Ivey, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ivey, Wilkinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ivey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Wilkinson forecast zone and Wilkinson County — the most common reported hazard around Ivey, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Aug 2024 | Jul 4, 2015 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2009 | Feb 4, 1998 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2004 | Sep 6, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Wilkinson forecast zone and Wilkinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ivey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 17 miles south. 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 Ivey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 17 mi south | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 80 mi west-northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 132 mi east | 14,900 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 Ivey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ivey, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on November 22, 1992, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 12 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Ivey'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.
Ivey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ivey, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 17 miles south. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ivey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ivey the lowest scan from KJGX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ivey 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 Ivey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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