St. Marys, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Marys, Camden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Marys?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 172 days in the Coastal Camden forecast zone and Camden County — the most common reported hazard around St. Marys, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (14 days) and coastal flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 172 | May 2025 | Aug 19, 2000 · $30,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 14 | Sep 2024 | May 27, 2012 · $2.3 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 13 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2009 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2012 · $800,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2012 | Sep 18, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jan 2012 | — |
| 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 Coastal Camden forecast zone and Camden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover St. Marys?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 20 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 St. Marys | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 20 mi south-southwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 85 mi west | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 135 mi north-northeast | 15,300 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 St. Marys
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Marys, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an EF3 on December 2, 2018, which passed about 2 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 3, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 1, 2004.
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 St. Marys'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.
St. Marys radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Marys, GA?
KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 20 miles south-southwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near St. Marys?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over St. Marys the lowest scan from KJAX is about 1,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for St. Marys 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 St. Marys, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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