Dahlonega, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dahlonega, Lumpkin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dahlonega?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Lumpkin forecast zone and Lumpkin County — the most common reported hazard around Dahlonega, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2025 | Jun 16, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $375,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2015 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 12 | Dec 2016 | Nov 10, 2008 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Mar 2021 | Sep 16, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
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 Lumpkin forecast zone and Lumpkin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dahlonega get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Dahlonega, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dahlonega 4Wsw weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 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 Dahlonega?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 87 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 Dahlonega | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 87 mi south-southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 103 mi east-northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 118 mi north-northeast | 12,400 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 Dahlonega
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dahlonega, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 8 miles west of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 2, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 254 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 7, 1998.
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 Dahlonega'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.
Dahlonega radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dahlonega, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 87 miles south-southwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dahlonega?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dahlonega the lowest scan from KFFC is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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