Augusta-Richmond County, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Augusta-Richmond County, Richmond 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 Augusta-Richmond County?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Richmond forecast zone and Richmond County — the most common reported hazard around Augusta-Richmond County, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds131Jun 2026Jul 11, 2007 · 5 deaths
Flash flooding24May 2026Mar 7, 1996 · $400,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms6Jan 2026—
Ice storms & sleet4Feb 2014—
High winds3Sep 2017Oct 24, 2008 · $30,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms3Sep 2024Sep 27, 2024 · 7 deaths · $501 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Jul 2022Jul 20, 2022 · 1 death
Wildfires1Apr 2021—

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

Which radars cover Augusta-Richmond County?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 68 miles northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Augusta-Richmond CountyView
KCAE
Columbia, SC		68 mi northeast5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCLX
Charleston, SC		77 mi southeast6,600 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		88 mi west-southwest7,900 ftFair — 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 Augusta-Richmond County

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Augusta-Richmond County, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 7, 1998, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 12, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Augusta-Richmond County'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.

Augusta-Richmond County radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Augusta-Richmond County, GA?

KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 68 miles northeast. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Augusta-Richmond County?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Augusta-Richmond County the lowest scan from KCAE is about 5,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Augusta-Richmond County 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 Augusta-Richmond County, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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