Nicholson, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nicholson, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nicholson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Nicholson, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Nov 2025 | Mar 21, 2017 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Mar 1, 2009 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 15 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Apr 2025 | Feb 23, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Oct 2020 | Sep 21, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nicholson get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Nicholson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danielsville weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 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 Nicholson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 84 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 Nicholson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 84 mi southwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 87 mi northeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 100 mi south | 9,600 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 Nicholson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nicholson, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 3, 2023, which passed about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 231 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 March 15, 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 Nicholson'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.
Nicholson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nicholson, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 84 miles southwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nicholson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nicholson the lowest scan from KFFC is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Nicholson 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 Nicholson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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