Donalsonville, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Donalsonville, Seminole County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Donalsonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Seminole forecast zone and Seminole County — the most common reported hazard around Donalsonville, mostly in June and March. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (12 days) and flash flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Mar 2026 | Mar 20, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 12 | Sep 2024 | Oct 10, 2018 · 1 death · $800 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2021 | Sep 15, 2002 · $7.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | May 2023 | Mar 8, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2014 | Apr 5, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 1997 | Apr 11, 1997 · $2,000 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 Seminole forecast zone and Seminole County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Donalsonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 45 miles 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 Donalsonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 45 mi northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 55 mi southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 70 mi west-southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
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 Donalsonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Donalsonville, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 22, 2005, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 55 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Donalsonville'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.
Donalsonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Donalsonville, GA?
KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 45 miles northwest. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Donalsonville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Donalsonville 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 Donalsonville 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 Donalsonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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