Lilburn, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lilburn, Gwinnett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lilburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 178 days in the Gwinnett forecast zone and Gwinnett County — the most common reported hazard around Lilburn, mostly in July and June. Next come lightning casualties & damage (95 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 178 | Jul 2025 | Feb 26, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 95 | Jul 2022 | Jun 27, 2004 · 3 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Aug 2023 | Sep 21, 2009 · 1 death · $630,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $350,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Oct 28, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | 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 Gwinnett forecast zone and Gwinnett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lilburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 44 miles southwest. 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 Lilburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 44 mi southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 95 mi south-southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 129 mi east-northeast | 14,300 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 Lilburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lilburn, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which passed about 11 miles west of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 492 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on April 18, 1978.
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 Lilburn'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.
Lilburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lilburn, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 44 miles southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lilburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lilburn the lowest scan from KFFC is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lilburn 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 Lilburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.