Monroe County EMA

05/27/2026

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05/25/2026

Per NWS:

At 439 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sandy Point, or 7 miles northeast of Roberta, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Macon, Roberta, Knoxville, Wesleyan, Lizella, Lake Tobesofkee, Bolingbroke, Arkwright, Sandy Point, Russellville, and Musella.

05/24/2026

Per NWS:

At 425 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Forsyth, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Forsyth, Berner, Collier, Juliette, and Plant Scherer.

05/24/2026

Per NWS:

At 349 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Redbone Crossroads, or near Thomaston, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Thomaston, Barnesville, Yatesville, Culloden, Aldora, Lincoln Park, The Rock, Goggins, Redbone Crossroads, Russellville, Brent, Redbone, Logtown, Salem, Hannahs Mill, Piedmont, and Johnstonville.

05/24/2026

Stay weather aware today and tomorrow as strong heavy downpours are likely.

There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Storms for most of north and central Georgia through this evening.
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across the area through at least Monday evening. An anomalously moist environment over north Georgia will support high rain rates (1-2"+/hour) through Monday night which will lead to increased chances for localized flash flooding. A few strong to severe storms are also possible through Monday evening with damaging wind gusts (40-60mph) and frequent lightning being the main threats.

05/17/2026

Per NWS:

At 546 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Luella to near Jackson to near Berner, and moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... McDonough, Jackson, Stockbridge, Locust Grove, Flovilla, Jenkinsburg, Blacksville, Ola, McKibben, Blount, Flippen, Indian Springs State Park, Fincherville, and Stark.

05/17/2026

Per NWS:

At 518 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Adgateville to near McElheneys Crossroads to near Plant Scherer, and moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Forsyth, Monticello, Flovilla, Shady Dale, Calvin, Blount, Hillsboro, McElheneys Crossroads, Berner, Indian Springs State Park, and Adgateville.

05/07/2026

Whether tornadoes or hurricanes, wind is destructive and deadly. Have a plan, practice your plan at speed, and be prepared.

(Image credit: NOAA's National Weather Service)Download Image During a storm, whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face. Remain vigilant, stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts and alerts, and continue to listen to local officials.

05/06/2026

A couple of graphics that show what Monroe County could be in store for weather-wise over the next 24 hours:

05/06/2026

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Potentially strong storms are projected to be in our area sometime between 8 p.m. tonight and 2 a.m. tomorrow but could vary. These strong thunderstorms will be capable of producing lightning, heavy rain with flash flooding and strong winds over 60 miles per hour, as well as the potential for a strong tornado. Please ensure you have multiple means of notification that will alert you while you sleep, and continue to monitor the weather in your area. Make sure to also sign up for the national weather service warnings by clicking on the hyper-reach link on the Monroe County home web page.
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