Marbury, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marbury, Autauga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marbury?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Autauga forecast zone and Autauga County — the most common reported hazard around Marbury, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and excessive heat (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Apr 25, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | May 2026 | Sep 19, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2025 | Aug 8, 2007 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2018 | Dec 18, 1996 · $35,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Mar 2011 | Mar 9, 2011 · $23,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2016 | Sep 16, 2004 · $2.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2014 | — |
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 Autauga forecast zone and Autauga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Marbury?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 39 miles north-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Marbury | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 39 mi north-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 40 mi east-southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 102 mi southeast | 10,000 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 Marbury
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marbury, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 22, 2005.
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 Marbury'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.
Marbury radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marbury, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 39 miles north-northwest. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 40 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marbury?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marbury the lowest scan from KBMX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Marbury 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 Marbury, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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