Sylvania, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sylvania, Screven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sylvania?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 168 days in the Screven forecast zone and Screven County — the most common reported hazard around Sylvania, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (5 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 168 | Jun 2026 | Oct 13, 2011 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2006 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2014 | Jan 10, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 · $225,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Oct 2008 | Mar 8, 2008 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Screven forecast zone and Screven County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sylvania?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 35 miles east. 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 Sylvania | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 35 mi east | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 88 mi north-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 100 mi west | 9,500 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 Sylvania
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sylvania, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 21 miles east of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 16, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 98 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 May 22, 2020.
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 Sylvania'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.
Sylvania radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sylvania, GA?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 35 miles east. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sylvania?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sylvania the lowest scan from KCLX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sylvania 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 Sylvania, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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