Ellaville, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Ellaville, Schley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Ellaville?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 30 days in the Schley forecast zone and Schley County — the most common reported hazard around Ellaville, mostly in June and May. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds30Jun 2025Apr 5, 2011 · $50,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms16Oct 2020Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Heavy snow & winter storms4Jan 2014Jan 28, 2005 · $25,000 damage
Flooding3Dec 2009Mar 8, 1998 · $10,000 damage
High winds1Sep 2004Sep 6, 2004 · $25,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage1Jul 2016Jul 6, 2016 · $25,000 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 Schley forecast zone and Schley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Ellaville?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 64 miles east-northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over EllavilleView
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		64 mi east-northeast4,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		79 mi north6,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		86 mi southwest7,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Ellaville

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ellaville, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 13, 1954, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 25 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 70 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on December 28, 2005.

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 Ellaville'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.

Ellaville radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Ellaville, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 64 miles east-northeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Ellaville?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ellaville the lowest scan from KJGX is about 4,900 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Ellaville 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 Ellaville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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