Macon-Bibb County, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Macon-Bibb County, Bibb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Macon-Bibb County?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Bibb forecast zone and Bibb County — the most common reported hazard around Macon-Bibb County, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and flooding (14 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds124Mar 2026Mar 18, 2013 · $450,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms17Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $300,000 damage
Flooding14Sep 2009Apr 2, 2009 · $30,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Lightning casualties & damage9Jul 2011Jun 26, 2011 · $150,000 damage
High winds7Oct 2008Sep 6, 2004 · $500,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms7Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $25,000 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 Bibb forecast zone and Bibb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Macon-Bibb County?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 22 miles east-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Macon-Bibb CountyView
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		22 mi east-southeast1,300 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		63 mi northwest4,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMXX
Maxwell AFB, AL		123 mi west13,300 ftLimited — 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 Macon-Bibb County

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Macon-Bibb County, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1953, which touched down about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 15, 2008.

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 Macon-Bibb County'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.

Macon-Bibb County radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Macon-Bibb County, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 22 miles east-southeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Macon-Bibb County?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Macon-Bibb County the lowest scan from KJGX is about 1,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Macon-Bibb County 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 Macon-Bibb County, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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