Elkmont, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elkmont, Limestone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elkmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 201 days in the Limestone forecast zone and Limestone County — the most common reported hazard around Elkmont, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (62 days) and flash flooding (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 201 | Dec 2025 | Oct 18, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 62 | Aug 2025 | Jul 28, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 47 | Jun 2025 | Apr 3, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 26 | Aug 2023 | Aug 3, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Mar 2023 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2023 | Jan 18, 1996 · $20,000 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 Limestone forecast zone and Limestone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elkmont get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Elkmont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Athens weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 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 Elkmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 51 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 Elkmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 51 mi east | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 94 mi north-northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 105 mi southwest | 10,400 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 Elkmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 185 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elkmont, 52 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 403 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 5, 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 Elkmont'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.
Elkmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elkmont, AL?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 51 miles east. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elkmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elkmont the lowest scan from KHTX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elkmont 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 Elkmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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