Georgia, 2025

Tornadoes and Hail in Georgia, February 16, 2025

February 16, 2025 · NWS FFC · 145 events in 33 counties and zones

A strong cold front moved across the region during the early morning hours of Sunday the 16th. Modest instability and strong shear meant the main hazards were damaging winds and tornadoes.

Where it happened

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  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
  • Marine and coastal
  • Other

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The toll

Deaths
1
Injuries
0
Property damage
$415,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
145

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS FFC wrote it up.

A strong cold front moved across the region during the early morning hours of Sunday the 16th. Modest instability and strong shear meant the main hazards were damaging winds and tornadoes. Several brief spin-up tornadoes were produced on the south side of the Atlanta metro, however the most widespread damage was along the I20 corridor where there were straight line winds near 70 mph. Sadly there was one fatality from a tree on a home in Fulton County.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Atlanta, GA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 16, 12:54 AM EST, 2 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 16, 12:54 AM EST, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1254 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...New 06Z Aviation Discussion...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Sunday night)
Issued at 249 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

Key Messages:

 - A warm front will lift N across the area overnight, which is
   expected to obliterate the CAD wedge.

 - A strong cold front will bring heavy rain and thunderstorms
   tonight into Sunday morning, which could produce additional
   localized flooding and a conditional threat for isolated severe
   weather.

A strong CAD wedge over N and N Central GA is producing widespread
low clouds, fog, and drizzle. A warm front will lift N tonight and
Sat as a storm system develops over the Central Plains and moves E. A
lingering CAD wedge over N and N Central GA will eventually be
eroded by the warmer air and increasing southerly flow.

A potent cold front will be sweeping across the area late tonight
into Sun morning. Increasing wind flow near and above the surface
will bring increasing low-level shear. As a result, a squall line
is expected to develop upstream of the area. The forecast
challenge is what happens to this line of thunderstorms as it
approaches an area that has less and less instability available
due to the existing or recently departed wedge and no available
diurnal heating due to the time of day. The best instability is
forecast to exist over the extreme W portion of the state. This
instability may be surface-based toward the Columbus area, while
locations to the NE will have an increased likelihood of elevated
instability. As a result, we're expecting to N portion of the
squall line to weaken as it spreads into the area late tonight,
while isolated severe storms remain possible farther to the S. The
main threat of these thunderstorms will be damaging winds, but
there will be the threat of an isolated tornado, particularly in
locations with surface-based instability. This threat may be most
pronounced near the warm front/S wedge boundary.

Rainfall rates associated with the cold front will be quite high.
However, the front will be moving at a good clip across the area,
which should keep storm totals in check. In fact, QPF amounts have
continued to slowly trend downward. Still, antecedent conditions
are quite wet due to the recent rains and ongoing river flooding.
In addition, some heavy showers and thunderstorms may train as
they move NE along the line's orientation. So, although widespread
areal flooding is not anticipated, more localized, shorter
duration flooding is certainly possible. Additionally, this will
at least delay the recession of river flood waters. Storm total
amounts are forecast to range from around 1.25" in the NE
mountains to around 2/3" in the Atlanta metro area to about 1/2"
in SE zones. Again, locally higher amounts are very possible.

Low temperatures tonight will range from the lower 40s in the N
to the upper 50s in the extreme SE. The lowest temperatures in
most locations will occur early in the night, with temperatures
rising through the night. Daytime highs on Sun will range from the
upper 50s well behind the surface front to the lower 70s in the
extreme SE. Much colder air will filter in behind the cold front
for Sun night, with lows ranging from near 20 in the NE mountains
to the mid 30s in the extreme SE. /SEC

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday morning through next Friday)
Issued at 249 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

Key Messages:

- The small probability of impactful winter weather on Wednesday in
the north Georgia mountains continues to decrease.

- Significant cold air likely Thursday and Friday, with lows in the
low 20s to mid teens.

Monday and Tuesday:

No precipitation expected through late Tuesday night. Highs climbing
from the 40s on Monday to the 50s and 60s on Tuesday. Overall dry
and clear conditions.

Tuesday night through Friday Morning:

Models have begun to converge on an out of phase solution between
the incoming shortwave and the larger scale wave break feature to
the north. What this means for us is less amplitude to the incoming
wave and warmer conditions for precipitation. The small probability
of impactful winter weather on Wednesday in north Georgia has
continued to decrease, probs of >0.5" in 24 hrs <25%. Current likely
outcome is a brief wintry mix across far north Georgia and
widespread rain from the Atlanta Metro south. A few rumbles of
thunder south of I20 cannot be ruled out at this time. Temperatures
cool off wednesday night with the cold front passage. Lows on
Thursday will be in the 20s and 30s. Dry, post frontal air, moves in
on Friday with a whopping 1040 high over Missouri. Lows on Friday
morning could reach the teens and low 20s, though things should warm
up back to around 40 with clear conditions.

No further systems anticipated through the end of the long term
outlook at this time.

SM

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1246 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

The primary aviation concerns through 14Z Sunday will be fog and
thunderstorms. A line of storms will race through north and
central Georgia between 08Z and 14Z today. Wind gusts between 35
and 55 kt, and hazardous wind shear may accompany this line of
storms. Impacts are expected for all the TAF sites. Fog will
continue to affect portions of north Georgia until the line of
storms passes. Southerly wind gusts between 20 and 30 kt are
possible before the thunderstorms, then westerly gusts in the same
range are anticipated through 00Z Monday.

//ATL Confidence...06Z Update...
High confidence in the timing and occurrence of thunderstorms
High confidence in gusty winds through 00Z Monday.
Moderate confidence in the continuation of fog through 08Z.

Albright

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          28  53  29  58 /   0   0   0   0
Atlanta         28  50  31  57 /   0   0   0   0
Blairsville     20  47  25  54 /   0   0   0   0
Cartersville    26  47  26  57 /   0   0   0   0
Columbus        31  55  32  60 /   0   0   0   0
Gainesville     28  52  31  56 /   0   0   0   0
Macon           30  55  31  60 /   0   0   0   0
Rome            26  47  27  56 /   0   0   0   0
Peachtree City  27  50  28  57 /   0   0   0   0
Vidalia         34  56  35  64 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until noon EST today for GAZ001>009-011>016-
019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-089>098-102>113.

Dense Fog Advisory until 5 AM EST early this morning for
GAZ013>016-020>025-027-031>039-043>051-055-057-062.

&&

SHORT TERM...SEC
LONG TERM....SM
AVIATION...Albright
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 15, 7:58 PM EST, 7 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
758 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-170100-
Baldwin-Banks-Barrow-Bartow-Bibb-Bleckley-Butts-Carroll-Catoosa-
Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel-
Fannin-Fayette-Floyd-Forsyth-Gilmer-Glascock-Gordon-Greene-
Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson-
Jasper-Jefferson-Johnson-Jones-Lamar-Laurens-Lumpkin-Macon-
Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach-
Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton-
Spalding-Stewart-Sumter-Talbot-Taliaferro-Taylor-Telfair-Toombs-
Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren-
Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
758 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight...

Another storm system will bring a line of thunderstorms and
additional heavy rainfall to the area late tonight into Sunday. There
is a chance that a few thunderstorms with this system could become
strong to severe, capable of producing localized damaging wind gusts.
A brief tornado also cannot be ruled out.

Wind gusts over 35 mph are possible across the area late tonight and
Sunday morning. A Wind Advisory is in effect.

River flooding will also linger through the weekend into early next
week in portions of north Georgia

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday...

Scattered thunderstorms will continue to move across central and
east Georgia on Sunday morning. Isolated strong to severe storms
could produce localized damaging wind gusts.

There is a chance for light snow across portions of far north
Georgia Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Storm spotters are requested to self-activate tonight and Sunday
morning if warnings are issued.

The radar

The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 82 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 08:00 UTC.

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Event by event

140 thunderstorm wind, 4 tornado, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chattooga

When
February 16, 3:00 AM EST to 3:02 AM EST
Where
Chattooga County, 2.1 mi ENE of Welcome Hill
Measured
39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.586, -85.289

A tree and power lines were downed across the roadway in the 30 block of south airport road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bartow

When
February 16, 3:45 AM EST to 3:47 AM EST
Where
Bartow County, 0.57 mi W of Junta
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.170, -84.830

Em reports tree down on Mission Rd SW near Burnt Hickory Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bartow

When
February 16, 3:45 AM EST to 3:47 AM EST
Where
Bartow County, 3.64 mi NNW of Grassdale
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.320, -84.800

Em reports tree down along Kirk Rd NW and Spring Place Rd NE.

Thunderstorm Wind, Paulding

When
February 16, 3:47 AM EST to 3:49 AM EST
Where
Paulding County, 1.85 mi ESE of Vinson
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.920, -85.020

Several trees down including one on a house and car and several powerlines down just west of yorkville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bartow

When
February 16, 3:50 AM EST to 3:52 AM EST
Where
Bartow County, 1.15 mi S of Mc Callie
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.233, -84.782

Em reports a tree down on powerlines at us411 and Industrial Park Rd in Cartersville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
February 16, 3:50 AM EST to 3:52 AM EST
Where
Carroll County, 1.53 mi ENE of Bowdon Jct
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.679, -85.126

A tree fell onto the roadway in the 1900 block of miller academy rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
February 16, 3:51 AM EST to 3:53 AM EST
Where
Carroll County, 0.35 mi NNW of Bowdon
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.535, -85.252

Several trees and powerlines down in the Bowden area of Carrol County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
February 16, 3:57 AM EST to 3:59 AM EST
Where
Carroll County, 1.34 mi ESE of Temple
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.720, -85.010

Tree and powerline down on southside of Temple near I20 on ramp.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
February 16, 3:59 AM EST to 4:02 AM EST
Where
Carroll County, 0.5 mi SE of Carrollton
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.576, -85.073

Numerous trees and powerlines down across the city of Carrollton. One tree fell on a vehicle on Tus Carrollton Rd and two trees fell on homes near Lake Carroll.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
February 16, 4:00 AM EST to 4:02 AM EST
Where
Carroll County, 2.15 mi NNW of Roopville
Measured
39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.480, -85.140

Power lines were downed on thomas wilson road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Heard

When
February 16, 4:00 AM EST to 4:02 AM EST
Where
Heard County, 1.73 mi W of Roosterville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.400, -85.210

Several trees down along denney creek road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
February 16, 4:02 AM EST to 4:04 AM EST
Where
Carroll County, 1.34 mi ENE of Sand Hill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.640, -84.950

Trees fell on a home and a vehicle in the area near Carrollton Villa Rica Highway and Bankhead Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 4:03 AM EST to 4:04 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 3.12 mi W of Winston
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.736, -84.874

Emergency manager reports tree down on summer breeze dr at shaded oasis ln.

Thunderstorm Wind, Heard

When
February 16, 4:03 AM EST to 4:05 AM EST
Where
Heard County, 0.9 mi SE of Roosterville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.390, -85.170

Tree down at the intersection of roosterville and welcome roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Heard

When
February 16, 4:04 AM EST to 4:06 AM EST
Where
Heard County, 1.26 mi NE of Ridley
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.312, -85.183

One tree down at the intersection of frolona road and davis road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bartow

When
February 16, 4:05 AM EST to 4:07 AM EST
Where
Bartow County, 3.43 mi E of Allatoona
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.100, -84.660

Em reports tree down on Boones Ridge Dr and Jacobs Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 4:05 AM EST to 4:07 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 0.68 mi ESE of Fairplay
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.626, -84.859

Powerline reported down on an patrol vehicle at 6706 post rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Heard

When
February 16, 4:05 AM EST to 4:07 AM EST
Where
Heard County, 1.15 mi W of Rockridge
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.300, -85.150

One tree down at the intersection of frolona and young road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 4:07 AM EST to 4:09 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 1.8 mi SW of Dglasvle Pinewood Ar
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.760, -84.820

Two trees down near cedar mountain rd at brittain rd and neighborhood of oak drive. One tree on home, no injuries but damage to house front porch and a trailer.

Thunderstorm Wind, Paulding

When
February 16, 4:07 AM EST to 4:09 AM EST
Where
Paulding County, 2.21 mi SE of Nebo
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.810, -84.800

Numerous trees down including one on a home in the area encompassed by bakers bridge rd, ridge rd, sweetwater church rd, and hwy 92.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:09 AM EST to 4:11 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 1.16 mi W of Turkey Point
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.070, -85.190

Em reports several trees down northwest of abbottsford between rock mills rd to the east and west point lake to the west.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:10 AM EST to 4:12 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 0.9 mi NW of Buena Vista
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.140, -85.090

Em reports several trees down along mooty bridge rd between riverbend dr and thornton rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:12 AM EST to 4:14 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 1.38 mi S of Huntington
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.000, -85.120

Em reports multiple trees down in the west wyngate area from old west point rd to ga29 to west lake village.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 4:13 AM EST to 4:16 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 1.14 mi WNW of Lithia Spgs
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.787, -84.668

Several trees down in the Lithia Springs area. One tree on home near Heritage Parkway and Charleston Place.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
February 16, 4:14 AM EST to 4:16 AM EST
Where
Carroll County, 0.89 mi NNE of Whitesburg
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.492, -84.916

A tree was downed onto a home in the 200 block of moore street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 4:15 AM EST to 4:17 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 2.14 mi S of Chapel Hill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.650, -84.714

Em reports tree down on chapel hill at duncan memorial hwy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 4:15 AM EST to 4:17 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 2.7 mi NW of Chapel Hill
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.710, -84.750

Numerous trees down in the steward woods area south of douglasville and i20 from bill arp rd to chappel hill rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 4:15 AM EST to 4:17 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 3.43 mi E of Chapel Hill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.683, -84.660

Em reports tree down at hwy92 near Victory Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 4:15 AM EST to 4:17 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 3 mi SSE of Midway
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.711, -84.677

Tree down on house near the intersection of pope rd and autumn woods ct.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 4:18 AM EST to 4:20 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 3.54 mi SE of Lithia Spgs
Measured
1 kt (1 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.750, -84.600

Em reports tree down at douglas hi rd near factory buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:18 AM EST to 4:20 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 2.15 mi NNW of La Grange Callawy Ar
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.030, -85.080

Em reports tree down on a vehicle and home causing significant structural damage near Pegasus Parkway and Roanoke Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:18 AM EST to 4:20 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 1.74 mi E of Stallings
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.100, -85.000

Em reports 2 trees down northeast of lagrange along hammer rd and young mills rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:19 AM EST to 4:21 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 1.38 mi N of La Grange Callawy Ar
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.020, -85.070

Emergency manager reports trees and powerlines down at gordon commercial drive in lagrange just northeast of lukken industrial dr w.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:19 AM EST to 4:21 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 0.3 mi ENE of Trimble
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.202, -84.895

Survey found several trees down on roads near hwy 29 and trimble station rd from non tornadic winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:20 AM EST to 4:22 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 0.69 mi N of La Grange
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.040, -85.030

Em reports 20 or more trees down across the city of lagrange.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:23 AM EST to 4:25 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 1.15 mi S of Hilyer
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.964, -84.982

Em reports numerous trees down along hamilton rd south of lagrange near hunt rd and robertson rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:23 AM EST to 4:24 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 0.69 mi S of Bass Crossroads
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.120, -84.900

Em reports numerous trees down along i85 between lagrange and hogansville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:23 AM EST to 4:25 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 0.66 mi W of Hilyer
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.979, -84.991

Em reports tree on car along martha berry highway where it turns into hamilton rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:24 AM EST to 4:26 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 0.9 mi NW of Big Spg
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.010, -84.910

Em reports multiple trees down in the thrash rd and knott rd area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coweta

When
February 16, 4:25 AM EST to 4:27 AM EST
Where
Coweta County, 1.16 mi E of Grantville
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$6,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
33.230, -84.810

Tree damage on either side of 1-85 just east of Grantville.

Tornado, Troup

When
February 16, 4:25 AM EST to 4:27 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 1.5 mi NNE of Trimble to 2.69 mi ENE of Trimble
Rating
EF0
Path length
1.48 mi
Path width
75 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.220, -84.890

An EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph touched down in northeastern Troup County February 15, 2025 at 4:25AM EST. The tornado spun up within a strong line of storms moving rapidly eastward through Alabama and into Western Georgia in the early in the morning hours Sunday Feb 15. The tornado first touched down on private property in the 9000 block of Hogansville Road or Hwy 29. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted on the property approximately 1/3 of a mile north of Hwy 29. Additionally, a weak Tornado Debris Signature (TDS) briefly appeared on KFFC in this location around 4:26 AM further confirming the presence of a weak tornado. The tornado continued east through mainly a heavily wooded area north of Hwy 29 and crossing Hwy 29 near the intersection of Buck Smith Road where mostly minor tree damage occurred. The tornado did impact 1 structure however, a Barndominium, just west of Minnie Sewell Road where much of the metal roof was torn off and tossed into nearby trees. The tornado lifted as it approached Minnie Sewell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:26 AM EST to 4:28 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 2.92 mi SW of Big Spg
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.966, -84.930

Em reports tree down at cash dr and diana ct.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:27 AM EST to 4:29 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 2.12 mi S of Big Spg
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.970, -84.906

Em reports tree down on stovall rd between briley rd and lower big springs rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton

When
February 16, 4:28 AM EST to 4:30 AM EST
Where
Fulton County, 2.07 mi N of Ben Hill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.710, -84.520

Several trees down near Cascade Rd at Kimberly Rd SW and Fairburn Rd SW.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton

When
February 16, 4:28 AM EST to 4:33 AM EST
Where
Fulton County, 2.45 mi NE of Adamsville to 2.27 mi ESE of Atlanta
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.779, -84.475

Numerous trees down across the city of Atlanta stretching from the Bankhead area over to the Old Fourth Ward. One tree fell on a parked vehicle along Ted Turner Dr NW and Simpson St NW. Reports from both EM and public.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton

When
February 16, 4:28 AM EST to 4:30 AM EST
Where
Fulton County, 2.99 mi SSW of Sandy Spgs
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.880, -84.400

A tree was downed onto power lines and across the 4400 block of powers ferry road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton

When
February 16, 4:29 AM EST to 4:31 AM EST
Where
Fulton County, 4.87 mi SE of Roswell
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.970, -84.310

A tree fell across ball mill road ne at dunwoody club drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When
February 16, 4:31 AM EST to 4:35 AM EST
Where
De Kalb County, 0.85 mi SW of Vista Grove to 0.71 mi E of Oak Grove
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.770, -84.359

Several trees down in a line from Druid Hills to Scottdale. One tree fell on an old historic home at West Trinity place and another on Wylie St SE.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton

When
February 16, 4:31 AM EST to 4:33 AM EST
Where
Fulton County, 2.4 mi WNW of Atlanta
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Deaths
1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.780, -84.440

Em reports a tree down on home on matilda pl nw near hortense pl nw. One fatality reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coweta

When
February 16, 4:33 AM EST to 4:35 AM EST
Where
Coweta County, 1.94 mi E of Thomas Xrds
Measured
1 kt (1 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.400, -84.646

Public called in about tree down on harvest trace.

Thunderstorm Wind, Troup

When
February 16, 4:33 AM EST to 4:35 AM EST
Where
Troup County, 4.22 mi E of Smiths Mill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.901, -84.877

Em reports two trees down near s gate rd and old chipley rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton

When
February 16, 4:39 AM EST to 4:41 AM EST
Where
Fulton County, (Fty)fulton Co Arpt
Measured
58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
33.780, -84.520

Asos station kfty fulton county airport-brown field.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muscogee

When
February 16, 4:40 AM EST to 4:42 AM EST
Where
Muscogee County, 1.88 mi WSW of Double Churches
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.540, -85.000

Em reports tree down at green island dr near The Preserve.

Hail, Fayette

When
February 16, 4:41 AM EST to 4:42 AM EST
Where
Fayette County, 1.23 mi S of Lees Mill
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.482, -84.532

Ham radio operator reports call of quarter size hail at hillside dr and valley green dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When
February 16, 4:41 AM EST to 4:43 AM EST
Where
Fayette County, 1.22 mi S of Lees Mill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.483, -84.532

Ham radio operator reports tree down on roof with damage to structure at valley green dr and sandy creek rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muscogee

When
February 16, 4:42 AM EST to 4:44 AM EST
Where
Muscogee County, Double Churches
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.550, -84.970

EM reports two trees down along whitesville rd between JR Allen Freeway and Williams Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muscogee

When
February 16, 4:45 AM EST to 4:47 AM EST
Where
Muscogee County, 0.88 mi SSE of (Csg)columbus Metro
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.508, -84.927

Large tree across roadway on the 4500 block of gladys drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 4:45 AM EST to 4:47 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 1.34 mi NNW of Hollonville
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.187, -84.482

A tree was downed across the 1700 block of kings bridge road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 4:47 AM EST to 4:49 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 1.8 mi NE of Neal
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.070, -84.460

A tree was downed on fossett rd at hwy 18 .

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 4:48 AM EST to 4:50 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 2.83 mi SE of Neal
Measured
1 kt (1 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.021, -84.446

A tree was downed across the 600 block of union school road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 4:48 AM EST to 4:50 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.9 mi NW of Williamson
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.190, -84.380

A tree was downed onto the 1400 block of jonathans roost rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 4:50 AM EST to 4:52 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 1.8 mi NW of Jolly
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.140, -84.420

Em reports a tree down along zebulon hollonville rd near beaks rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 4:50 AM EST to 4:52 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.35 mi ESE of Hilltop
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.098, -84.424

Multiple trees were downed along oxford circle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 4:50 AM EST to 4:52 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.9 mi SE of Hilltop
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.090, -84.420

A tree was downed along the 1300 block of green street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When
February 16, 4:51 AM EST to 4:53 AM EST
Where
Henry County, 2.14 mi WNW of Scarboroughs Xrds
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.637, -84.256

Em reports tree down on home at orchard hill view and orchard hill dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clayton

When
February 16, 4:52 AM EST to 4:53 AM EST
Where
Clayton County, 1.8 mi SW of Atlanta Hartsfield I
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
33.630, -84.450

Asos station katl atlanta measured winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 4:52 AM EST to 4:54 AM EST
Where
Pike County, Reidsboro
Measured
1 kt (1 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.130, -84.380

A tree was downed across reidsboro rd at drew allen rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clayton

When
February 16, 4:53 AM EST to 4:55 AM EST
Where
Clayton County, 0.63 mi SE of Rex
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
33.573, -84.264

Broadcast social media post showing a downed tree at macon hwy and sunset hills blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When
February 16, 4:53 AM EST to 4:55 AM EST
Where
Henry County, 2.31 mi W of Flippen
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.480, -84.220

Em reports several trees down along i75 from flippen rd to mt caramel rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When
February 16, 4:53 AM EST to 4:55 AM EST
Where
Henry County, 0.51 mi NE of Scarboroughs Xrds
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.635, -84.214

Em reports multiple trees down along panola rd from near strawberry ln to ga155.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When
February 16, 4:53 AM EST to 4:55 AM EST
Where
Henry County, 0.58 mi W of Stockbridge
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.550, -84.240

Em reports numerous trees down in stockbridge area from i75 to ga23.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When
February 16, 4:53 AM EST to 4:55 AM EST
Where
Henry County, 1.27 mi NNW of Mahers Quarry
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.585, -84.212

Em reports tree on house at honeysuckle ln and springwood dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When
February 16, 4:54 AM EST to 4:56 AM EST
Where
Spalding County, 1.8 mi SW of Birdie
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.300, -84.370

Numerous trees down northwest of griffin from w mcintosh rd to minter rd and along hwy 92.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 4:55 AM EST to 4:57 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 1.43 mi NW of Weaver
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.115, -84.317

A tree was downed on brazier rd at new hope rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 4:55 AM EST to 4:57 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 2.97 mi ESE of Williamson
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.170, -84.320

Multiple trees were downed in the area of chapel hill rd at patton rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When
February 16, 4:55 AM EST to 4:57 AM EST
Where
Spalding County, 1.73 mi E of Rover
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.200, -84.300

Em reports numerous trees down on the southwest side of griffin between williamson rd and sr41 to around moreland rd powerlines also involved.

Thunderstorm Wind, Talbot

When
February 16, 4:56 AM EST to 4:58 AM EST
Where
Talbot County, 0.58 mi E of Tax
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.820, -84.670

Em report tree down on old shiloh rd southwest of manchester.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When
February 16, 4:57 AM EST to 4:59 AM EST
Where
Spalding County, 0.98 mi NNW of Highland Mills
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.293, -84.286

Em reports tree down along sunset dr near n expy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When
February 16, 4:58 AM EST to 5:00 AM EST
Where
Henry County, 2.76 mi S of Kelleytown
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.490, -84.080

Em reports several trees down near and along conyers rd, harper rd and airline rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When
February 16, 4:58 AM EST to 5:00 AM EST
Where
Spalding County, 1.73 mi E of Caruso
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.330, -84.250

Several trees down along jordan hill rd from around baptist camp rd to boynton rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When
February 16, 4:58 AM EST to 5:00 AM EST
Where
Spalding County, 0.58 mi E of Experiment
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.270, -84.270

Em reports tree down along northside dr near hill st.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When
February 16, 4:58 AM EST to 5:00 AM EST
Where
Spalding County, 0.69 mi S of East Griffin
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.240, -84.250

Em reports tree down along hamilton blvd and arthur k bolton pkwy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Talbot

When
February 16, 4:59 AM EST to 5:01 AM EST
Where
Talbot County, 2.07 mi N of Baughville
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.680, -84.670

Emergency manager reports tree down at county rd 71 and tuck persons hwy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 5:00 AM EST to 5:02 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.58 mi E of Zebulon
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.100, -84.340

Multiple trees reported down along hwy 19 and hwy 18 out of zebulon.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When
February 16, 5:00 AM EST to 5:02 AM EST
Where
Pike County, 0.58 mi W of Zebulon Arpt
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.080, -84.360

A tree was downed onto the 500 block of old zebulon road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When
February 16, 5:00 AM EST to 5:01 AM EST
Where
Spalding County, 2.07 mi S of Griffin Spalding Arpt
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.190, -84.270

Em reports large tree down across county line rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Talbot

When
February 16, 5:02 AM EST to 5:04 AM EST
Where
Talbot County, 3.12 mi SW of Talbotton
Measured
39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.650, -84.570

Em reports a tree down on dennis creek rd between teal rd and mitchell rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:03 AM EST to 5:05 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 1.41 mi WNW of Walnut Grove
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.734, -83.874

Em reports two trees down near old hwy 138 and kathleen ln.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
February 16, 5:04 AM EST to 5:06 AM EST
Where
Jackson County, 2.76 mi N of Sells
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.110, -83.700

Em reports tree down at hwy 124 and hwy 332 .

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When
February 16, 5:04 AM EST to 5:06 AM EST
Where
Spalding County, 0.69 mi N of Orchard Hill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.190, -84.220

Em reports two trees down on the northwest side of orchard hill along county line rd and holly grove rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:04 AM EST to 5:06 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 1.34 mi WSW of Between
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.810, -83.820

Em reports two trees down along new hope church rd at ho hum hollow rd and hwy 78.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:04 AM EST to 5:06 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 2.82 mi E of Youth
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.776, -83.821

Em reports tree down at steward lake rd and stewart rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
February 16, 5:05 AM EST to 5:07 AM EST
Where
Jackson County, 2 mi SE of Pendergrass
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.153, -83.651

Em reports tree down blocking sr11 at concord rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When
February 16, 5:05 AM EST to 5:07 AM EST
Where
Spalding County, 5.36 mi SSE of Walker Mill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.200, -84.130

Em reports three trees down along buck creek rd between rehoboth church rd and chappell mill rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:06 AM EST to 5:12 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 2.21 mi SW of Nicholasville to 0.01 mi NNE of Campton
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.850, -83.780

Em reports several trees down from double springs rd and new hope church rd to Campton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When
February 16, 5:07 AM EST to 5:09 AM EST
Where
Henry County, 5.76 mi ENE of Ola
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.452, -83.954

Em reports tree down at jackson lake rd and live oak dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:07 AM EST to 5:09 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 1.85 mi SSW of Walker Park
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.807, -83.746

Em reports tree down at cedar ridge rd near hemingway dr at pet center.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 5:08 AM EST to 5:10 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 1.28 mi SW of Winston
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.716, -84.835

Em reports tree down at post rd and mason creek rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When
February 16, 5:08 AM EST to 5:10 AM EST
Where
Douglas County, 2.21 mi NW of Bill Arp
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.690, -84.830

Em reports two trees down at johnston rd at pool rd and e union hill rd at daniel mill rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When
February 16, 5:08 AM EST to 5:10 AM EST
Where
Spalding County, 2.15 mi SSE of Walker Mill
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.240, -84.160

Em reports tree down on mangham rd between high falls rd and buck creek cir.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:08 AM EST to 5:10 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 0.23 mi NE of Campton
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.873, -83.718

Em reports tree down at shoal creek rd near john stowe rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Upson

When
February 16, 5:10 AM EST to 5:12 AM EST
Where
Upson County, 0.23 mi WNW of Paynes Mill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.881, -84.334

Ham radio operator reports multiple trees down in the area of kingston rd and south green street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:10 AM EST to 5:12 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 1.34 mi ESE of Jersey
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.710, -83.780

Em reports tree down near jersey social circle rd and dally rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:10 AM EST to 5:12 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 0.9 mi NW of Monroe Muni Arpt
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.790, -83.710

Em reports numerous trees down in the city of monroe.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:10 AM EST to 5:12 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 1.53 mi NNE of Monroe
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.801, -83.712

Em reports tree on home causing roof damage along n midland ave near e marable st.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:13 AM EST to 5:15 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 0.44 mi SSW of Mt Vernon
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.824, -83.651

Em reports tree down at bethany church rd and harry arnold rd.

Tornado, Butts

When
February 16, 5:16 AM EST to 5:20 AM EST
Where
Butts County, Worthville to 2.97 mi ENE of Worthville
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.97 mi
Path width
200 yd
Continued into
Newton, Ga (FFC)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.380, -83.930

An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 to 105 mph touched down in northeastern Butts County February 15, 2025 at 5:16AM EST. The tornado spun up within a strong line of storms moving rapidly eastward across northern GA early in the morning hours. The Tornado first touched down in a wooded region west of Winding Way road located west of Hwy 36. The tornado crossed Winding Way snapping and uprooting trees including one onto a home causing severe damage to the home. The tornado continued ENE reaching maximum intensity as it crossed Keys Ferry Road snapping and uprooting numerous trees. Additionally, approximately a dozen homes along Keys Ferry road sustained damage either directly from the wind or from falling trees consistent with mid and high end EF1 winds. Several homes had portions of the roof blown off while others were missing shingles. Several homes with trees on them sustained more significant damage. The tornado continued ENE crossing Walthall Road snapping and uprooting trees before reaching HWY 36 where one business sustained roof damage. The tornado continued eastward crossing Martin Road snapping trees and through an uninhabited area north of Haley Road snapping trees. Coincidentally, the area along Hwy 36 eastward through Martin road to the edge of Lake Jackson is the same area hit by the January 2023 tornado and damage from that tornado was still very evident among the new tornado damage. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed Henry Higgins Road and Haley road while still snapping and uprooting some trees. A home was damaged along Henry Higgins road from a tree. The tornado damage became more sporadic as it crossed Jackson Lake into Newton County where trees were downed in a wooded region along Mitchell Road. The tornado crossed the lake again knocking over a few trees near hwy 212 before lifting as it reached Blue Herron Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:17 AM EST to 5:20 AM EST
Where
Walton County, Social Circle
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.650, -83.720

Em reports tree down on spring st near cedar st in social circle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
February 16, 5:18 AM EST to 5:20 AM EST
Where
Walton County, 0.9 mi NE of Good Hope
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.790, -83.610

Em reports tree down near good hope at jacks creek rd nw and old good hope rd.

Tornado, Newton

When
February 16, 5:20 AM EST to 5:22 AM EST
Where
Newton County, 2.15 mi SSW of Stewart to 3.26 mi SSE of Stewart
Rating
EF0
Path length
2.41 mi
Path width
200 yd
Continued into
Jasper, Ga (FFC)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.390, -83.880

An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 to 105 mph touched down in northeastern Butts County February 15, 2025 at 5:16AM EST. The tornado spun up within a strong line of storms moving rapidly eastward across northern GA early in the morning hours. The Tornado first touched down in a wooded region west of Winding Way road located west of Hwy 36. The tornado crossed Winding Way snapping and uprooting trees including one onto a home causing severe damage to the home. The tornado continued ENE reaching maximum intensity as it crossed Keys Ferry Road snapping and uprooting numerous trees. Additionally, approximately a dozen homes along Keys Ferry road sustained damage either directly from the wind or from falling trees consistent with mid and high end EF1 winds. Several homes had portions of the roof blown off while others were missing shingles. Several homes with trees on them sustained more significant damage. The tornado continued ENE crossing Walthall Road snapping and uprooting trees before reaching HWY 36 where one business sustained roof damage. The tornado continued eastward crossing Martin Road snapping trees and through an uninhabited area north of Haley Road snapping trees. Coincidentally, the area along Hwy 36 eastward through Martin road to the edge of Lake Jackson is the same area hit by the January 2023 tornado and damage from that tornado was still very evident among the new tornado damage. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed Henry Higgins Road and Haley road while still snapping and uprooting some trees. A home was damaged along Henry Higgins road from a tree. The tornado damage became more sporadic as it crossed Jackson Lake into Newton County where trees were downed in a wooded region along Mitchell Road. The tornado crossed the lake again knocking over a few trees near hwy 212 before lifting as it reached Blue Herron Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Upson

When
February 16, 5:21 AM EST to 5:23 AM EST
Where
Upson County, 0.24 mi SSW of Yatesville
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.917, -84.131

Em reports tree down at rock quarry rd and yatesville hwy.

Tornado, Jasper

When
February 16, 5:22 AM EST to 5:23 AM EST
Where
Jasper County, 0.58 mi W of Hardys Crossroads to 0.9 mi NE of Hardys Crossroads
Rating
EF0
Path length
1.34 mi
Path width
200 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.380, -83.840

An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 to 105 mph touched down in northeastern Butts County February 15, 2025 at 5:16AM EST. The tornado spun up within a strong line of storms moving rapidly eastward across northern GA early in the morning hours. The Tornado first touched down in a wooded region west of Winding Way road located west of Hwy 36. The tornado crossed Winding Way snapping and uprooting trees including one onto a home causing severe damage to the home. The tornado continued ENE reaching maximum intensity as it crossed Keys Ferry Road snapping and uprooting numerous trees. Additionally, approximately a dozen homes along Keys Ferry road sustained damage either directly from the wind or from falling trees consistent with mid and high end EF1 winds. Several homes had portions of the roof blown off while others were missing shingles. Several homes with trees on them sustained more significant damage. The tornado continued ENE crossing Walthall Road snapping and uprooting trees before reaching HWY 36 where one business sustained roof damage. The tornado continued eastward crossing Martin Road snapping trees and through an uninhabited area north of Haley Road snapping trees. Coincidentally, the area along Hwy 36 eastward through Martin road to the edge of Lake Jackson is the same area hit by the January 2023 tornado and damage from that tornado was still very evident among the new tornado damage. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed Henry Higgins Road and Haley road while still snapping and uprooting some trees. A home was damaged along Henry Higgins road from a tree. The tornado damage became more sporadic as it crossed Jackson Lake into Newton County where trees were downed in a wooded region along Mitchell Road. The tornado crossed the lake again knocking over a few trees near hwy 212 before lifting as it reached Blue Herron Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
February 16, 5:23 AM EST to 5:25 AM EST
Where
Monroe County, 1.8 mi NW of Cabaniss
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.170, -83.900

Em reports tree down several trees down between ga42 and ga 23 and just north of stokes store rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
February 16, 5:23 AM EST to 5:25 AM EST
Where
Monroe County, 0.69 mi S of Box Ankle
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.110, -83.970

Em reports tree down at boxankle rd between anderson rd and mcmullen rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
February 16, 5:24 AM EST to 5:26 AM EST
Where
Monroe County, 0.79 mi SSW of Strouds
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.910, -84.076

Em reports tree down at ga241 and ga83 .

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:25 AM EST to 5:27 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, 1.94 mi SW of Fairplay
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.664, -83.608

Tree down at the intersection of knox chapel road and hard labor creek road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:26 AM EST to 5:28 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, 1.52 mi NW of Centennial
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.595, -83.639

Tree down along interstate 20 just before the newborn rd exit.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
February 16, 5:27 AM EST to 5:29 AM EST
Where
Monroe County, 0.61 mi WNW of Russellville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.904, -83.989

Em reports tree down at ga42 and treadwell rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:27 AM EST to 5:29 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, 0.9 mi NW of Centennial
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.590, -83.630

Tree down along interstate 20 just passed the newborn rd exit.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
February 16, 5:28 AM EST to 5:30 AM EST
Where
Monroe County, 1.36 mi WNW of Juliette
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.107, -83.822

Em reports tree down at newton rd and marvin cir.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
February 16, 5:29 AM EST to 5:31 AM EST
Where
Monroe County, 0.58 mi E of Star Mills
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.020, -83.920

Em reports several trees down southeast of foresyth between ga41 and hwy 401.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:29 AM EST to 5:31 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, 1.8 mi SE of Bostwick
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.710, -83.500

Tree down at the intersection of bostwick highway and price mill road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:29 AM EST to 5:31 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, 2.4 mi ENE of Fairplay
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.690, -83.540

Tree down at the intersection of sandy creek road and riden cutoff.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:29 AM EST to 5:31 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, Rehobeth
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.770, -83.480

Tree down at the intersection of wagnon mill road and price mill road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
February 16, 5:32 AM EST to 5:34 AM EST
Where
Monroe County, 3.74 mi WSW of Smarr
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.960, -83.930

Em reports several trees down in the area of maynards mill rd, reedy creek rd and josey rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:32 AM EST to 5:34 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, 0.58 mi W of Godfrey
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.450, -83.530

Tree down at the intersection of little river road and walton mill road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:33 AM EST to 5:35 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, 0.81 mi ENE of Sugar Creek
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.603, -83.356

Tree down at the intersection of oak hill lane and apalachee river road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
February 16, 5:35 AM EST to 5:37 AM EST
Where
Monroe County, 4.26 mi NE of Spring Hill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.911, -83.896

Em reports two trees down along shi rd near zebulon rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:35 AM EST to 5:37 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, 0.97 mi N of Dorsey
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.584, -83.501

Tree down at the intersection of atlanta highway and brownwood road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:36 AM EST to 5:38 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, 0.96 mi ENE of Godfrey
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.454, -83.504

Tree down near the intersection of glades road and seven islands road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
February 16, 5:37 AM EST to 5:39 AM EST
Where
Monroe County, 3.56 mi NE of Smarr
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.010, -83.820

Em reports two trees down along jenkins rd at dames ferry rd and at hwy75.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When
February 16, 5:37 AM EST to 5:39 AM EST
Where
Morgan County, 1.09 mi NNE of Buckhead
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.584, -83.363

Tree down at the intersection of apalachee river road and whispering lakes drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
February 16, 5:42 AM EST to 5:44 AM EST
Where
Monroe County, Bolingbroke
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.950, -83.800

Em reports two trees down in bolingbroke along hwy 75 and dixie hwy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bibb

When
February 16, 5:45 AM EST to 5:47 AM EST
Where
Bibb County, 0.69 mi N of Rivoli
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.880, -83.720

Broadcast reports tree down in the area of Zebulon Rd near Forsyth Rd and Rivoli Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter

When
February 16, 5:54 AM EST to 5:56 AM EST
Where
Sumter County, 1.13 mi N of Americus
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.086, -84.232

Ham operator reports tree down on house on peppermint way in americus.

Thunderstorm Wind, Greene

When
February 16, 5:57 AM EST to 5:59 AM EST
Where
Greene County, 1.97 mi SSW of Ruth
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.422, -83.138

A tree struck the corner of a house on the 3600 block of liberty church rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hancock

When
February 16, 5:57 AM EST to 5:59 AM EST
Where
Hancock County, 1.87 mi WNW of Carrs Station
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.190, -83.150

Em reports several trees down east of lake sinclair between hwy 22 and hwy 441.

Thunderstorm Wind, Houston

When
February 16, 6:00 AM EST to 6:02 AM EST
Where
Houston County, 2.23 mi NE of Centerville
Measured
39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.640, -83.650

Ham radio operator reports tree down at gawin dr and meadowridge dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Baldwin

When
February 16, 6:09 AM EST to 6:11 AM EST
Where
Baldwin County, Milledgeville
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.080, -83.230

Em reports tree down in Millidgeville along ga441 and ga49.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hancock

When
February 16, 6:10 AM EST to 6:12 AM EST
Where
Hancock County, Carrs Station
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.180, -83.120

A tree was reported down in the 2000 block of carrs station road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hancock

When
February 16, 6:13 AM EST to 6:15 AM EST
Where
Hancock County, 1.1 mi SSE of Sparta
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.254, -82.976

A tree was downed in the 3000 block of linton road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crisp

When
February 16, 6:30 AM EST to 6:31 AM EST
Where
Crisp County, 4.17 mi NW of Daphne
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
32.020, -83.940

Mesonet station uga39 cordele measured.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crisp

When
February 16, 6:35 AM EST to 6:37 AM EST
Where
Crisp County, 1.76 mi E of Cordele Arpt
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.980, -83.740

Ham operator received report of tree down at cemetery rd and ga hwy 257.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
February 16, 6:45 AM EST to 6:47 AM EST
Where
Washington County, 0.9 mi NW of Silas
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.010, -82.810

Em reports tree down leaning on roof of house at eastlake dr and transylvania dr. no injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
February 16, 6:50 AM EST to 6:52 AM EST
Where
Washington County, 2.32 mi W of Peacocks Crossing
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.880, -82.810

Em reports a tree down at at smith pond rd and old savannah rd blocking the roadway.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

EventDateAgeSexWhereKind
Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton2025-02-16Permanent HomeDirect

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1240288, 1240266, 1240268, 1242400, 1240267, 1240273, 1240272, 1240274, 1240278, 1240279, 1240405, 1240283, 1240301, 1240406, 1240412, 1240269, 1240300, 1240409, 1240302, 1242401, 1242461, 1242463, 1242464, 1240304, 1240286, 1240305, 1240306, 1240308, 1240314, 1240310, 1242458, 1242466, 1242456, 1242460, 1242465, 1242472, 1242473, 1242480, 1242475, 1240292, and more.