Dawsonville, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dawsonville, Dawson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dawsonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Dawson forecast zone and Dawson County — the most common reported hazard around Dawsonville, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Mar 2026 | Jul 21, 2018 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Oct 2020 | Sep 16, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2014 | Jul 11, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Dawson forecast zone and Dawson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dawsonville get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Dawsonville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dahlonega 4Wsw weather station 7.8 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 Dawsonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 78 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 Dawsonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 78 mi south-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 117 mi west-northwest | 12,200 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 Dawsonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dawsonville, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 5 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Dawsonville'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.
Dawsonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dawsonville, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 78 miles south-southwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dawsonville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dawsonville the lowest scan from KFFC is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dawsonville 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 Dawsonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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