Clarkesville, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarkesville, Habersham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarkesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Habersham forecast zone and Habersham County — the most common reported hazard around Clarkesville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and high winds (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Jun 2025 | Jul 2, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 26 | Sep 2017 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Sep 2024 | Oct 11, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Sep 2024 | Sep 16, 2004 · $720,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2008 | Aug 24, 2000 · $1.0 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 Habersham forecast zone and Habersham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarkesville get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Clarkesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clarkesville weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Clarkesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 77 miles east-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Clarkesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 77 mi east-northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 105 mi southwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 108 mi north | 10,800 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 Clarkesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarkesville, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 11 miles west-southwest of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 2, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 28, 2002.
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 Clarkesville'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.
Clarkesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarkesville, GA?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 77 miles east-northeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarkesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarkesville the lowest scan from KGSP is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clarkesville 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 Clarkesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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