Johns Creek, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Johns Creek, Fulton 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 Johns Creek?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 221 days in the North Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Johns Creek, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (67 days) and lightning casualties & damage (33 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds221Mar 2026Jul 10, 2003 · 3 deaths · $35,000 damage
Flash flooding67Sep 2023Sep 16, 2004 · $20 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage33Aug 2014Aug 26, 2007 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms17Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · 1 death · $250,000 damage
Flooding16Oct 2009Sep 21, 2009 · $48 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms16Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $350,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012Aug 1, 2007 · 1 death

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 North Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Johns Creek?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 51 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 Johns CreekView
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		51 mi south-southwest3,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		106 mi south-southeast10,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KHTX
Huntsville, AL		124 mi west-northwest13,400 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 Johns Creek

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Johns Creek, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles west of town.

Hail: 521 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 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 Johns Creek'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.

Johns Creek radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Johns Creek, GA?

KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 51 miles south-southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Johns Creek?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Johns Creek the lowest scan from KFFC is about 3,600 ft up.

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

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