Dade County, Georgia, experienced significant severe weather late Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, as a powerful storm system swept through the region. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning early on in the evening with a tornado warning following later on for parts of Dade County, including Trenton,and in Walker County-LaFayette, and Menlo, as radar indicated rotation in the storm system. At least one tornado was confirmed by local law enforcement. The storm brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hail, leading to widespread power outages and property damage.
In preparation for the storm, Dade County officials had activated community shelters and issued public safety alerts, urging residents to take necessary precautions. The severity of the storm still caught many by surprise, highlighting the unpredictable nature of severe weather events.