Buckhead, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buckhead, Bryan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buckhead?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Inland Bryan forecast zone and Bryan County — the most common reported hazard around Buckhead, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (10 days) and lightning casualties & damage (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2025 | Sep 2, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 2000 | — |
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 Inland Bryan forecast zone and Bryan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Buckhead?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 56 miles north-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 Buckhead | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 56 mi north-northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 99 mi south-southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 123 mi west-southwest | 13,200 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 Buckhead
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buckhead, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 5, 1993.
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 Buckhead'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.
Buckhead radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buckhead, GA?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 56 miles north-northeast. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Buckhead?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Buckhead the lowest scan from KCLX is about 4,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Buckhead 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 Buckhead, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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