Hamilton, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hamilton, Harris County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hamilton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Harris forecast zone and Harris County — the most common reported hazard around Hamilton, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Mar 2026 | May 26, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2018 | Jun 11, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2018 | Jan 28, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Feb 2022 | Mar 3, 2001 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2009 | Mar 8, 1998 · $10,000 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 Harris forecast zone and Harris County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hamilton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 45 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 Hamilton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 45 mi north-northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 56 mi west-southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 89 mi east | 8,000 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 Hamilton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hamilton, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2019, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 217 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 23, 1983.
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 Hamilton'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.
Hamilton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamilton, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 45 miles north-northeast. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 56 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hamilton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hamilton the lowest scan from KFFC is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hamilton 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 Hamilton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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