Bon Air, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bon Air, Talladega County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bon Air?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Talladega forecast zone and Talladega County — the most common reported hazard around Bon Air, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | May 7, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2019 | Mar 10, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2009 | Jul 22, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Jan 24, 2003 · 1 death |
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 Talladega forecast zone and Talladega County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bon Air get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Bon Air, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Childersburg Wtp weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 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 Bon Air?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 26 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Bon Air | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 26 mi west-southwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 59 mi south-southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 102 mi east | 9,900 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 Bon Air
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bon Air, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1964, which passed about 6 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 8 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 2, 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 Bon Air'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.
Bon Air radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bon Air, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 26 miles west-southwest. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bon Air?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bon Air the lowest scan from KBMX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bon Air 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 Bon Air, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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