Dasher, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dasher, Lowndes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dasher?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 188 days in the Lowndes forecast zone and Lowndes County — the most common reported hazard around Dasher, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 188 | May 2026 | Mar 27, 2024 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Aug 2025 | Nov 6, 2024 · $5.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 15 | Sep 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 · 2 deaths · $600 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jul 2023 | Sep 7, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Jan 2017 | Apr 2, 2009 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | 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 Lowndes forecast zone and Lowndes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dasher?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 17 miles northeast. 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 Dasher | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 17 mi northeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 70 mi west-southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 92 mi east | 8,500 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 Dasher
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dasher, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and December. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1988, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on February 4, 2024, which passed about 2 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 24, 2021.
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 Dasher'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.
Dasher radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dasher, GA?
KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 17 miles northeast. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Dasher?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Dasher the lowest scan from KVAX is about 900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Dasher 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 Dasher, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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