Fruithurst, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fruithurst, Cleburne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fruithurst?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County — the most common reported hazard around Fruithurst, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (16 days) and flash flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | Feb 26, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2025 | Aug 3, 2025 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2014 | Jan 28, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Oct 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2003 | May 7, 2003 · $70,000 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 Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fruithurst get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Fruithurst, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Heflin weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 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 Fruithurst?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 56 miles east-southeast. 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 Fruithurst | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 56 mi east-southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 85 mi south-southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 86 mi west-southwest | 7,700 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 Fruithurst
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fruithurst, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 2, 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 Fruithurst'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.
Fruithurst radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fruithurst, AL?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 56 miles east-southeast. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fruithurst?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fruithurst the lowest scan from KFFC is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fruithurst 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 Fruithurst, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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