Coolidge, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coolidge, Thomas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coolidge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County — the most common reported hazard around Coolidge, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Mar 2026 | Jun 22, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | May 2026 | Aug 23, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 14 | Sep 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 · $105 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2024 | Mar 8, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2012 | Aug 8, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Coolidge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 50 miles south-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 Coolidge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 50 mi south-southwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 52 mi east | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 99 mi west-northwest | 9,500 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 Coolidge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coolidge, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on February 13, 2000, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2023.
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 Coolidge'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.
Coolidge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coolidge, GA?
KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 50 miles south-southwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Coolidge?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Coolidge the lowest scan from KTLH is about 3,600 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Coolidge 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 Coolidge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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