Union Point, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Union Point, Greene 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 Union Point?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Union Point, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds62Jul 2025Jan 7, 1998 · $2.0 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms18Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $175,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Heavy snow & winter storms10Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet7Jan 2026Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage
Flash flooding6Feb 2020Jun 13, 2001 · $150,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage4Mar 2011Mar 27, 2011 · $25,000 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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Union Point?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 67 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Union PointView
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		67 mi south-southwest5,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		88 mi west7,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGSP
Greer, SC		100 mi north-northeast9,600 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 Union Point

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Union Point, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an F4 on November 22, 1992, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on January 12, 2023, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 75 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 7, 1998.

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 Union Point'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.

Union Point radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Union Point, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 67 miles south-southwest. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Union Point?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Union Point the lowest scan from KJGX is about 5,300 ft up.

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

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