Waco, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Waco, Haralson 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 Waco?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Haralson forecast zone and Haralson County — the most common reported hazard around Waco, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	70	Mar 2026	Jul 10, 2007 · $750,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	16	Oct 2020	Sep 11, 2017 · $40,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	13	Jan 2003	—
Heavy snow & winter storms	13	Jan 2018	Jan 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage
Excessive heat	11	Jul 2012	—
Flooding	9	Dec 2009	Sep 7, 2004 · $5,000 damage
Flash flooding	5	Jul 2013	May 6, 2003 · $1.3 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	5	Mar 2021	Apr 20, 2006 · $50,000 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 Haralson forecast zone and Haralson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Waco?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 43 miles east-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 Waco	View
KFFC Atlanta, GA	43 mi east-southeast	2,900 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL	88 mi south-southwest	7,900 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KBMX Birmingham, AL	98 mi west-southwest	9,400 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 Waco

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waco, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on February 21, 1993, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.

Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on February 18, 2009.

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 Waco'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.

Waco radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Waco, GA?

KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 43 miles east-southeast. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Waco?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waco the lowest scan from KFFC is about 2,900 ft up.

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

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