New England, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New England, Dade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New England?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Dade forecast zone and Dade County — the most common reported hazard around New England, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | May 2025 | Apr 27, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2025 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Feb 2022 | Dec 25, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2009 | Sep 16, 2004 · $1.0 million 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 Dade forecast zone and Dade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New England get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to New England, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chickamauga 2 Sw weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 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 New England?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 34 miles west. 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 New England | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 34 mi west | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 110 mi north-northwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 120 mi south-southeast | 12,700 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 New England
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of New England, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 237 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1985.
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 New England'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.
New England radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New England, GA?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 34 miles west. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New England?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New England the lowest scan from KHTX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New England 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 New England, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Trenton, GA radar 3 mi
- Lookout Mountain, GA radar 8 mi
- Chickamauga, GA radar 11 mi
- Rossville, GA radar 12 mi
- Fort Oglethorpe, GA radar 13 mi
- LaFayette, GA radar 18 mi
- Ringgold, GA radar 20 mi
- Trion, GA radar 27 mi
- Varnell, GA radar 29 mi
- Dalton, GA radar 31 mi