Sale City, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sale City, Mitchell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sale City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Mitchell forecast zone and Mitchell County — the most common reported hazard around Sale City, mostly in June and March. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (13 days) and flash flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 13 | Sep 2024 | Oct 10, 2018 · $161 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Apr 2024 | Aug 23, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2023 | Mar 8, 1998 · $125,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2007 | Mar 26, 2002 · $75,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Mitchell forecast zone and Mitchell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sale City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 63 miles south-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 Sale City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 63 mi south-southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 66 mi east-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 86 mi west | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Sale City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sale City, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on February 13, 2000, which passed about 6 miles west-southwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2023.
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 Sale City'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.
Sale City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sale City, GA?
KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 63 miles south-southwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Sale City?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sale City the lowest scan from KTLH is about 4,800 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Sale City 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 Sale City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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