Magnolia Springs, AL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Magnolia Springs, Baldwin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Magnolia Springs?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Baldwin Central forecast zone and Baldwin County — the most common reported hazard around Magnolia Springs, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (85 days) and lightning casualties & damage (35 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds150Mar 2026Jan 2, 2017 · $950,000 damage
Flash flooding85Oct 2025Apr 29, 2014 · 1 death · $27 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage35Aug 2022Jul 23, 2005 · 2 deaths
Storm surge6Aug 2021Oct 7, 2017 · $708,000 damage
Flooding6Sep 2018May 2, 2014 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms5Jun 2021Oct 7, 2017 · $115,000 damage
Coastal flooding2Sep 2024Mar 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms1Jan 2025—

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 Baldwin Central forecast zone and Baldwin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Magnolia Springs?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 34 miles northwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Magnolia SpringsView
KMOB
Mobile, AL		34 mi northwest2,100 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL		111 mi east11,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		122 mi west13,100 ftLimited — 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 Magnolia Springs

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Magnolia Springs, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and November. The strongest was an F3 on April 25, 1982, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles east of town.

Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 10, 2021.

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 Magnolia Springs'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.

Magnolia Springs radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Magnolia Springs, AL?

KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 34 miles northwest. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Magnolia Springs?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Magnolia Springs the lowest scan from KMOB is about 2,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Magnolia Springs 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 Magnolia Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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