Hazel Green, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hazel Green, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hazel Green?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 326 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Hazel Green, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (165 days) and flash flooding (95 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 326 | Dec 2025 | Jun 29, 2008 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 165 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Jun 28, 1999 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 59 | May 2025 | Aug 18, 2002 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 58 | Feb 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Sep 2021 | Dec 25, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2023 | Dec 24, 2009 · $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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hazel Green get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Hazel Green, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fayetteville Wtp weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 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 Hazel Green?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 27 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 Hazel Green | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 27 mi east | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 91 mi north | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 122 mi south | 13,000 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 Hazel Green
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 172 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hazel Green, 52 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 387 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 29, 2011.
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 Hazel Green'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.
Hazel Green radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hazel Green, AL?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 27 miles east. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hazel Green?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hazel Green the lowest scan from KHTX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hazel Green 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 Hazel Green, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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