Jekyll Island, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Jekyll Island, Glynn 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 Jekyll Island?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Coastal Glynn forecast zone and Glynn County — the most common reported hazard around Jekyll Island, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (21 days) and coastal flooding (14 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds112May 2025Jul 27, 1998 · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms21Oct 2024—
Coastal flooding14Oct 2025—
Flooding12Jun 2026Sep 15, 2020 · $1,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage7Aug 2023Aug 19, 2001 · $8,000 damage
Flash flooding4Jul 2017Oct 7, 1996 · $12,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet2Jan 2014—
Heavy snow & winter storms2Jan 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 Coastal Glynn forecast zone and Glynn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Jekyll Island?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 43 miles south-southwest. 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 Jekyll IslandView
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL		43 mi south-southwest2,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		95 mi west8,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCLX
Charleston, SC		112 mi north-northeast11,500 ftLimited — 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 Jekyll Island

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jekyll Island, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 11, 2008, which passed about 24 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 30, 2023, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 74 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on April 24, 2000.

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 Jekyll Island'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.

Jekyll Island radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Jekyll Island, GA?

KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 43 miles south-southwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Jekyll Island?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Jekyll Island the lowest scan from KJAX is about 2,900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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