Gumlog, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gumlog, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gumlog?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Gumlog, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and ice storms & sleet (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2017 | Sep 11, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Feb 2020 | Apr 19, 2019 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2020 | Sep 7, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2012 | — |
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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gumlog?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 56 miles east-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 Gumlog | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 56 mi east-northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 115 mi southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 117 mi north | 12,200 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 Gumlog
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gumlog, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 8 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 3, 2023, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 250 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 8, 1957.
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 Gumlog'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.
Gumlog radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gumlog, GA?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 56 miles east-northeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gumlog?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gumlog the lowest scan from KGSP is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gumlog 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 Gumlog, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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