Varnell, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Varnell, Whitfield 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 Varnell?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Whitfield forecast zone and Whitfield County — the most common reported hazard around Varnell, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (20 days) and flash flooding (19 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	115	Mar 2026	Jun 18, 2011 · $1.3 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	20	Dec 2017	Jan 28, 2005 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding	19	Mar 2021	May 22, 2003 · $1.0 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	16	Oct 2020	Sep 11, 2017 · $15,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	13	Jan 2003	—
Excessive heat	11	Jul 2012	—
Lightning casualties & damage	11	Jul 2018	Jul 4, 2018 · 1 death
Flooding	7	Sep 2009	Sep 21, 2009 · $500,000 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 Whitfield forecast zone and Whitfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Varnell?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 63 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 Varnell	View
KHTX Huntsville, AL	63 mi west	4,900 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFFC Atlanta, GA	109 mi south-southeast	10,900 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMRX Knoxville, TN	124 mi northeast	13,400 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 Varnell

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Varnell, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 20 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 257 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 Varnell'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.

Varnell radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Varnell, GA?

KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 63 miles west. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Varnell?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Varnell the lowest scan from KHTX is about 4,900 ft up.

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

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