Heflin, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Heflin, Cleburne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Heflin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County — the most common reported hazard around Heflin, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (16 days) and flash flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | Feb 26, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2025 | Aug 3, 2025 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2014 | Jan 28, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Oct 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2003 | May 7, 2003 · $70,000 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 Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Heflin get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Heflin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Heflin weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 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 Heflin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 61 miles east-southeast. 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 Heflin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 61 mi east-southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 77 mi west-southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 78 mi south | 6,600 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 Heflin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Heflin, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 2, 2003.
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 Heflin'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.
Heflin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Heflin, AL?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 61 miles east-southeast. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Heflin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Heflin the lowest scan from KFFC is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Heflin 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 Heflin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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