Dallas, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dallas, Paulding County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dallas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Paulding forecast zone and Paulding County — the most common reported hazard around Dallas, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Mar 2026 | Jan 11, 2020 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2018 | Jan 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Sep 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Dec 2021 | Sep 20, 2009 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Mar 2021 | Sep 21, 2009 · $2.5 million 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 Paulding forecast zone and Paulding County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dallas get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Dallas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dallas 7 Ne weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 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 Dallas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 41 miles south-southeast. 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 Dallas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 41 mi south-southeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 100 mi northwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 110 mi south-southwest | 11,100 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 Dallas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dallas, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 15, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 429 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1995.
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 Dallas'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.
Dallas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dallas, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 41 miles south-southeast. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dallas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dallas the lowest scan from KFFC is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dallas 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 Dallas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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