Cullomburg, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cullomburg, Choctaw County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cullomburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Choctaw forecast zone and Choctaw County — the most common reported hazard around Cullomburg, mostly in April and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | May 2024 | Jun 5, 1998 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Mar 2023 | Jan 7, 1998 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Oct 2020 | Sep 25, 1998 · $90,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | Jan 6, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2007 | Jun 26, 2007 · $60,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2007 | — |
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 Choctaw forecast zone and Choctaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cullomburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 72 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 Cullomburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 72 mi south | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 131 mi southwest | 14,700 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 Cullomburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cullomburg, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F3 on February 26, 1958, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on February 12, 2025, which passed about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 19, 1965.
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 Cullomburg'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.
Cullomburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cullomburg, AL?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 72 miles south. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cullomburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cullomburg the lowest scan from KMOB is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cullomburg 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 Cullomburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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