Portal, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Portal, Bulloch County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Portal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the Bulloch forecast zone and Bulloch County — the most common reported hazard around Portal, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (15 days) and excessive heat (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 181 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2011 · $85,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Nov 2024 | Aug 30, 2023 · $55,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2024 | Oct 8, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2013 | Jun 18, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2014 | Jan 10, 2011 · $50,000 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 Bulloch forecast zone and Bulloch County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Portal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 52 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 Portal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 52 mi east | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 83 mi west | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 108 mi north-northeast | 10,800 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 Portal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Portal, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in January and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 11, 2008, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 126 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 2, 2008.
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 Portal'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.
Portal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Portal, GA?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 52 miles east. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Portal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Portal the lowest scan from KCLX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Portal 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 Portal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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