Lakeview, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lakeview, Catoosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lakeview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Catoosa forecast zone and Catoosa County — the most common reported hazard around Lakeview, 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 | 75 | Jun 2025 | Apr 12, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2025 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Mar 2021 | May 6, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2011 | Sep 21, 2009 · $1.0 million 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 Catoosa forecast zone and Catoosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lakeview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 47 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 Lakeview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 47 mi west | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 115 mi northwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 118 mi south-southeast | 12,400 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 Lakeview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lakeview, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 25, 2023, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 235 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Lakeview'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.
Lakeview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lakeview, GA?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 47 miles west. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lakeview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lakeview the lowest scan from KHTX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lakeview 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 Lakeview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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