Cobbtown, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cobbtown, Tattnall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cobbtown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Tattnall forecast zone and Tattnall County — the most common reported hazard around Cobbtown, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (13 days) and excessive heat (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Mar 2026 | Jan 2, 2006 · $55,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | May 2025 | Aug 6, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2006 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2017 | May 6, 1999 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Oct 2008 | Oct 24, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2014 | Jan 10, 2011 · $3,000 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 Tattnall forecast zone and Tattnall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cobbtown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 69 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 Cobbtown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 69 mi east-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 109 mi south-southwest | 10,900 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 Cobbtown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cobbtown, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on May 11, 2008, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 12 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 136 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 27, 2011.
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 Cobbtown'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.
Cobbtown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cobbtown, GA?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 69 miles east-northeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Cobbtown?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Cobbtown the lowest scan from KCLX is about 5,600 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Cobbtown 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 Cobbtown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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