Littleville, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Littleville, Colbert County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Littleville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 297 days in the Colbert forecast zone and Colbert County — the most common reported hazard around Littleville, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (106 days) and flash flooding (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 297 | May 2026 | Aug 4, 2011 · 1 death · $125,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 106 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 69 | Jun 2025 | May 6, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Jul 2023 | Oct 24, 2010 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2025 | Jan 27, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2023 | Apr 8, 2000 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Feb 2023 | — |
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 Colbert forecast zone and Colbert County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Littleville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 61 miles 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 Littleville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 61 mi southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 93 mi east-northeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 111 mi south-southeast | 11,300 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 Littleville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Littleville, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 298 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 1996.
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 Littleville'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.
Littleville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Littleville, AL?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 61 miles southwest. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Littleville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Littleville the lowest scan from KGWX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Littleville 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 Littleville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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