Waleska, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waleska, Cherokee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waleska?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 179 days in the Cherokee forecast zone and Cherokee County — the most common reported hazard around Waleska, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (43 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 179 | Mar 2026 | Jul 30, 2024 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 43 | Jul 2018 | Aug 10, 2000 · $1.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $140,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Feb 2020 | Jul 11, 2005 · $1.6 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Oct 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 · $45 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 Cherokee forecast zone and Cherokee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waleska get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Waleska, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canton weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Waleska?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 66 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 Waleska | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 66 mi south | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 97 mi west-northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 133 mi south-southeast | 14,900 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 Waleska
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waleska, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 427 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 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 Waleska'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.
Waleska radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waleska, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 66 miles south. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waleska?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waleska the lowest scan from KFFC is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waleska 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 Waleska, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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