Metter, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Metter, Candler 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 Metter?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Candler forecast zone and Candler County — the most common reported hazard around Metter, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (6 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (6 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	70	Jun 2026	Sep 25, 2011 · $60,000 damage
Excessive heat	6	Jul 2010	—
Hurricanes & tropical storms	6	Sep 2024	—
Flash flooding	6	May 2025	Aug 30, 2023 · $60,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	4	Feb 2014	Jan 10, 2011 · $25,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	4	Jan 2025	—
Lightning casualties & damage	4	Jun 2026	Jun 14, 2026 · $150,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	3	Feb 2026	—

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 Candler forecast zone and Candler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Metter?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 62 miles east-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 Metter	View
KCLX Charleston, SC	62 mi east-northeast	4,800 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJGX Robins AFB, GA	78 mi west-northwest	6,600 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	118 mi south-southwest	12,400 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 Metter

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Metter, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 11, 2008, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on February 14, 1984.

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 Metter'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.

Metter radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Metter, GA?

KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 62 miles east-northeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Metter?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Metter the lowest scan from KCLX is about 4,800 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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