Byron, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Byron, Peach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Byron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 58 days in the Peach forecast zone and Peach County — the most common reported hazard around Byron, mostly in June and July. 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 | 58 | Jun 2025 | Mar 26, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Sep 2009 | Sep 18, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2022 | Mar 27, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2004 | Sep 6, 2004 · $13 million 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 Peach forecast zone and Peach County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Byron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 23 miles east. 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 Byron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 23 mi east | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 68 mi northwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 119 mi west | 12,600 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 Byron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Byron, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1953, which touched down about 9 miles east-southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 198 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on January 2, 2006.
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 Byron'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.
Byron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Byron, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 23 miles east. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Byron?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Byron the lowest scan from KJGX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Byron 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 Byron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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