Webster County, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Webster County, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Webster County?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 29 days in the Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Webster County, mostly in May and March. 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 | 29 | Mar 2026 | Feb 17, 2008 · $55,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Dec 2009 | Mar 8, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 27, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2011 | — |
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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Webster County?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 67 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Webster County | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 67 mi southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 80 mi west-northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 83 mi east-northeast | 7,200 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 Webster County
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Webster County, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on March 1, 2007, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 14, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 67 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on December 28, 2005.
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 Webster County'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.
Webster County radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Webster County, GA?
KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 67 miles southwest. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Webster County?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Webster County the lowest scan from KEOX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Webster County 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 Webster County, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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