Blakely, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blakely, Early County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blakely?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Early forecast zone and Early County — the most common reported hazard around Blakely, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (11 days) and flash flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2024 | Oct 10, 2018 · $650 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2025 | Sep 15, 2002 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2023 | Mar 8, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 1998 | Mar 8, 1998 · $1,000 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 Early forecast zone and Early County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Blakely?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 32 miles west. 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 Blakely | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 32 mi west | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 77 mi south-southeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 82 mi southwest | 7,100 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 Blakely
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blakely, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F3 on March 22, 2005, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 2 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 54 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 14, 2023.
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 Blakely'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.
Blakely radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blakely, GA?
KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 32 miles west. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Blakely?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Blakely the lowest scan from KEOX is about 2,000 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Blakely 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 Blakely, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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