Chatsworth, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chatsworth, Murray County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chatsworth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Murray forecast zone and Murray County — the most common reported hazard around Chatsworth, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and wildfires (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Mar 2026 | Nov 7, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 19 | Nov 2016 | Apr 11, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Mar 2021 | Jul 25, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 15 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Sep 2009 | Sep 26, 2009 · $250,000 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 Murray forecast zone and Murray County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Chatsworth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 75 miles west. 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 Chatsworth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 75 mi west | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 99 mi south | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 123 mi northeast | 13,300 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 Chatsworth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chatsworth, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 20 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 173 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1985.
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 Chatsworth'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.
Chatsworth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chatsworth, GA?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 75 miles west. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chatsworth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chatsworth the lowest scan from KHTX 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 Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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