Faceville, GA Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Faceville?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County — the most common reported hazard around Faceville, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (15 days) and flash flooding (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds133Jun 2026Jan 2, 2017 · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms15Sep 2024Oct 10, 2018 · $800 million damage
Flash flooding9Aug 2022Aug 23, 2008 · $200,000 damage
Flooding6Jan 2016Mar 8, 1998 · $25 million damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2023—
Extreme cold & wind chill2Feb 2026—
Lightning casualties & damage2Jul 2013Jul 22, 2013 · 1 death
High winds1Jan 2012Jan 10, 2012 · $5,000 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 Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Faceville?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 31 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over FacevilleView
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL
31 mi southeast1,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL
69 mi northwest5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL
77 mi west6,600 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 Faceville

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Faceville, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on December 28, 1968, which touched down near town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 3, 2002.

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 Faceville'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.

Faceville radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Faceville, GA?

KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 31 miles southeast. KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Faceville?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Faceville the lowest scan from KTLH is about 1,900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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