Midland City, AL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Midland City, Dale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Midland City?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 221 days in the Dale forecast zone and Dale County — the most common reported hazard around Midland City, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (13 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (12 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds221Jun 2026Aug 8, 2006 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding13Jun 2026Apr 19, 2015 · $10,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms12Sep 2024Sep 15, 2004 · $1.0 million damage
Flooding6Dec 2015Mar 8, 1998 · $125 million damage
Excessive heat6Aug 2023—
Lightning casualties & damage5Jul 2012Jul 6, 2009 · $75,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms4Jan 2026Jan 28, 2014 · $200,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Feb 2026—

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

Which radars cover Midland City?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 10 miles north-northeast. 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 Midland CityView
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL
10 mi north-northeast500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL
58 mi south-southwest4,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMXX
Maxwell AFB, AL
86 mi north-northwest7,700 ftFair — 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 Midland City

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 161 tornadoes within 25 miles of Midland City, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on March 1, 2007, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 10, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on January 9, 2024.

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 Midland City'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.

Midland City radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Midland City, AL?

KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 10 miles north-northeast. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Midland City?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Midland City the lowest scan from KEOX is about 500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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