Wadley, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Wadley, Jefferson 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 Wadley?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Wadley, mostly in July and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds60Jan 2024May 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms16Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $150,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Heavy snow & winter storms4Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage4Aug 2011Jul 23, 1997 · $200,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet2Feb 2014—
Flooding2Jul 2013Jul 13, 2013 · $6,000 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Wadley?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 57 miles west-southwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WadleyView
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		57 mi west-southwest4,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCLX
Charleston, SC		80 mi east6,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCAE
Columbia, SC		105 mi northeast10,400 ftLimited — 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 Wadley

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wadley, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F3 on January 13, 1972, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 69 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 15, 2008.

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 Wadley'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.

Wadley radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Wadley, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 57 miles west-southwest. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Wadley?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Wadley the lowest scan from KJGX is about 4,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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