Lake View, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake View, Tuscaloosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake View?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the Tuscaloosa forecast zone and Tuscaloosa County — the most common reported hazard around Lake View, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (51 days) and lightning casualties & damage (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 181 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Apr 2025 | Mar 22, 2022 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 29 | Jul 2023 | Jul 23, 1997 · $75,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jul 2025 | Aug 8, 2007 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2014 | Feb 5, 1996 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2025 | Jan 27, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | May 2025 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Jan 2013 | Mar 12, 2001 · 1 death · $14,000 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 Tuscaloosa forecast zone and Tuscaloosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake View get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Lake View, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bessemer 3 Wsw weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 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 Lake View?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 22 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 Lake View | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 22 mi east-southeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 81 mi west-northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 94 mi east-southeast | 8,700 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 Lake View
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake View, 54 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 25, 2025, which passed about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 266 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 31, 2012.
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 Lake View'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.
Lake View radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake View, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 22 miles east-southeast. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake View?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake View the lowest scan from KBMX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake View 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 Lake View, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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