Lilly, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lilly, Dooly County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lilly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Dooly forecast zone and Dooly County — the most common reported hazard around Lilly, 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 | 57 | Mar 2026 | Jun 22, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 15 | Oct 2018 | Sep 11, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Dec 2009 | Mar 8, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Oct 2019 | Mar 27, 2005 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2004 | Sep 6, 2004 · $250,000 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 Dooly forecast zone and Dooly County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lilly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 48 miles northeast. 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 Lilly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 48 mi northeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 93 mi north-northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 101 mi south-southeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Lilly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lilly, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on March 1, 2007, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 3, 2024, which passed about 15 miles south of town.
Hail: 95 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 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 Lilly'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.
Lilly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lilly, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 48 miles northeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lilly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lilly the lowest scan from KJGX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lilly 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 Lilly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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