Damascus, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Damascus, Early County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Damascus?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Early forecast zone and Early County — the most common reported hazard around Damascus, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (11 days) and flash flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2024 | Oct 10, 2018 · $650 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2025 | Sep 15, 2002 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2023 | Mar 8, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 1998 | Mar 8, 1998 · $1,000 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 Early forecast zone and Early County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Damascus?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 45 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 Damascus | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 45 mi west-northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 66 mi south-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 88 mi southwest | 7,900 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 Damascus
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Damascus, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in January and April. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 42 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 8, 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 Damascus'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.
Damascus radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Damascus, GA?
KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 45 miles west-northwest. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Damascus?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Damascus the lowest scan from KEOX is about 3,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Damascus 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 Damascus, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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