Kennesaw, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kennesaw, Cobb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kennesaw?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 156 days in the Cobb forecast zone and Cobb County — the most common reported hazard around Kennesaw, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (45 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 156 | Jun 2025 | Jun 18, 2011 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 45 | May 2017 | Jul 13, 2010 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2021 | Jul 11, 2005 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Oct 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 · $13 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
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 Cobb forecast zone and Cobb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kennesaw get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Kennesaw, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dallas 7 Ne weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 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 Kennesaw?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 46 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 Kennesaw | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 46 mi south | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 104 mi northwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 119 mi southeast | 12,500 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 Kennesaw
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kennesaw, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 535 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1995.
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 Kennesaw'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.
Kennesaw radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kennesaw, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 46 miles south. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kennesaw?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kennesaw the lowest scan from KFFC is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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