Riddleville, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Riddleville, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Riddleville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Riddleville, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Mar 2026 | May 11, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Sep 2021 | Sep 17, 2020 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2009 | Feb 4, 1998 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 · $100,000 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Riddleville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 43 miles west-southwest. 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 Riddleville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 43 mi west-southwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 96 mi east | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 115 mi west-northwest | 11,800 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 Riddleville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Riddleville, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an EF3 on February 18, 2009, which passed about 25 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on January 4, 2023, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Riddleville'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.
Riddleville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Riddleville, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 43 miles west-southwest. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Riddleville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Riddleville the lowest scan from KJGX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Riddleville 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 Riddleville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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