Milstead, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milstead, Rockdale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milstead?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 53 days in the Rockdale forecast zone and Rockdale County — the most common reported hazard around Milstead, mostly in June and April. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and lightning casualties & damage (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Mar 2026 | Jan 5, 2007 · $350,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jul 2012 | Mar 31, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2012 | Jul 31, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2020 | Jul 6, 2005 · $150,000 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 Rockdale forecast zone and Rockdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Milstead get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Milstead, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Covington weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Milstead?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 40 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Milstead | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 40 mi southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 79 mi south-southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 131 mi northeast | 14,500 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 Milstead
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milstead, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 24, 1975, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 29, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 355 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 18, 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 Milstead'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.
Milstead radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milstead, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 40 miles southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milstead?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milstead the lowest scan from KFFC is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milstead 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 Milstead, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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