Chamblee, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chamblee, DeKalb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chamblee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the DeKalb forecast zone and DeKalb County — the most common reported hazard around Chamblee, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Mar 2026 | Aug 4, 2006 · $225,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 48 | Aug 2023 | Sep 16, 2004 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $12 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2021 | May 17, 2004 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2020 | Sep 21, 2009 · $6.1 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 DeKalb forecast zone and DeKalb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Chamblee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 39 miles south-southwest. 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 Chamblee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 39 mi south-southwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 100 mi south-southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 125 mi northwest | 13,500 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 Chamblee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chamblee, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on November 22, 1992, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 567 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 7, 1998.
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 Chamblee'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.
Chamblee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chamblee, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 39 miles south-southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chamblee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chamblee the lowest scan from KFFC is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chamblee 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 Chamblee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.