A tree fell on a house in Monroe
WALTON COUNTY, GA (Aug. 18, 2026) – Walton County Deputy Director Emergency Management Agency JB Whelchel reports that the storms that moved through Walton County in the overnight hours of August. 17/18 caused damage in several areas of Walton County. He said that the email warning came in just after 10 p.m. Aug. 17.
“GEMA dispersed an email warning that strong thunderstorms would impact parts of Walton and surrounding counties,” Whelhel said. “During that period, Northwest Walton experienced heavy rainfall (2 inches) in a short period of time and winds of 17 miles per hour were recorded on a nearby weather station. One 18 inch-wide pine tree fell on a house, causing heavy damage and long-term displacement of the residing family. No injuries or fatalities were reported.”
According to the report from Walton County EMA, a total of nine trees came down, one on a house, as well as power lines in one instant. The majority of the damage was in the Monroe area with one tree down in Loganville and one in Covington. Other areas experienced some downed branches and storm debris.
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