Quitman, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Quitman, Brooks 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 Quitman?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Brooks forecast zone and Brooks County — the most common reported hazard around Quitman, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (15 days) and flash flooding (14 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	90	Mar 2026	Jul 9, 2005 · $75,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	15	Sep 2024	Sep 26, 2024 · $110 million damage
Flash flooding	14	May 2026	Jun 11, 2001 · $250,000 damage
Flooding	6	May 2023	Mar 8, 1998 · $150,000 damage
Excessive heat	5	Aug 2023	—
Heavy snow & winter storms	4	Jan 2025	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	1	Feb 2026	—
Lightning casualties & damage	1	Mar 2000	Mar 26, 2000 · 2 deaths

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 Brooks forecast zone and Brooks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Quitman?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 34 miles east-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 Quitman	View
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	34 mi east-northeast	2,100 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTLH Tallahassee, FL	53 mi west-southwest	3,800 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJAX Jacksonville, FL	112 mi east	11,500 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 Quitman

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quitman, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 15 miles north of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on February 4, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles west of town.

Hail: 88 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Quitman'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.

Quitman radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Quitman, GA?

KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 34 miles east-northeast. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 53 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Quitman?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Quitman the lowest scan from KVAX is about 2,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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