Dozier, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dozier, Crenshaw County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dozier?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Crenshaw forecast zone and Crenshaw County — the most common reported hazard around Dozier, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (14 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Aug 2025 | Apr 3, 2017 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Feb 2022 | Mar 8, 1998 · $300,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Sep 25, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2014 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2007 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Aug 2017 | Dec 24, 2015 · $135,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 · $5,000 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 Crenshaw forecast zone and Crenshaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dozier?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 54 miles east. 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 Dozier | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 54 mi east | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 70 mi south-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 79 mi north-northeast | 6,800 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 Dozier
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dozier, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 3, 1956, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 10, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 22, 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 Dozier'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.
Dozier radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dozier, AL?
KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 54 miles east. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Dozier?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Dozier the lowest scan from KEOX is about 3,900 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Dozier 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 Dozier, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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