Mountain City, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountain City, Rabun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountain City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Rabun forecast zone and Rabun County — the most common reported hazard around Mountain City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Mar 2026 | Jul 2, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 36 | Jan 2022 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jan 2026 | Oct 11, 2020 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Sep 2024 | Sep 16, 2004 · $4.6 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Aug 2006 | Sep 17, 2004 · $100,000 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 Rabun forecast zone and Rabun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mountain City get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Mountain City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clayton 1 Ssw weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 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 Mountain City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 66 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 Mountain City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 66 mi east | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 86 mi north | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 127 mi south-southwest | 14,000 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 Mountain City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mountain City, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 15 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 28, 2002.
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 Mountain City'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.
Mountain City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountain City, GA?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 66 miles east. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mountain City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mountain City the lowest scan from KGSP is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mountain City 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 Mountain City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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