Clayton, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clayton, Barbour County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clayton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Barbour forecast zone and Barbour County — the most common reported hazard around Clayton, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (11 days) and flash flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Aug 13, 1999 · $60,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Sep 2024 | Mar 8, 1998 · $85,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Oct 2018 | Aug 29, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2011 | — |
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 Barbour forecast zone and Barbour County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clayton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 29 miles south. 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 Clayton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 29 mi south | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 49 mi north-northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 95 mi south-southwest | 8,900 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 Clayton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clayton, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F3 on November 25, 1986, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 6, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles west of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 30, 2002.
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 Clayton'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.
Clayton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clayton, AL?
KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 29 miles south. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 49 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Clayton?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Clayton the lowest scan from KEOX is about 1,800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Clayton 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 Clayton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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