Bowman, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bowman, Elbert County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bowman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Elbert forecast zone and Elbert County — the most common reported hazard around Bowman, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (19 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Aug 20, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Oct 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jan 2024 | Sep 16, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2017 | Sep 16, 2004 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2012 | Aug 1, 1999 · 1 death |
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 Elbert forecast zone and Elbert County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bowman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 66 miles 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 Bowman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 66 mi northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 106 mi west-southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 107 mi south | 10,700 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 Bowman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bowman, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 3, 2023, which passed about 2 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 155 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Bowman'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.
Bowman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bowman, GA?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 66 miles northeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bowman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bowman the lowest scan from KGSP is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bowman 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 Bowman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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