Buena Vista, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Buena Vista, Marion 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 Buena Vista?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Buena Vista, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds48Mar 2026Apr 4, 2011 · $150,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms17Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Heavy snow & winter storms6Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage
Flooding4Dec 2009Mar 8, 1998 · $10,000 damage
Flash flooding3Sep 2020Feb 6, 2020 · $30,000 damage
High winds1Sep 2004Sep 6, 2004 · $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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Buena Vista?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 72 miles north. 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 Buena VistaView
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		72 mi north5,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		72 mi east-northeast5,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMXX
Maxwell AFB, AL		76 mi west-northwest6,400 ftFair — 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 Buena Vista

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buena Vista, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 13, 1954, which passed about 17 miles north-northeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 6, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on December 28, 2005.

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 Buena Vista'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.

Buena Vista radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Buena Vista, GA?

KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 72 miles north. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Buena Vista?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buena Vista the lowest scan from KFFC is about 5,900 ft up.

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

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