Hatton, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hatton, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hatton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County — the most common reported hazard around Hatton, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (65 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | May 2026 | Jul 5, 2012 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 65 | Aug 2025 | Jul 30, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Apr 2025 | Jul 4, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $65,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2016 | Jul 19, 2016 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2009 | Jan 18, 1996 · $20,000 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 Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hatton get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Hatton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moulton 2 weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 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 Hatton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 70 miles 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 Hatton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 70 mi southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 80 mi east-northeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 103 mi south-southeast | 10,000 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 Hatton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 154 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hatton, 47 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 323 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 10, 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 Hatton'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.
Hatton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hatton, AL?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 70 miles southwest. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hatton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hatton the lowest scan from KGWX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hatton 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 Hatton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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