Maysville, GA Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Maysville?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Banks forecast zone and Banks County — the most common reported hazard around Maysville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (25 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds74Jun 2025Jul 8, 2008 · 1 death · $30,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms25Jan 2026Mar 1, 2009 · $25,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms16Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $150,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Ice storms & sleet13Jan 2026Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Flash flooding11Oct 2020Aug 8, 2005 · $175,000 damage
Flooding3Jan 2009Jan 6, 2009 · $1,000 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 Banks forecast zone and Banks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Maysville?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 85 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MaysvilleView
KFFC
Atlanta, GA
85 mi southwest7,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGSP
Greer, SC
87 mi east-northeast7,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA
110 mi south11,100 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 Maysville

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maysville, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 2, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Maysville'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.

Maysville radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Maysville, GA?

KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 85 miles southwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Maysville?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maysville the lowest scan from KFFC is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Maysville 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 Maysville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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