Libertyville, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Libertyville, Covington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Libertyville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Covington forecast zone and Covington County — the most common reported hazard around Libertyville, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (17 days) and lightning casualties & damage (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jan 2026 | Mar 12, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2024 | Mar 8, 1998 · $6.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jun 2015 | Jun 23, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2020 | Sep 25, 1998 · $9.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2007 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2000 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Dec 2015 | Dec 24, 2015 · $3.2 million 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 Covington forecast zone and Covington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Libertyville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 56 miles 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 Libertyville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 56 mi southeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 61 mi east-northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 98 mi north-northeast | 9,300 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 Libertyville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Libertyville, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and June. The strongest was an F3 on September 17, 1971, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 10, 2024, which touched down about 6 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 77 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 22, 2018.
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 Libertyville'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.
Libertyville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Libertyville, AL?
KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 56 miles southeast. KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Libertyville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Libertyville the lowest scan from KEVX is about 4,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Libertyville 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 Libertyville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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