Avera, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Avera, Jefferson 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 Avera?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Avera, mostly in July and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	60	Jan 2024	May 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	16	Sep 2024	Sep 11, 2017 · $150,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	13	Jan 2003	—
Excessive heat	11	Jul 2012	—
Heavy snow & winter storms	4	Jan 2026	Jan 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	4	Aug 2011	Jul 23, 1997 · $200,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	2	Feb 2014	—
Flooding	2	Jul 2013	Jul 13, 2013 · $6,000 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Avera?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 60 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 Avera	View
KJGX Robins AFB, GA	60 mi southwest	4,500 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCLX Charleston, SC	94 mi east-southeast	8,700 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCAE Columbia, SC	97 mi east-northeast	9,100 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 Avera

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Avera, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an EF3 on February 18, 2009, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 81 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 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 Avera'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.

Avera radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Avera, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 60 miles southwest. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Avera?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Avera the lowest scan from KJGX is about 4,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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