Alma, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alma, Bacon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alma?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 65 days in the Bacon forecast zone and Bacon County — the most common reported hazard around Alma, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days) and flooding (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | Dec 24, 2002 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2015 | Mar 1, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Mar 2003 | Mar 8, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Apr 2007 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2014 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2014 | — |
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 Bacon forecast zone and Bacon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Alma?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 55 miles southwest. 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 Alma | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 55 mi southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 86 mi south-southeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 94 mi north-northwest | 8,700 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 Alma
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alma, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F2 on April 18, 1969, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 7, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 101 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Alma'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.
Alma radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alma, GA?
KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 55 miles southwest. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Alma?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Alma the lowest scan from KVAX is about 4,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Alma 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 Alma, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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