Flovilla, GA Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Flovilla?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Butts forecast zone and Butts County — the most common reported hazard around Flovilla, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds81Jul 2025Apr 4, 2011 · 2 deaths · $200,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms16Oct 2020Sep 11, 2017 · $75,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat12Jul 2012—
Heavy snow & winter storms10Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $150,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet4Feb 2014Feb 12, 2014 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage4Aug 2010Aug 20, 2010 · $150,000 damage
Flooding3Nov 2009Mar 8, 1998 · $10,000 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 Butts forecast zone and Butts County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Flovilla?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 39 miles west-northwest. 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 FlovillaView
KFFC
Atlanta, GA
39 mi west-northwest2,600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA
51 mi southeast3,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMXX
Maxwell AFB, AL
120 mi west-southwest12,800 ftLimited — 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 Flovilla

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flovilla, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 5 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 29, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 18, 2013.

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 Flovilla'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.

Flovilla radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Flovilla, GA?

KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 39 miles west-northwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 51 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Flovilla?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flovilla the lowest scan from KFFC is about 2,600 ft up.

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

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