Chattahoochee Hills, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Chattahoochee Hills, Fulton 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 Chattahoochee Hills?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 221 days in the South Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Chattahoochee Hills, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (67 days) and lightning casualties & damage (33 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds221Mar 2026Jul 10, 2003 · 3 deaths · $35,000 damage
Flash flooding67Sep 2023Sep 16, 2004 · $20 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage33Aug 2014Aug 26, 2007 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms16Oct 2020Sep 11, 2017 · $250,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms15Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $150,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill14Jan 2003—
Flooding14Oct 2009Sep 21, 2009 · $48 million damage
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—

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 South Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Chattahoochee Hills?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 18 miles southeast. 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 Chattahoochee HillsView
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		18 mi southeast1,000 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMXX
Maxwell AFB, AL		94 mi southwest8,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		102 mi southeast9,900 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 Chattahoochee Hills

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chattahoochee Hills, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and February. The strongest was an F4 on November 22, 1992, which passed about 24 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles south of town.

Hail: 398 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 1988.

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 Chattahoochee Hills'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.

Chattahoochee Hills radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Chattahoochee Hills, GA?

KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 18 miles southeast. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Chattahoochee Hills?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chattahoochee Hills the lowest scan from KFFC is about 1,000 ft up.

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

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