Glenwood, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Glenwood, Wheeler 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 Glenwood?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Wheeler forecast zone and Wheeler County — the most common reported hazard around Glenwood, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	51	Jul 2024	May 24, 2008 · $25,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	17	Sep 2024	Aug 30, 2023 · $15,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	13	Jan 2003	—
Excessive heat	11	Jul 2012	—
Flooding	6	Dec 2009	Feb 4, 1998 · $20,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	4	Jan 2018	—
High winds	2	Sep 2004	Sep 6, 2004 · $375,000 damage
Flash flooding	1	Jan 2017	—

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 Wheeler forecast zone and Wheeler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Glenwood?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 52 miles 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.

Radar	Distance	Lowest beam over Glenwood	View
KJGX Robins AFB, GA	52 mi northwest	3,800 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	91 mi south-southwest	8,400 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCLX Charleston, SC	101 mi east-northeast	9,700 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 Glenwood

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glenwood, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles south of town.

Hail: 101 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 18, 1986.

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 Glenwood'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.

Glenwood radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Glenwood, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 52 miles northwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Glenwood?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Glenwood the lowest scan from KJGX is about 3,800 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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