Fairburn, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairburn, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 221 days in the South Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Fairburn, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (67 days) and lightning casualties & damage (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 221 | Mar 2026 | Jul 10, 2003 · 3 deaths · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 67 | Sep 2023 | Sep 16, 2004 · $20 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 33 | Aug 2014 | Aug 26, 2007 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Oct 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 · $48 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
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 South Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairburn get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Fairburn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 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 Fairburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 13 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 Fairburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 13 mi south | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 94 mi southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 99 mi southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — 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 Fairburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairburn, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on March 25, 2021, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 422 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 1988.
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 Fairburn'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.
Fairburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairburn, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 13 miles south. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairburn the lowest scan from KFFC is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairburn 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 Fairburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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