Brewton, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brewton, Escambia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brewton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Escambia forecast zone and Escambia County — the most common reported hazard around Brewton, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (31 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2025 | Mar 12, 2001 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2025 | Mar 8, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Oct 2020 | Sep 25, 1998 · $400,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2022 | Jul 9, 2022 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2007 | Aug 1, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2013 | Dec 14, 2009 · $400,000 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 Escambia forecast zone and Escambia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brewton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 75 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 Brewton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 75 mi west-southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 78 mi east-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 99 mi east-northeast | 9,400 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 Brewton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brewton, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and November. The strongest was an F3 on November 3, 1968, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 64 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 17, 2023.
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 Brewton'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.
Brewton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brewton, AL?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 75 miles west-southwest. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Brewton?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Brewton the lowest scan from KMOB is about 6,300 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Brewton 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 Brewton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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