Hannahs Mill, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hannahs Mill, Upson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hannahs Mill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Upson forecast zone and Upson County — the most common reported hazard around Hannahs Mill, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (20 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | May 2, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Apr 2017 | Mar 31, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Mar 2023 | Jul 10, 2005 · $700,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2009 | Jul 10, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $150,000 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 Upson forecast zone and Upson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hannahs Mill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 32 miles north-northwest. 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 Hannahs Mill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 32 mi north-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 60 mi east-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 89 mi west-southwest | 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 Hannahs Mill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hannahs Mill, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2019, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 25, 2025, which passed about 3 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on January 2, 2006.
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 Hannahs Mill'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.
Hannahs Mill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hannahs Mill, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 32 miles north-northwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hannahs Mill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hannahs Mill the lowest scan from KFFC is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hannahs Mill 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 Hannahs Mill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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