Flowery Branch, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flowery Branch, Hall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flowery Branch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Hall forecast zone and Hall County — the most common reported hazard around Flowery Branch, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (22 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Jun 2025 | Apr 6, 2016 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jul 2020 | Jul 28, 2005 · 2 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2023 | May 19, 2013 · $1.0 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 Hall forecast zone and Hall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Flowery Branch get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Flowery Branch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gainesville weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 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 Flowery Branch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 67 miles southwest. 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 Flowery Branch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 67 mi southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 109 mi east-northeast | 10,900 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 Flowery Branch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flowery Branch, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 14 miles north of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 2, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 383 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 7, 1998.
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 Flowery Branch'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.
Flowery Branch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flowery Branch, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 67 miles southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Flowery Branch?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flowery Branch the lowest scan from KFFC is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Flowery Branch 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 Flowery Branch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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