Greensboro, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greensboro, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greensboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Greensboro, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jul 2025 | Jan 7, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $175,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Feb 2020 | Jun 13, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Mar 2011 | Mar 27, 2011 · $25,000 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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Greensboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 62 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 Greensboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 62 mi south | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 81 mi west | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,600 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 Greensboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Greensboro, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an F4 on November 22, 1992, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 17, 2021, which passed about 4 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Greensboro'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.
Greensboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greensboro, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 62 miles south. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Greensboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Greensboro the lowest scan from KJGX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Greensboro 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 Greensboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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