Milan, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milan, Telfair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Telfair forecast zone and Telfair County — the most common reported hazard around Milan, mostly in May and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Sep 2023 | Apr 5, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Dec 2009 | Feb 4, 1998 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Mar 2020 | Mar 27, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2014 | Apr 9, 1998 · $50,000 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 Telfair forecast zone and Telfair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Milan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 48 miles north-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 Milan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 48 mi north-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 78 mi south | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 126 mi east-northeast | 13,700 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 Milan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milan, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 17 miles west of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 80 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 9, 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 Milan'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.
Milan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milan, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 48 miles north-northwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Milan?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Milan the lowest scan from KJGX is about 3,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Milan 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 Milan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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