Graham, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Graham, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Graham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Graham, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | May 2, 2003 · $800,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Mar 2023 | Mar 8, 1998 · $530,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2025 | Dec 18, 1996 · $35,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Mar 2011 | Aug 15, 2006 · $75,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2020 | May 8, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Oct 2020 | Jul 10, 2005 · $47,000 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 Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Graham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 44 miles east. 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 Graham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 44 mi east | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 69 mi south-southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 86 mi west-southwest | 7,600 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 Graham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Graham, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an EF4 on March 25, 2021, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles east of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on February 18, 2009.
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 Graham'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.
Graham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Graham, AL?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 44 miles east. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Graham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Graham the lowest scan from KFFC is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Graham 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 Graham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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