Rutledge, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rutledge, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rutledge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County — the most common reported hazard around Rutledge, mostly in July and June. 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 | 82 | Mar 2026 | Aug 20, 2002 · $450,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2011 | Aug 20, 2002 · $308,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2023 | Dec 30, 2015 · $334,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 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 Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rutledge get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Rutledge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Covington weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 Rutledge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 58 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 Rutledge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 58 mi west-southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 67 mi south-southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 118 mi northeast | 12,300 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 Rutledge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rutledge, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which passed about 17 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 18, 2009.
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 Rutledge'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.
Rutledge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rutledge, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 58 miles west-southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rutledge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rutledge the lowest scan from KFFC is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rutledge 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 Rutledge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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