Megargel, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Megargel, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Megargel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Megargel, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Mar 2026 | Apr 14, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2023 | Feb 3, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Oct 2020 | Sep 25, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Feb 2012 | Aug 7, 2007 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2007 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2020 | Dec 24, 2015 · $275,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Megargel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 68 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 Megargel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 68 mi southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 116 mi east | 12,100 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 Megargel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Megargel, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1971, which passed about 11 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 84 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 24, 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 Megargel'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.
Megargel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Megargel, AL?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 68 miles southwest. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Megargel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Megargel the lowest scan from KMOB is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Megargel 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 Megargel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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