Pavo, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pavo, Thomas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pavo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County — the most common reported hazard around Pavo, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Mar 2026 | Jun 22, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | May 2026 | Aug 23, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 14 | Sep 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 · $105 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2024 | Mar 8, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2012 | Aug 8, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pavo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 44 miles east. 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 Pavo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 44 mi east | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 52 mi southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,700 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 Pavo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pavo, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 10 miles east-northeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on January 28, 1995.
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 Pavo'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.
Pavo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pavo, GA?
KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 44 miles east. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pavo?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pavo the lowest scan from KVAX is about 3,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Pavo 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 Pavo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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