Forest Park, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Forest Park, Clayton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Forest Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Clayton forecast zone and Clayton County — the most common reported hazard around Forest Park, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (18 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2025 | Mar 1, 2021 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jun 2010 | Jul 1, 2007 · $300,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Oct 2020 | Sep 16, 2004 · $2.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 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 Clayton forecast zone and Clayton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Forest Park get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Forest Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap weather station 4.8 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 Forest Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 21 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 Forest Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 21 mi southwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 88 mi southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 112 mi southwest | 11,400 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 Forest Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Forest Park, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an EF4 on March 25, 2021, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 29, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 479 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 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 Forest Park'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.
Forest Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Forest Park, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 21 miles southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Forest Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Forest Park the lowest scan from KFFC is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Forest Park 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 Forest Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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