Jasper, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jasper, Pickens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jasper?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Pickens forecast zone and Pickens County — the most common reported hazard around Jasper, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Mar 2026 | Jul 20, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Feb 2020 | Sep 16, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2009 | Sep 16, 2004 · $250,000 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 Pickens forecast zone and Pickens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jasper get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Jasper, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jasper 1 Nnw weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 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 Jasper?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 77 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 Jasper | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 77 mi south | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 99 mi west-northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 129 mi east-northeast | 14,300 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 Jasper
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jasper, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 243 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Jasper'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.
Jasper radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jasper, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 77 miles south. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jasper?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jasper the lowest scan from KFFC is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jasper 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 Jasper, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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