Henderson, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Henderson, Chatham 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 Henderson?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 219 days in the Inland Chatham forecast zone and Chatham County — the most common reported hazard around Henderson, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and lightning casualties & damage (39 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	219	Jun 2026	Aug 8, 2023 · 1 death
Flash flooding	44	May 2026	Jun 29, 1999 · $7.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	39	Jul 2025	Jun 12, 2021 · 1 death
Flooding	2	Aug 2025	Apr 23, 2018 · $2,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	2	Jan 2025	—

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

Which radars cover Henderson?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 47 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 Henderson	View
KCLX Charleston, SC	47 mi north-northeast	3,200 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJAX Jacksonville, FL	108 mi south-southwest	10,900 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	128 mi southwest	14,100 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 Henderson

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Henderson, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 243 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 5, 1993.

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 Henderson'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.

Henderson radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Henderson, GA?

KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 47 miles north-northeast. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Henderson?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Henderson the lowest scan from KCLX is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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