Hanover, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hanover, Coosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hanover?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Coosa forecast zone and Coosa County — the most common reported hazard around Hanover, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (8 days) and excessive heat (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jun 2026 | Jun 15, 1998 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Dec 2017 | Dec 18, 1996 · $35,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 9, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2020 | Jul 10, 2005 · $80,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2011 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Coosa forecast zone and Coosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hanover get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Hanover, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sylacauga 4 Ne weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hanover?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 35 miles west-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 Hanover | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 35 mi west-northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 40 mi southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 98 mi east-northeast | 9,300 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 Hanover
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hanover, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1964, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 26, 2023.
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 Hanover'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.
Hanover radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hanover, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 35 miles west-northwest. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 40 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hanover?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hanover the lowest scan from KBMX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hanover 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 Hanover, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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