Axis, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Axis, Mobile County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Axis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 179 days in the Mobile Inland forecast zone and Mobile County — the most common reported hazard around Axis, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (103 days) and lightning casualties & damage (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 179 | Jul 2025 | Jul 3, 2007 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 103 | May 2025 | Apr 29, 2014 · $6.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 51 | Jun 2019 | Jun 16, 2019 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 5 | Sep 1999 | May 5, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2020 | Mar 24, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Oct 2020 | Oct 7, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Mobile Inland forecast zone and Mobile County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Axis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 21 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 Axis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 21 mi southwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 115 mi west-southwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 127 mi east | 13,900 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 Axis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Axis, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on November 3, 1968, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 140 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 8, 1985.
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 Axis'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.
Axis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Axis, AL?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 21 miles southwest. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Axis?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Axis the lowest scan from KMOB is about 1,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Axis 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 Axis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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