Effects of Hurricane Helene in Georgia
Satellite image of Helene over south-central Georgia on September 27 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | September 26–27, 2024 |
| Category 2 hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 110 mph (175 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 947 mbar (hPa); 27.96 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 37 |
| Damage | >$7 billion (2024 USD) |
| Areas affected | Georgia |
Part of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season | |
| Effects
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Georgia was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene during late September 2024, causing 37 deaths across the state. After making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on September 27, the hurricane crossed into Georgia as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain to much of the state.