Odum, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Odum, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Odum?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Odum, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (10 days) and flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 10 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2024 | Dec 17, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jun 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Sep 2020 | Oct 25, 1997 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Aug 2013 | Aug 19, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Odum?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 79 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 Odum | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 79 mi southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 84 mi south-southeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 89 mi northeast | 8,100 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 Odum
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Odum, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F2 on April 9, 1998, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on January 22, 2023, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 128 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 5, 2012.
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 Odum'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.
Odum radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Odum, GA?
KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 79 miles southwest. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Odum?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Odum the lowest scan from KVAX is about 6,800 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Odum 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 Odum, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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