Millen, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Millen, Jenkins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Millen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Jenkins forecast zone and Jenkins County — the most common reported hazard around Millen, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (5 days) and ice storms & sleet (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Apr 2025 | May 11, 2008 · $780,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2006 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2014 | Jan 10, 2011 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2024 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Oct 2008 | Oct 24, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 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 Jenkins forecast zone and Jenkins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Millen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 53 miles east. 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 Millen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 53 mi east | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 82 mi west | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 92 mi north-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Millen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Millen, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in January and September. The strongest was an F3 on January 13, 1972, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 16, 2025, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 5, 2009.
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 Millen'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.
Millen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Millen, GA?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 53 miles east. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Millen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Millen the lowest scan from KCLX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Millen 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 Millen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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