Denton, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Denton, Jeff Davis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Denton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Jeff Davis forecast zone and Jeff Davis County — the most common reported hazard around Denton, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (6 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2002 · $80,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2026 | Mar 1, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2026 | Mar 8, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Jeff Davis forecast zone and Jeff Davis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Denton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 60 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 Denton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 60 mi south-southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 76 mi north-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 104 mi southeast | 10,100 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 Denton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Denton, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F3 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 88 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 March 20, 2003.
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 Denton'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.
Denton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Denton, GA?
KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 60 miles south-southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Denton?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Denton the lowest scan from KVAX is about 4,600 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Denton 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 Denton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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