Fitzgerald, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Fitzgerald, Ben Hill 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 Fitzgerald?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Ben Hill forecast zone and Ben Hill County — the most common reported hazard around Fitzgerald, mostly in June and May. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (10 days) and flash flooding (6 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	57	Jun 2026	Mar 20, 2003 · $150,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	10	Sep 2024	Sep 26, 2024 · $110 million damage
Flash flooding	6	Jun 2026	Mar 30, 2000 · $250,000 damage
Flooding	4	Dec 2018	Mar 8, 1998 · $75,000 damage
Excessive heat	3	Aug 2023	—
Ice storms & sleet	2	Jan 2011	Jan 29, 2005 · $5,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	2	Jan 2025	—
High winds	1	Apr 1998	Apr 19, 1998 · $40,000 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 Ben Hill forecast zone and Ben Hill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Fitzgerald?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 59 miles south-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 Fitzgerald	View
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	59 mi south-southeast	4,400 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJGX Robins AFB, GA	67 mi north	5,300 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTLH Tallahassee, FL	111 mi southwest	11,300 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 Fitzgerald

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fitzgerald, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 123 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 11, 2019.

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 Fitzgerald'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.

Fitzgerald radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Fitzgerald, GA?

KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 59 miles south-southeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Fitzgerald?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Fitzgerald the lowest scan from KVAX is about 4,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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