Goldville, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goldville, Tallapoosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goldville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Tallapoosa forecast zone and Tallapoosa County — the most common reported hazard around Goldville, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (16 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2007 · $315,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 1999 · $120,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2025 | Dec 18, 1996 · $35,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2025 | Sep 10, 2018 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2021 | Sep 16, 2004 · $475,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Oct 2020 | Jul 10, 2005 · $175,000 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 Tallapoosa forecast zone and Tallapoosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Goldville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL), about 38 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 Goldville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 38 mi south | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 58 mi west | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 73 mi east-northeast | 6,000 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 Goldville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goldville, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 26, 2011.
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 Goldville'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.
Goldville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goldville, AL?
KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL), about 38 miles south. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goldville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goldville the lowest scan from KMXX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Goldville 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 Goldville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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