Lakeview, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lakeview, DeKalb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lakeview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 220 days in the DeKalb forecast zone and DeKalb County — the most common reported hazard around Lakeview, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 220 | May 2026 | Aug 8, 2006 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Aug 2025 | Jun 19, 2021 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2025 | Feb 16, 1996 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 17 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2015 | Jul 24, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Sep 2017 | Apr 13, 2009 · $500,000 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 DeKalb forecast zone and DeKalb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lakeview get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Lakeview, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sand Mt Substn weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Lakeview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 38 miles north. 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 Lakeview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 38 mi north | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 96 mi south-southwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 108 mi southeast | 10,800 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 Lakeview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 160 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lakeview, 65 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which crossed near town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 13 miles north of town.
Hail: 281 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 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 Lakeview'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.
Lakeview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lakeview, AL?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 38 miles north. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lakeview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lakeview the lowest scan from KHTX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lakeview 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 Lakeview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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