Childersburg, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Childersburg, Talladega County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Childersburg?
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 Childersburg, 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 Childersburg get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Childersburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Childersburg Wtp weather station in town. 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 Childersburg?
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 Childersburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 26 mi west-southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 61 mi south-southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 103 mi east | 10,000 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 Childersburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Childersburg, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1964, which passed about 3 miles 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: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Childersburg'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.
Childersburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Childersburg, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 26 miles west-southwest. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Childersburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Childersburg the lowest scan from KBMX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Childersburg 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 Childersburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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