Adairsville, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Adairsville, Bartow County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Adairsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Bartow forecast zone and Bartow County — the most common reported hazard around Adairsville, mostly in July and June. Next come lightning casualties & damage (21 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | Mar 2026 | Jul 17, 2003 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 21 | Aug 2024 | Aug 5, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | May 2021 | Jul 11, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2023 | Jun 6, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Bartow forecast zone and Bartow County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Adairsville get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Adairsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Adairsville 5 Se weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Adairsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 73 miles south-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Adairsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 73 mi south-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 135 mi southwest | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Adairsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Adairsville, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 294 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1995.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Adairsville's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Adairsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Adairsville, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 73 miles south-southeast. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Adairsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Adairsville the lowest scan from KFFC is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Adairsville free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Adairsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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