LaFayette, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for LaFayette, Walker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits LaFayette?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Walker forecast zone and Walker County — the most common reported hazard around LaFayette, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (22 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2025 | Jun 11, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2022 | Jan 28, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Mar 2021 | Sep 20, 2009 · $1.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2015 | Sep 5, 2015 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 11 | Oct 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 · $378,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 · $150,000 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 Walker forecast zone and Walker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does LaFayette get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to LaFayette, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chickamauga 2 Sw weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 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 LaFayette?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 48 miles west-northwest. 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 LaFayette | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 48 mi west-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 102 mi south-southeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 128 mi northwest | 14,200 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 LaFayette
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of LaFayette, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 16 miles west of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 261 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1985.
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 LaFayette'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.
LaFayette radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to LaFayette, GA?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 48 miles west-northwest. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in LaFayette?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over LaFayette the lowest scan from KHTX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for LaFayette 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 LaFayette, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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