Hahira, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hahira, Lowndes 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 Hahira?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 188 days in the Lowndes forecast zone and Lowndes County — the most common reported hazard around Hahira, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (15 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds188May 2026Mar 27, 2024 · $3.5 million damage
Flash flooding25Aug 2025Nov 6, 2024 · $5.0 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms15Sep 2024Sep 26, 2024 · 2 deaths · $600 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage12Jul 2023Sep 7, 2014 · 1 death
Flooding7Jan 2017Apr 2, 2009 · $2.5 million damage
Excessive heat7Aug 2023—
Heavy snow & winter storms3Jan 2025Jan 28, 2014 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill1Feb 2026—

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 Lowndes forecast zone and Lowndes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Hahira?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 23 miles east-southeast. 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 HahiraView
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		23 mi east-southeast1,300 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		70 mi southwest5,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL		106 mi east-southeast10,400 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 Hahira

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hahira, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 6 miles north-northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 3, 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 Hahira'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.

Hahira radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hahira, GA?

KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 23 miles east-southeast. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Hahira?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Hahira the lowest scan from KVAX is about 1,300 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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