Bellville, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Bellville, Evans County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Bellville?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 65 days in the Evans forecast zone and Evans County — the most common reported hazard around Bellville, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (7 days) and excessive heat (5 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds65Jun 2026Aug 8, 2006 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding7Aug 2024Apr 3, 2008 · $10,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2006—
Hurricanes & tropical storms5Sep 2024—
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026—
Ice storms & sleet3Jan 2014Jan 10, 2011 · $15,000 damage
High winds3Mar 2008Mar 8, 2008 · $10,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms3Jan 2025—

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

Which radars cover Bellville?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 65 miles east-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 BellvilleView
KCLX
Charleston, SC
65 mi east-northeast5,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA
88 mi west-northwest7,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA
106 mi southwest10,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms

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 Bellville

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellville, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and January. The strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 19 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 20 miles west of town.

Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 5, 2012.

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 Bellville'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.

Bellville radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellville, GA?

KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 65 miles east-northeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Bellville?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Bellville the lowest scan from KCLX is about 5,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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