Phillipsburg, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Phillipsburg, Tift 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 Phillipsburg?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Tift forecast zone and Tift County — the most common reported hazard around Phillipsburg, mostly in June and April. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (12 days) and flooding (10 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds87Jun 2026Feb 28, 2009 · $150,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms12Sep 2024Sep 26, 2024 · $110 million damage
Flooding10Feb 2021Feb 23, 2013 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding6Sep 2024Aug 8, 2012 · $250,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage5Jun 2021Jun 30, 2007 · 1 death
Excessive heat3Aug 2023—
Heavy snow & winter storms2Jan 2025—
Ice storms & sleet1Jan 2011Jan 10, 2011 · $1,000 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 Tift forecast zone and Tift County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Phillipsburg?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 49 miles southeast. 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 PhillipsburgView
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		49 mi southeast3,400 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		86 mi north7,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		86 mi southwest7,700 ftFair — 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 Phillipsburg

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Phillipsburg, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F3 on May 11, 1952, which passed about 17 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 155 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2023.

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 Phillipsburg'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.

Phillipsburg radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Phillipsburg, GA?

KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 49 miles southeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Phillipsburg?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Phillipsburg the lowest scan from KVAX is about 3,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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