Hartwell, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hartwell, Hart County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hartwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Hart forecast zone and Hart County — the most common reported hazard around Hartwell, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (16 days) and ice storms & sleet (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Mar 26, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2017 | Sep 11, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Feb 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | 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 Hart forecast zone and Hart County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hartwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 55 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Hartwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 55 mi northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 107 mi east-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 116 mi southwest | 12,100 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 Hartwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hartwell, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 3, 2023, which passed about 11 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 224 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 15, 2008.
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 Hartwell'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.
Hartwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hartwell, GA?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 55 miles northeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hartwell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hartwell the lowest scan from KGSP is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hartwell 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 Hartwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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