Ellenton, GA Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Ellenton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Colquitt forecast zone and Colquitt County — the most common reported hazard around Ellenton, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (14 days) and flash flooding (13 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	113	Jun 2026	Apr 5, 2011 · 1 death · $25,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	14	Sep 2024	Sep 26, 2024 · 1 death · $105 million damage
Flash flooding	13	Sep 2024	Jul 11, 2005 · $1.3 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	5	Jul 2022	Jul 3, 2020 · 1 death
Excessive heat	4	Aug 2023	—
Flooding	2	Mar 2016	Mar 8, 1998 · $1.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	2	Jan 2025	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	2	Feb 2026	—

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 Colquitt forecast zone and Colquitt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Ellenton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 40 miles east-southeast. 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 Ellenton	View
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	40 mi east-southeast	2,600 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTLH Tallahassee, FL	70 mi southwest	5,600 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJGX Robins AFB, GA	104 mi north	10,300 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 Ellenton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ellenton, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 126 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2023.

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 Ellenton'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.

Ellenton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Ellenton, GA?

KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 40 miles east-southeast. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Ellenton?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ellenton the lowest scan from KVAX is about 2,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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