Watkinsville, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Watkinsville, Oconee 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 Watkinsville?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Oconee forecast zone and Oconee County — the most common reported hazard around Watkinsville, mostly in July and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds61Feb 2024Aug 11, 2009 · $125,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms16Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Heavy snow & winter storms12Jan 2026Mar 1, 2009 · $150,000 damage
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Lightning casualties & damage7Jun 2010Aug 5, 2006 · $100,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet6Jan 2026Jan 22, 2000 · $980,000 damage
Flash flooding4Aug 2023Aug 18, 2015 · $5,000 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 Oconee forecast zone and Oconee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Watkinsville?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 75 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 WatkinsvilleView
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		75 mi west-southwest6,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		82 mi south7,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGSP
Greer, SC		98 mi northeast9,300 ftFair — 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 Watkinsville

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Watkinsville, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 17, 2021, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Watkinsville'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.

Watkinsville radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Watkinsville, GA?

KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 75 miles west-southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Watkinsville?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Watkinsville the lowest scan from KFFC is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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