Carlton, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Carlton, Madison 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 Carlton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Carlton, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds54Nov 2025Jul 23, 2000 · $300,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms16Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms15Jan 2026Mar 1, 2009 · $600,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Ice storms & sleet10Jan 2026Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage
Flash flooding5Jun 2014Jul 7, 2005 · $150,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Jun 2009Jun 17, 2009 · $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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Carlton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 75 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over CarltonView
KGSP
Greer, SC		75 mi northeast6,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		96 mi south9,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		99 mi west-southwest9,500 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 Carlton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carlton, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 3, 2023, which passed about 12 miles north of town.

Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Carlton'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.

Carlton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Carlton, GA?

KGSP (Greer, SC), about 75 miles northeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Carlton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carlton the lowest scan from KGSP is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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