Guyton, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Guyton, Effingham 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 Guyton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 168 days in the Effingham forecast zone and Effingham County — the most common reported hazard around Guyton, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (15 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds168Jun 2026Jun 27, 2010 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage15Jul 2025Jul 9, 2017 · $50,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms9Sep 2024Jun 6, 2013 · $1,000 damage
Flash flooding6Aug 2025Aug 6, 2024 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2006—
Flooding4Aug 2024—
Heavy snow & winter storms4Jan 2026—
High winds3Mar 2008Mar 8, 2008 · $2,000 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 Effingham forecast zone and Effingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Guyton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 30 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over GuytonView
KCLX
Charleston, SC		30 mi northeast1,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCAE
Columbia, SC		113 mi north11,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		117 mi west-northwest12,200 ftLimited — 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 Guyton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Guyton, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 10 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 180 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 April 5, 2022.

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 Guyton'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.

Guyton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Guyton, GA?

KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 30 miles northeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Guyton?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Guyton the lowest scan from KCLX is about 1,800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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