Alapaha, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Alapaha, Berrien County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Alapaha?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Berrien forecast zone and Berrien County — the most common reported hazard around Alapaha, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (13 days) and flash flooding (13 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	101	Jun 2026	Jul 2, 2009 · $300,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	13	Sep 2024	Sep 26, 2024 · $200 million damage
Flash flooding	13	Nov 2024	Sep 6, 2000 · $75,000 damage
Excessive heat	4	Aug 2023	—
Heavy snow & winter storms	3	Jan 2025	—
Lightning casualties & damage	3	Aug 2003	Dec 16, 2000 · $75,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	1	Feb 2026	—

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 Berrien forecast zone and Berrien County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Alapaha?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 37 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 Alapaha	View
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	37 mi south-southeast	2,300 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KJGX Robins AFB, GA	90 mi north	8,100 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KTLH Tallahassee, FL	95 mi southwest	8,800 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Alapaha

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alapaha, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 16 miles south of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2023, which touched down about 11 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 20, 2003.

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 Alapaha'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.

Alapaha radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Alapaha, GA?

KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 37 miles south-southeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Alapaha?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Alapaha the lowest scan from KVAX is about 2,300 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Alapaha 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 Alapaha, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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