Blairsville, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blairsville, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blairsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 43 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Blairsville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and wildfires (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | Jun 2025 | Apr 4, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 18 | Dec 2016 | Mar 14, 2014 · $6,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Aug 2023 | Sep 16, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blairsville get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Blairsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blairsville Exp Stn weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 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 Blairsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 94 miles north-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Blairsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 94 mi north-northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 98 mi east | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 110 mi south-southwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — 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 Blairsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blairsville, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 Blairsville'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.
Blairsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blairsville, GA?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 94 miles north-northeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blairsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blairsville the lowest scan from KMRX is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Blairsville 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 Blairsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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