Hawkinsville, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hawkinsville, Pulaski 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 Hawkinsville?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 44 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Hawkinsville, mostly in June and April. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (15 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	44	Jun 2024	May 10, 2009 · $350,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	15	Oct 2018	Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	13	Jan 2003	—
Excessive heat	11	Jul 2012	—
Flooding	8	Dec 2009	Mar 8, 1998 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding	6	Sep 2021	Mar 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	5	Jan 2026	Jan 28, 2005 · $150,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	4	May 2012	Jun 11, 2008 · $75,000 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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Hawkinsville?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 27 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 Hawkinsville	View
KJGX Robins AFB, GA	27 mi north-northeast	1,600 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KFFC Atlanta, GA	97 mi northwest	9,100 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	101 mi south-southeast	9,800 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 Hawkinsville

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hawkinsville, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1953, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 12 miles east of town.

Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on March 19, 2003.

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 Hawkinsville'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.

Hawkinsville radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hawkinsville, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 27 miles north-northeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hawkinsville?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hawkinsville the lowest scan from KJGX is about 1,600 ft up.

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

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