East Ellijay, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Ellijay, Gilmer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Ellijay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Gilmer forecast zone and Gilmer County — the most common reported hazard around East Ellijay, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | May 2025 | Jul 5, 2012 · $1.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Mar 2021 | Sep 16, 2004 · $2.8 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Nov 2016 | Nov 24, 2012 · $225,000 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 Gilmer forecast zone and Gilmer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Ellijay get?
A normal year brings about 2.9 inches of snow to East Ellijay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ellijay weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 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 East Ellijay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 90 miles south. 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 East Ellijay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 90 mi south | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 92 mi west-northwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 121 mi north-northeast | 12,800 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 East Ellijay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Ellijay, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 163 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 East Ellijay'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.
East Ellijay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Ellijay, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 90 miles south. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Ellijay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Ellijay the lowest scan from KFFC is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for East Ellijay 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 East Ellijay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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