Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, Chattahoochee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cusseta-Chattahoochee County?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 31 days in the Chattahoochee forecast zone and Chattahoochee County — the most common reported hazard around Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Jun 2020 | Apr 8, 2020 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2017 | Dec 24, 2015 · $56,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Dec 2009 | Dec 14, 2009 · $3,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2007 | Jun 12, 2007 · $5,000 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 Chattahoochee forecast zone and Chattahoochee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cusseta-Chattahoochee County?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL), about 60 miles west-northwest. 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 Cusseta-Chattahoochee County | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 60 mi west-northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 71 mi north | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 73 mi south-southwest | 6,000 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 Cusseta-Chattahoochee County
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2019, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 6, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 11, 2007.
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 Cusseta-Chattahoochee County'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.
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, GA?
KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL), about 60 miles west-northwest. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cusseta-Chattahoochee County the lowest scan from KMXX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cusseta-Chattahoochee County 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 Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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