Ranger, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ranger, Gordon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ranger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Gordon forecast zone and Gordon County — the most common reported hazard around Ranger, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jul 2024 | May 1, 2002 · $12 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Aug 2023 | May 3, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Dec 2017 | Jan 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jan 2009 | Jul 11, 2005 · $10,000 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 Gordon forecast zone and Gordon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ranger get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Ranger, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Adairsville 5 Se weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ranger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 79 miles south. 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 Ranger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 79 mi south | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 83 mi west-northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 137 mi north-northeast | 15,700 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 Ranger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ranger, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 259 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 1, 1990.
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 Ranger'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.
Ranger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ranger, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 79 miles south. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ranger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ranger the lowest scan from KFFC is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ranger 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 Ranger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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