Lindale, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lindale, Floyd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lindale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 171 days in the Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County — the most common reported hazard around Lindale, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (31 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 171 | Mar 2026 | Apr 27, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 31 | Jun 2018 | Jul 12, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2023 | May 6, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Dec 2017 | Jan 9, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | Aug 1, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2013 | May 7, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lindale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 67 miles south-southeast. 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 Lindale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 67 mi south-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 73 mi northwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 115 mi southwest | 11,900 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 Lindale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lindale, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 285 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1995.
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 Lindale'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.
Lindale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lindale, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 67 miles south-southeast. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lindale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lindale the lowest scan from KFFC is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lindale 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 Lindale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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