Bogart, GA Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Bogart?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Oconee forecast zone and Oconee County — the most common reported hazard around Bogart, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds61Feb 2024Aug 11, 2009 · $125,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms16Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Heavy snow & winter storms12Jan 2026Mar 1, 2009 · $150,000 damage
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Lightning casualties & damage7Jun 2010Aug 5, 2006 · $100,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet6Jan 2026Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage
Flash flooding4Aug 2023Aug 18, 2015 · $5,000 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 Oconee forecast zone and Oconee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Bogart?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 72 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over BogartView
KFFC
Atlanta, GA
72 mi southwest5,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA
89 mi south8,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGSP
Greer, SC
99 mi northeast9,500 ftFair — 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 Bogart

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bogart, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 17, 2021, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 240 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 18, 2009.

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 Bogart'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.

Bogart radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bogart, GA?

KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 72 miles southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Bogart?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bogart the lowest scan from KFFC is about 5,900 ft up.

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

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