Grove Hill, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grove Hill, Clarke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grove Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Clarke forecast zone and Clarke County — the most common reported hazard around Grove Hill, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (31 days) and lightning casualties & damage (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Mar 2026 | Jun 5, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Aug 2022 | Apr 14, 2018 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Nov 2022 | Aug 8, 2014 · $65,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Oct 2020 | Sep 25, 1998 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | Jan 6, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2012 | Aug 3, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2020 | Feb 7, 2020 · $250,000 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 Clarke forecast zone and Clarke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Grove Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 76 miles south-southwest. 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 Grove Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 76 mi south-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 117 mi north-northeast | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 130 mi east-northeast | 14,400 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 Grove Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grove Hill, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 18, 1978, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 6, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 83 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on December 5, 1977.
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 Grove Hill'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.
Grove Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grove Hill, AL?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 76 miles south-southwest. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grove Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grove Hill the lowest scan from KMOB is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Grove Hill 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 Grove Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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