Pooler, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pooler, Chatham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pooler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 219 days in the Inland Chatham forecast zone and Chatham County — the most common reported hazard around Pooler, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and lightning casualties & damage (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 219 | Jun 2026 | Aug 8, 2023 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 44 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 1999 · $7.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 39 | Jul 2025 | Jun 12, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 2 | Aug 2025 | Apr 23, 2018 · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Inland Chatham forecast zone and Chatham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pooler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 40 miles north-northeast. 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 Pooler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 40 mi north-northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 115 mi south-southwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 128 mi north | 14,000 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 Pooler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pooler, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 263 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 5, 1993.
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 Pooler'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.
Pooler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pooler, GA?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 40 miles north-northeast. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pooler?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pooler the lowest scan from KCLX is about 2,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Pooler 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 Pooler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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