Boston, GA Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Boston?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County — the most common reported hazard around Boston, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (14 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds121Mar 2026Jun 22, 2000 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding19May 2026Aug 23, 2008 · $1.5 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms14Sep 2024Sep 26, 2024 · $105 million damage
Flooding6Mar 2024Mar 8, 1998 · $250,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2023—
Lightning casualties & damage5Jul 2012Aug 8, 1999 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms3Jan 2025—
Extreme cold & wind chill2Feb 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 Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Boston?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 42 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 BostonView
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		42 mi southwest2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		47 mi east3,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		109 mi west-northwest11,000 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 Boston

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boston, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 19 miles northeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 70 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on January 28, 1995.

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 Boston'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.

Boston radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Boston, GA?

KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 42 miles southwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 47 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Boston?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Boston the lowest scan from KTLH is about 2,800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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