Hiawassee, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hiawassee, Towns County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hiawassee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 35 days in the Towns forecast zone and Towns County — the most common reported hazard around Hiawassee, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Jul 2023 | Mar 5, 2013 · $30,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Wildfires | 11 | Dec 2016 | Nov 11, 2016 · $879,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2018 | Sep 16, 2004 · $500,000 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 Towns forecast zone and Towns County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hiawassee get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Hiawassee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blairsville Exp Stn weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hiawassee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 87 miles east. 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 Hiawassee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 87 mi east | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 87 mi north-northeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 119 mi south-southwest | 12,600 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 Hiawassee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hiawassee, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 7, 1998.
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 Hiawassee'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.
Hiawassee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hiawassee, GA?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 87 miles east. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hiawassee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hiawassee the lowest scan from KGSP is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hiawassee 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 Hiawassee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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