Rincon, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Rincon, Effingham 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 Rincon?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 168 days in the Effingham forecast zone and Effingham County — the most common reported hazard around Rincon, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (15 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds168Jun 2026Jun 27, 2010 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage15Jul 2025Jul 9, 2017 · $50,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms9Sep 2024Jun 6, 2013 · $1,000 damage
Flash flooding6Aug 2025Aug 6, 2024 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2006—
Flooding4Aug 2024—
Heavy snow & winter storms4Jan 2026—
High winds3Mar 2008Mar 8, 2008 · $2,000 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 Effingham forecast zone and Effingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Rincon?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 27 miles north-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 RinconView
KCLX
Charleston, SC		27 mi north-northeast1,600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCAE
Columbia, SC		115 mi north11,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		126 mi west-northwest13,800 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 Rincon

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rincon, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 5, 2022.

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 Rincon'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.

Rincon radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Rincon, GA?

KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 27 miles north-northeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Rincon?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Rincon the lowest scan from KCLX is about 1,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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