Sunnyside, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sunnyside, Ware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sunnyside?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Northern Ware forecast zone and Ware County — the most common reported hazard around Sunnyside, mostly in June and August. Next come lightning casualties & damage (8 days) and flash flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | Jan 2, 1999 · $2.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Nov 2024 | Sep 29, 1998 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2022 | Jun 11, 2022 · $500 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Sep 2024 | — |
| 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 Northern Ware forecast zone and Ware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sunnyside?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 46 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 Sunnyside | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 46 mi west-southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 64 mi southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 116 mi north-northwest | 12,000 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 Sunnyside
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sunnyside, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and February. The strongest was an F3 on November 18, 1968, which touched down about 5 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 7, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 77 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 20, 2003.
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 Sunnyside'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.
Sunnyside radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunnyside, GA?
KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 46 miles west-southwest. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Sunnyside?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sunnyside the lowest scan from KVAX is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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