Hobson City, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hobson City, Calhoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hobson City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County — the most common reported hazard around Hobson City, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Jun 2026 | Feb 26, 2008 · $260,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Aug 2025 | May 7, 2003 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $40,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2020 | Sep 16, 2004 · $350,000 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 Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hobson City get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Hobson City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Heflin weather station 13.7 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 Hobson City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 62 miles west-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 Hobson City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 62 mi west-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 75 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 76 mi east-southeast | 6,400 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 Hobson City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hobson City, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 4 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 218 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.75-inch hail on April 5, 2017.
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 Hobson City'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.
Hobson City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hobson City, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 62 miles west-southwest. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hobson City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hobson City the lowest scan from KBMX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hobson City 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 Hobson City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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