Oak Park, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oak Park, Emanuel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oak Park?
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 Oak Park, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2025 | Dec 25, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2011 | Aug 14, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2018 | Jul 29, 2018 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2014 | Dec 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 Oak Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 64 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Oak Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 64 mi west-northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 77 mi east-northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 109 mi south-southwest | 11,000 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 Oak Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oak Park, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on May 11, 2008, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 11 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 108 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 February 14, 1984.
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 Oak Park'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.
Oak Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oak Park, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 64 miles west-northwest. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oak Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oak Park the lowest scan from KJGX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oak Park 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 Oak Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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