Reed Creek, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Reed Creek, Hart 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 Reed Creek?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Hart forecast zone and Hart County — the most common reported hazard around Reed Creek, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (16 days) and ice storms & sleet (10 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds84Jun 2026Mar 26, 2021 · $200,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms16Jan 2026—
Ice storms & sleet10Jan 2026Dec 4, 2002 · $500,000 damage
High winds9Sep 2017Sep 11, 2017 · $10,000 damage
Flash flooding9Feb 2020Feb 6, 2020 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Feb 2026Jan 7, 1996 · 1 death
Flooding6Feb 2020Feb 6, 2020 · $25,000 damage
Excessive heat3Jul 2012—

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

Which radars cover Reed Creek?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 50 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Reed CreekView
KGSP
Greer, SC		50 mi northeast3,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCAE
Columbia, SC		108 mi east-southeast10,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		121 mi southwest12,800 ftLimited — 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 Reed Creek

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Reed Creek, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 3, 2023, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 258 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 15, 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 Reed Creek'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.

Reed Creek radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Reed Creek, GA?

KGSP (Greer, SC), about 50 miles northeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Reed Creek?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Reed Creek the lowest scan from KGSP is about 3,500 ft up.

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

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