Uvalda, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Uvalda, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Uvalda?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 44 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Uvalda, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Aug 2024 | Jun 22, 2000 · $213,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2009 | Dec 24, 1997 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2020 | Mar 27, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2004 | Sep 6, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2005 | Jan 28, 2005 · $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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Uvalda?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 66 miles northwest. 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 Uvalda | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 66 mi northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 85 mi south-southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 96 mi east-northeast | 9,000 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 Uvalda
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Uvalda, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and January. The strongest was an F3 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 9 miles west of town.
Hail: 107 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 25, 2014.
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 Uvalda'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.
Uvalda radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Uvalda, GA?
KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 66 miles northwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Uvalda?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Uvalda the lowest scan from KJGX is about 5,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Uvalda 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 Uvalda, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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