Trenton, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Trenton, Dade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Trenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Dade forecast zone and Dade County — the most common reported hazard around Trenton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | May 2025 | Apr 27, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2025 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Feb 2022 | Dec 25, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2009 | Sep 16, 2004 · $1.0 million 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 Dade forecast zone and Dade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Trenton get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Trenton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chickamauga 2 Sw weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 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 Trenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 33 miles west. 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 Trenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 33 mi west | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 112 mi north-northwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 118 mi south-southeast | 12,300 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 Trenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Trenton, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 10 miles south-southwest of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1985.
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 Trenton'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.
Trenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Trenton, GA?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 33 miles west. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Trenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Trenton the lowest scan from KHTX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Trenton 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 Trenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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