Higgston, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Higgston, Montgomery 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 Higgston?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 44 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Higgston, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds44Aug 2024Jun 22, 2000 · $213,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms18Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Flooding6Dec 2009Dec 24, 1997 · $15,000 damage
Flash flooding3Aug 2020Mar 27, 2005 · $50,000 damage
High winds2Sep 2004Sep 6, 2004 · $150,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms2Jan 2005Jan 28, 2005 · $25,000 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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Higgston?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 61 miles west-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HiggstonView
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		61 mi west-northwest4,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCLX
Charleston, SC		88 mi east-northeast8,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		97 mi south-southwest9,200 ftFair — 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 Higgston

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Higgston, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 11, 2008, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 96 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on February 14, 1984.

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 Higgston'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.

Higgston radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Higgston, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 61 miles west-northwest. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Higgston?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Higgston the lowest scan from KJGX is about 4,600 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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