Gulf Shores, AL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Gulf Shores, Baldwin 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 Gulf Shores?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Baldwin Coastal forecast zone and Baldwin County — the most common reported hazard around Gulf Shores, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (85 days) and lightning casualties & damage (35 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds150Mar 2026Jan 2, 2017 · $950,000 damage
Flash flooding85Oct 2025Apr 29, 2014 · 1 death · $27 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage35Aug 2022Jul 23, 2005 · 2 deaths
Storm surge8Aug 2021Sep 15, 2020 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms7Aug 2021Sep 15, 2020 · 2 deaths · $236 million damage
Flooding6Sep 2018May 2, 2014 · 1 death
Coastal flooding3Apr 2024Mar 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms1Jan 2025—

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 Baldwin Coastal forecast zone and Baldwin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Gulf Shores?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 42 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 Gulf ShoresView
KMOB
Mobile, AL		42 mi northwest2,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL		108 mi east10,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		127 mi west13,900 ftLimited — 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 Gulf Shores

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gulf Shores, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and November. The strongest was an F3 on October 13, 2001, which touched down about 10 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 64 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 10, 2021.

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 Gulf Shores'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.

Gulf Shores radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Gulf Shores, AL?

KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 42 miles northwest. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Gulf Shores?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Gulf Shores the lowest scan from KMOB is about 2,900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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