Gumbranch, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gumbranch, Liberty County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gumbranch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Inland Liberty forecast zone and Liberty County — the most common reported hazard around Gumbranch, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (12 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jul 2025 | May 24, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jun 2019 | Jul 25, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2016 | Jul 14, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Aug 2024 | — |
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 Inland Liberty forecast zone and Liberty County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gumbranch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 68 miles north-northeast. 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 Gumbranch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 68 mi north-northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 93 mi south | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 102 mi southwest | 9,800 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 Gumbranch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gumbranch, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 20 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on January 9, 2024, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 4, 2012.
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 Gumbranch'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.
Gumbranch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gumbranch, GA?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 68 miles north-northeast. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Gumbranch?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Gumbranch the lowest scan from KCLX is about 5,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Gumbranch 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 Gumbranch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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