Dixie, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dixie, Brooks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dixie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Brooks forecast zone and Brooks County — the most common reported hazard around Dixie, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (15 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Mar 2026 | Jul 9, 2005 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 15 | Sep 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 · $110 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | May 2026 | Jun 11, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2023 | Mar 8, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Mar 2000 | Mar 26, 2000 · 2 deaths |
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 Brooks forecast zone and Brooks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dixie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 40 miles east. 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 Dixie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 40 mi east | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 48 mi southwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 116 mi west-northwest | 12,000 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 Dixie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dixie, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 9, 2024, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 88 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on January 28, 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 Dixie'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.
Dixie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dixie, GA?
KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 40 miles east. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 48 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Dixie?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Dixie the lowest scan from KVAX is about 2,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Dixie 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 Dixie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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