Bemiss, GA Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Bemiss?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 188 days in the Lowndes forecast zone and Lowndes County — the most common reported hazard around Bemiss, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (15 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	188	May 2026	Mar 27, 2024 · $3.5 million damage
Flash flooding	25	Aug 2025	Nov 6, 2024 · $5.0 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	15	Sep 2024	Sep 26, 2024 · 2 deaths · $600 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	12	Jul 2023	Sep 7, 2014 · 1 death
Flooding	7	Jan 2017	Apr 2, 2009 · $2.5 million damage
Excessive heat	7	Aug 2023	—
Heavy snow & winter storms	3	Jan 2025	Jan 28, 2014 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	1	Feb 2026	—

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

Which radars cover Bemiss?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 13 miles east-southeast. 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 Bemiss	View
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	13 mi east-southeast	700 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTLH Tallahassee, FL	75 mi west-southwest	6,300 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJAX Jacksonville, FL	95 mi east-southeast	9,000 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 Bemiss

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bemiss, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on February 4, 2024, which passed about 4 miles south of town.

Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 3, 1998.

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 Bemiss'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.

Bemiss radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bemiss, GA?

KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 13 miles east-southeast. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Bemiss?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Bemiss the lowest scan from KVAX is about 700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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