Good Hope, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Good Hope, Cullman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Good Hope?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 206 days in the Cullman forecast zone and Cullman County — the most common reported hazard around Good Hope, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and excessive heat (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 206 | May 2026 | Jul 14, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 48 | May 2026 | Apr 3, 2000 · $80,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | Aug 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $35,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jun 2025 | Aug 2, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2024 | Dec 23, 1998 · $2.0 million 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 Cullman forecast zone and Cullman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Good Hope get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Good Hope, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hanceville weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 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 Good Hope?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 65 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 Good Hope | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 65 mi south | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 72 mi northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 85 mi west | 7,500 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 Good Hope
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 177 tornadoes within 25 miles of Good Hope, 70 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 southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 274 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 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 Good Hope'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.
Good Hope radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Good Hope, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 65 miles south. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Good Hope?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Good Hope the lowest scan from KBMX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Good Hope 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 Good Hope, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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