Tignall, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Tignall, Wilkes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Tignall?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 53 days in the Wilkes forecast zone and Wilkes County — the most common reported hazard around Tignall, mostly in May and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds53Apr 2025Apr 5, 2011 · $150,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms18Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $200,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Heavy snow & winter storms9Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet7Jan 2026Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage
Flooding6Apr 2009Sep 27, 2004 · $25,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage3May 2005May 20, 2005 · $250,000 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 Wilkes forecast zone and Wilkes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Tignall?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 76 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over TignallView
KGSP
Greer, SC		76 mi north-northeast6,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		90 mi south-southwest8,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCAE
Columbia, SC		93 mi east8,600 ftFair — 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 Tignall

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tignall, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 31, 1973, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 88 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 6, 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 Tignall'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.

Tignall radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Tignall, GA?

KGSP (Greer, SC), about 76 miles north-northeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Tignall?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tignall the lowest scan from KGSP is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Tignall 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 Tignall, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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