Unionville, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Unionville, Tift County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Unionville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Tift forecast zone and Tift County — the most common reported hazard around Unionville, mostly in June and April. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (12 days) and flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2026 | Feb 28, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 12 | Sep 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 · $110 million damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Feb 2021 | Feb 23, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Sep 2024 | Aug 8, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2021 | Jun 30, 2007 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2011 | Jan 10, 2011 · $1,000 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 Tift forecast zone and Tift County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Unionville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 48 miles southeast. 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 Unionville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 48 mi southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 86 mi north | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 87 mi southwest | 7,700 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 Unionville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Unionville, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F3 on May 11, 1952, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 1980.
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 Unionville'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.
Unionville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Unionville, GA?
KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 48 miles southeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Unionville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Unionville the lowest scan from KVAX is about 3,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Unionville 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 Unionville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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