Buchanan, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Buchanan, Haralson 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 Buchanan?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Haralson forecast zone and Haralson County — the most common reported hazard around Buchanan, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	70	Mar 2026	Jul 10, 2007 · $750,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	16	Oct 2020	Sep 11, 2017 · $40,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	13	Jan 2003	—
Heavy snow & winter storms	13	Jan 2018	Jan 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage
Excessive heat	11	Jul 2012	—
Flooding	9	Dec 2009	Sep 7, 2004 · $5,000 damage
Flash flooding	5	Jul 2013	May 6, 2003 · $1.3 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	5	Mar 2021	Apr 20, 2006 · $50,000 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 Haralson forecast zone and Haralson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Buchanan?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 47 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.

Radar	Distance	Lowest beam over Buchanan	View
KFFC Atlanta, GA	47 mi southeast	3,200 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KHTX Huntsville, AL	94 mi north-northwest	8,700 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL	94 mi south-southwest	8,800 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 Buchanan

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buchanan, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 212 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 27, 1994.

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 Buchanan'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.

Buchanan radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Buchanan, GA?

KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 47 miles southeast. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Buchanan?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buchanan the lowest scan from KFFC is about 3,200 ft up.

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

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