Claxton, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Claxton, Evans County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Claxton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 65 days in the Evans forecast zone and Evans County — the most common reported hazard around Claxton, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (7 days) and excessive heat (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | Aug 8, 2006 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2024 | Apr 3, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2006 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2014 | Jan 10, 2011 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2008 | Mar 8, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Evans forecast zone and Evans County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Claxton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 61 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Claxton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 61 mi northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 91 mi west-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 109 mi southwest | 11,000 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 Claxton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Claxton, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 15 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 5, 2022.
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 Claxton'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.
Claxton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Claxton, GA?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 61 miles northeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Claxton?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Claxton the lowest scan from KCLX is about 4,700 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Claxton 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 Claxton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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