Bolingbroke, GA Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Bolingbroke?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Bolingbroke, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds79May 2025May 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms17Oct 2020Sep 11, 2017 · $75,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Heavy snow & winter storms8Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $150,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage8Jul 2012Aug 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage
Flooding7Dec 2009Mar 28, 2009 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding4Mar 2023—

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

Which radars cover Bolingbroke?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 32 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over BolingbrokeView
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA
32 mi southeast2,000 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KFFC
Atlanta, GA
53 mi west-northwest3,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMXX
Maxwell AFB, AL
119 mi west-southwest12,600 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 Bolingbroke

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bolingbroke, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 13, 1954, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 15, 2008.

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 Bolingbroke'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.

Bolingbroke radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bolingbroke, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 32 miles southeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 53 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Bolingbroke?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bolingbroke the lowest scan from KJGX is about 2,000 ft up.

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

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