Eastman, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eastman, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eastman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County — the most common reported hazard around Eastman, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Aug 2024 | May 2, 2003 · $175,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2021 | Mar 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2009 | Sep 27, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Mar 2009 | Jun 26, 2006 · $75,000 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 Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Eastman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 35 miles north-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 Eastman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 35 mi north-northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 91 mi south | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 114 mi northwest | 11,800 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 Eastman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eastman, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 5 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 110 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 25, 2015.
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 Eastman'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.
Eastman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eastman, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 35 miles north-northwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eastman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eastman the lowest scan from KJGX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eastman 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 Eastman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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