Gordon, AL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Gordon, Houston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Gordon?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 197 days in the Houston forecast zone and Houston County — the most common reported hazard around Gordon, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (11 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds197Jun 2026Jan 2, 2017 · 4 deaths · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding25Sep 2024Mar 28, 2009 · $500,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms11Sep 2024Oct 10, 2018 · $2.9 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage10Jul 2022Jul 26, 2017 · 1 death
Flooding7Feb 2018Mar 8, 1998 · $85 million damage
Excessive heat7Aug 2023—
Heavy snow & winter storms4Jan 2026Jan 28, 2014 · $200,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 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 Houston forecast zone and Houston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Gordon?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 31 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over GordonView
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		31 mi northwest1,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL		63 mi southwest4,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		69 mi southeast5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly

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 Gordon

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 141 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gordon, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 22, 2005, which passed about 12 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 11 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 85 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on January 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 Gordon'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.

Gordon radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Gordon, AL?

KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 31 miles northwest. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Gordon?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Gordon the lowest scan from KEOX is about 1,900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Gordon 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 Gordon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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