Kite, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kite, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kite?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Kite, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (15 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Mar 2026 | Jun 18, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 15 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Apr 2015 | Jun 10, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2013 | Apr 2, 2009 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Feb 2016 | Jul 4, 2013 · $50,000 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 Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kite?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 49 miles west. 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 Kite | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 49 mi west | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 86 mi east | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 118 mi northeast | 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 Kite
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kite, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F3 on January 13, 1972, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 6, 2022, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on December 28, 2005.
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 Kite'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.
Kite radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kite, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 49 miles west. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kite?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kite the lowest scan from KJGX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kite 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 Kite, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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