought conditions began over Wilkes county on November 14, 2023 and continued through the end of the month.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail cracked windshield on Hwy 47 near Hwy 195.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Automated weather station in Washington in Wilkes County (KIIY) measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Winds gusted between 35 and 45 mph for several hours. A gust of 35 mph was recorded at the Washington AWOS (KIIY) at 5:35 AM EST.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the eastern portion of the county in a swath around 8 miles wide from the north side of Washington to near the Fishing Creek WMA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported 3 trees blown down along Blackmon Farm Road near Pecan Grove Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported several large tree limbs blown down along Elizabeth Drive.
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The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported a small shed and a trampoline anchored with concrete footings damaged by winds north of Rayle.
Media reported that Rocker Road near Greensboro Highway was washed out by flash flooding. A driver was injured and had to be rescued when her car drove into the floodwaters. Additionally, several other roads were closed in the area due to water over the road or touching the bridg…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Media reported Vinson Road was closed due to water over the roadway. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area in a short period of time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down on Lovelace Way in Washington.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least two areas where multiple trees were blown down on either side of the town of Tignall. Specifica locations include, near the intersection of Newton road and Jane Hill Road southwest of Tignall, and around Flatrock Road and Annie Blackmon Road.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter to golf ball sized hail in Washington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported several trees down near intersection of Braxton and Lundberg Road.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
A National Weather Service survey consisting of an analysis of measured wind data, along with reports from Emergency Managers and various other local, state and federal officials, found that tropical storm conditions occurred in the county. There were numerous reports of trees an…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Wilkes County Emergency Management reported areas along Flat Rock Road, near Newford Creek, had at least 6 inches of water running over the roadway. Radar estimates indicate 6 to 8 inches of rain occurred in the northeast portion of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees and power lines blown down along Lundburg Road and Branham Road south of Washington. One tree fell onto and destroyed a well house at a home on Branham Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down at the intersection of Mallorysville Road and Newton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees blown down north of Rayle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported several trees and power lines blown down across the county from the Rayle and Tignall areas across Washington to near Aonia.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A COOP observer measured just under a half of an inch of snow accumulation near Washington.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. A local newspaper reported that at one time during the storm, for several hours, every electric utility customer in the county was without power. Some homes and vehicles were damaged by falling…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County 911 center reported trees blown down from Bartram Trace Road near Highway 44 to Sharon Road south of Washington and Hill Street in Washington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report was received on social media of a tree blown down on Danburg Road near the intersection with Bradford Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County 911 center reported trees blown down at Alexander Street and Baltimore Road and along Baker Street in Washington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down from south of Tignall to Washington. A tree fell on a car on Tignall Road striking a car, no injuries were reported. In Washington trees were blown down on Pope Street, Orchard Street, Alexander Avenue and Barnett Stre…
Hail Hail
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail in Tignall.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported by a CoCoRaHS observer near Rayle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported around a dozen trees blown down at a residence on Rocker Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down across the county from near Rayle to Holiday Park.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A COOP observer near Washington reported a dusting, around a quarter on an inch, of snow.
Drought Drought
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wilkes County 911 center reported numerous trees blown down in the Washington area. Location include Highway 44, Highway 47 and Oka Street. A tree fell on a house on Lincolnton Road causing significant damage to the home, but no injuries to the occupants.
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Winter Weather Winter Weather
A COOP observer southeast of Washington reported a tenth of an inch of snow.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |