Cogdell, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cogdell, Clinch County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cogdell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Clinch forecast zone and Clinch County — the most common reported hazard around Cogdell, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days) and wildfires (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Feb 2024 | Apr 17, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 2026 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2026 | Mar 1, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jun 2001 | — |
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 Clinch forecast zone and Clinch County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cogdell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 25 miles southwest. 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 Cogdell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 25 mi southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 77 mi southeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 109 mi west-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 Cogdell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cogdell, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an EF3 on March 3, 2012, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 7, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 74 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 20, 2003.
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 Cogdell'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.
Cogdell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cogdell, GA?
KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 25 miles southwest. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Cogdell?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Cogdell the lowest scan from KVAX is about 1,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Cogdell 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 Cogdell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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