Social Circle, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Social Circle, Walton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Social Circle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Walton forecast zone and Walton County — the most common reported hazard around Social Circle, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Mar 2026 | Feb 21, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jan 2024 | Sep 17, 2020 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jun 2023 | Apr 4, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | 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 Walton forecast zone and Walton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Social Circle get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Social Circle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Covington weather station 8.2 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 Social Circle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 53 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 Social Circle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 53 mi west-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 70 mi south-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 121 mi northeast | 12,800 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 Social Circle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Social Circle, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which passed about 16 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 200 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 Social Circle'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.
Social Circle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Social Circle, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 53 miles west-southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Social Circle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Social Circle the lowest scan from KFFC is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Social Circle 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 Social Circle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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