West Point, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for West Point, Troup 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 West Point?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 137 days in the Troup forecast zone and Troup County — the most common reported hazard around West Point, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds137Mar 2026Jun 17, 2016 · 1 death · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms17Oct 2020Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Lightning casualties & damage13Apr 2014Jul 20, 2000 · $350,000 damage
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Flash flooding10Feb 2024May 7, 2003 · 1 death · $10 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms6Jan 2018Jan 28, 2014 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet3Feb 2014Jan 28, 2000 · $33,000 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 Troup forecast zone and Troup County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover West Point?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL), about 45 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 West PointView
KMXX
Maxwell AFB, AL		45 mi west-southwest3,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		46 mi northeast3,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KBMX
Birmingham, AL		96 mi west-northwest9,100 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 West Point

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Point, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2019, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 19, 2003.

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 West Point'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.

West Point radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to West Point, GA?

KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL), about 45 miles west-southwest. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 46 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in West Point?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Point the lowest scan from KMXX is about 3,100 ft up.

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

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