Kennesaw State University, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Kennesaw State University, Cobb 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 Kennesaw State University?

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 State University, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (45 days) and flash flooding (28 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds156Jun 2025Jun 18, 2011 · 1 death · $30,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage45May 2017Jul 13, 2010 · 2 deaths
Flash flooding28Sep 2021Jul 11, 2005 · $6.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms19Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $250,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms17Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Flooding13Oct 2009Sep 21, 2009 · $13 million damage
Excessive heat11Jul 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 State University get?

A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Kennesaw State University, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dallas 7 Ne weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.01.00.80.71.20.10.0

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 State University?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 47 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Kennesaw State UniversityView
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		47 mi south3,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KHTX
Huntsville, AL		105 mi northwest10,400 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		118 mi southeast12,400 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 Kennesaw State University

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kennesaw State University, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.

Hail: 556 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 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 State University'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 State University radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Kennesaw State University, GA?

KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 47 miles south. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Kennesaw State University?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kennesaw State University the lowest scan from KFFC is about 3,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Kennesaw State University 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 State University, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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