Langston, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Langston, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Langston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 216 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Langston, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and excessive heat (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 216 | May 2026 | Jul 1, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | May 2026 | May 6, 2003 · $1.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 25 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | May 2026 | Sep 5, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2025 | Aug 12, 2001 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2016 | Apr 13, 2009 · $600,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Langston get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Langston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Scottsboro weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 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 Langston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 27 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 Langston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 27 mi north | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 103 mi south-southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 120 mi southeast | 12,700 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 Langston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 166 tornadoes within 25 miles of Langston, 70 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 267 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 18, 2023.
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 Langston'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.
Langston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Langston, AL?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 27 miles north. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Langston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Langston the lowest scan from KHTX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Langston 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 Langston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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