Ashland, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ashland, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ashland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Ashland, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (17 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | Feb 26, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Mar 2023 | Jul 3, 1998 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2025 | Dec 18, 1996 · $35,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $40,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | May 2003 | May 7, 2003 · $70,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 2 | Apr 2005 | Sep 16, 2004 · $290,000 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ashland get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Ashland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ashland 3 Ene weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 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 Ashland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL), about 51 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 Ashland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 51 mi south | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 55 mi west | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 73 mi east | 6,100 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 Ashland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ashland, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 27, 1973, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.75-inch hail on April 5, 2017.
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 Ashland'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.
Ashland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ashland, AL?
KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL), about 51 miles south. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ashland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ashland the lowest scan from KMXX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ashland 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 Ashland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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