Gordo, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gordo, Pickens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gordo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Pickens forecast zone and Pickens County — the most common reported hazard around Gordo, mostly in April and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (13 days) and flash flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Apr 8, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2025 | Jan 27, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jan 2015 | Jan 6, 2009 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Sep 2011 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2011 | — |
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 Pickens forecast zone and Pickens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gordo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 47 miles north-northwest. 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 Gordo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 47 mi north-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 66 mi east | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 134 mi east-southeast | 15,200 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 Gordo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gordo, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 5 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 9, 2024.
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 Gordo'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.
Gordo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gordo, AL?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 47 miles north-northwest. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gordo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gordo the lowest scan from KGWX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gordo 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 Gordo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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