Savannah, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Savannah, Chatham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Savannah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 219 days in the Inland Chatham forecast zone and Chatham County — the most common reported hazard around Savannah, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and lightning casualties & damage (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 219 | Jun 2026 | Aug 8, 2023 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 44 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 1999 · $7.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 39 | Jul 2025 | Jun 12, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 2 | Aug 2025 | Apr 23, 2018 · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | 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 Inland Chatham forecast zone and Chatham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Savannah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 45 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Savannah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 45 mi north-northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 110 mi south-southwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 132 mi southwest | 14,800 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 Savannah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Savannah, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 246 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 5, 1993.
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 Savannah'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.
Savannah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Savannah, GA?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 45 miles north-northeast. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Savannah?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Savannah the lowest scan from KCLX is about 3,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Savannah 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 Savannah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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