Aldora, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aldora, Lamar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aldora?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County — the most common reported hazard around Aldora, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Mar 2026 | Jun 3, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2009 | Mar 8, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2014 | Jan 28, 2000 · $33,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Mar 2023 | Jul 11, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
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 Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Aldora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 31 miles northwest. 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 Aldora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 31 mi northwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 55 mi east-southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 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 Aldora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aldora, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in January and April. The strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2019, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 25, 2025, which passed about 12 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 163 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 18, 2013.
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 Aldora'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.
Aldora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aldora, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 31 miles northwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Aldora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Aldora the lowest scan from KFFC is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Aldora 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 Aldora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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