Norristown, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Norristown, Emanuel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Norristown?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Emanuel forecast zone and Emanuel County — the most common reported hazard around Norristown, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds76Jun 2025Dec 25, 2006 · $150,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms18Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $300,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Heavy snow & winter storms6Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $5,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage6Aug 2011Aug 14, 2010 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding4Jul 2018Jul 29, 2018 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet3Feb 2014Dec 26, 2004 · $25,000 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 Emanuel forecast zone and Emanuel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Norristown?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 51 miles west-northwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over NorristownView
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		51 mi west-northwest3,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCLX
Charleston, SC		85 mi east7,600 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		116 mi south-southwest12,000 ftLimited — 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 Norristown

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Norristown, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on May 11, 2008, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 18 miles south of town.

Hail: 105 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on December 28, 2005.

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 Norristown'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.

Norristown radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Norristown, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 51 miles west-northwest. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Norristown?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Norristown the lowest scan from KJGX is about 3,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Norristown 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 Norristown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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