Brent, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brent, Bibb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brent?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Bibb forecast zone and Bibb County — the most common reported hazard around Brent, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (13 days) and excessive heat (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | May 3, 2003 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Dec 2015 | Sep 21, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2014 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $210,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2011 | Dec 23, 1998 · $2,000 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 Bibb forecast zone and Bibb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brent?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 28 miles northeast. 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 Brent | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 28 mi northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 85 mi east-southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 94 mi northwest | 8,700 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 Brent
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brent, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 16, 2000, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 118 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 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 Brent'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.
Brent radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brent, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 28 miles northeast. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brent?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brent the lowest scan from KBMX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brent 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 Brent, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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