Colbert, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Colbert, Madison 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 Colbert?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Colbert, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds54Nov 2025Jul 23, 2000 · $300,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms16Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms15Jan 2026Mar 1, 2009 · $600,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Ice storms & sleet10Jan 2026Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage
Flash flooding5Jun 2014Jul 7, 2005 · $150,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Jun 2009Jun 17, 2009 · $50,000 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Colbert?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 81 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ColbertView
KGSP
Greer, SC		81 mi northeast7,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		91 mi west-southwest8,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		94 mi south8,800 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 Colbert

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Colbert, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which passed about 8 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 3, 2023, which passed about 16 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 15, 2008.

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 Colbert'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.

Colbert radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Colbert, GA?

KGSP (Greer, SC), about 81 miles northeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Colbert?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Colbert the lowest scan from KGSP is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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