Comer, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Comer, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Comer?
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 Comer, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Nov 2025 | Jul 23, 2000 · $300,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | Mar 1, 2009 · $600,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2014 | Jul 7, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2009 | Jun 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.
How much snow does Comer get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Comer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danielsville weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 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 Comer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 77 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 Comer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 77 mi northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 96 mi west-southwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 97 mi south | 9,100 ft | Fair — 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 Comer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Comer, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 3, 2023, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Comer'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.
Comer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Comer, GA?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 77 miles northeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Comer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Comer 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 Comer 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 Comer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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