Gordon, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gordon, Wilkinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gordon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Wilkinson forecast zone and Wilkinson County — the most common reported hazard around Gordon, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Aug 2024 | Jul 4, 2015 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2009 | Feb 4, 1998 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2004 | Sep 6, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Wilkinson forecast zone and Wilkinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gordon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 15 miles south. 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 Gordon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 15 mi south | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 79 mi west-northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 134 mi east | 15,200 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 Gordon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gordon, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on November 22, 1992, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 10 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 147 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 15, 2008.
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 Gordon'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.
Gordon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gordon, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 15 miles south. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gordon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gordon the lowest scan from KJGX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gordon 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 Gordon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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