Atlanta, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atlanta, Winn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atlanta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Winn forecast zone and Winn County — the most common reported hazard around Atlanta, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | May 2026 | Jul 19, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Jan 10, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Sep 1, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2015 | Apr 7, 2014 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 1998 | — |
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 Winn forecast zone and Winn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Atlanta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 47 miles south-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 Atlanta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 47 mi south-southwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 78 mi northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 120 mi south-southwest | 12,700 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 Atlanta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atlanta, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on December 3, 1953, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on January 20, 2010.
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 Atlanta'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.
Atlanta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atlanta, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 47 miles south-southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atlanta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atlanta the lowest scan from KPOE is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Atlanta 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 Atlanta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Winnfield, LA radar 10 mi
- Colfax, LA radar 20 mi
- Natchitoches, LA radar 22 mi
- Urania, LA radar 27 mi
- Jonesboro, LA radar 30 mi
- Olla, LA radar 30 mi
- Ball, LA radar 33 mi
- Jena, LA radar 37 mi
- Pineville, LA radar 37 mi
- Clarks, LA radar 38 mi