Arcade, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arcade, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arcade?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Arcade, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Nov 2025 | Mar 21, 2017 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Mar 1, 2009 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 15 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Apr 2025 | Feb 23, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Oct 2020 | Sep 21, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arcade get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Arcade, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danielsville weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 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 Arcade?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 77 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 Arcade | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 77 mi southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 93 mi northeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 97 mi south | 9,200 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 Arcade
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arcade, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2021, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 274 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 15, 2008.
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 Arcade'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.
Arcade radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arcade, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 77 miles southwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arcade?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arcade the lowest scan from KFFC is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Arcade 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 Arcade, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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