Menlo, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Menlo, Chattooga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Menlo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Chattooga forecast zone and Chattooga County — the most common reported hazard around Menlo, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Mar 2026 | May 6, 2003 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2025 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Sep 2022 | May 19, 2013 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Wildfires | 11 | Apr 2014 | Jan 26, 2014 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 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 Chattooga forecast zone and Chattooga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Menlo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 46 miles northwest. 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 Menlo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 46 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 93 mi southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 117 mi southwest | 12,300 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 Menlo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Menlo, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 27, 1973.
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 Menlo'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.
Menlo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Menlo, GA?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 46 miles northwest. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Menlo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Menlo the lowest scan from KHTX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Menlo 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 Menlo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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