Vinings, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vinings, Cobb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vinings?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 156 days in the Cobb forecast zone and Cobb County — the most common reported hazard around Vinings, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (45 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 156 | Jun 2025 | Jun 18, 2011 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 45 | May 2017 | Jul 13, 2010 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2021 | Jul 11, 2005 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Oct 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 · $13 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
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 Cobb forecast zone and Cobb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Vinings?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 35 miles south. 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 Vinings | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 35 mi south | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 104 mi southeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 118 mi northwest | 12,400 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 Vinings
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vinings, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on November 22, 1992, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 576 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1995.
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 Vinings'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.
Vinings radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vinings, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 35 miles south. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vinings?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vinings the lowest scan from KFFC is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vinings 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 Vinings, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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