Douglas, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Douglas, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Douglas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 207 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Douglas, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (42 days) and excessive heat (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 207 | May 2026 | Aug 10, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 42 | May 2026 | Oct 6, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2, 2012 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | May 2025 | Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Feb 2023 | Jan 6, 2009 · $450,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2020 | Apr 13, 2009 · $600,000 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Douglas get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Douglas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walnut Grove weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 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 Douglas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 54 miles north-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 Douglas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 54 mi north-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 73 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 115 mi east-southeast | 12,000 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 Douglas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 179 tornadoes within 25 miles of Douglas, 78 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.38-inch hail on March 19, 2018.
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 Douglas'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.
Douglas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Douglas, AL?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 54 miles north-northeast. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Douglas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Douglas the lowest scan from KHTX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Douglas 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 Douglas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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