Mount Olive, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Olive, Coosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Olive?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Coosa forecast zone and Coosa County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Olive, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (8 days) and excessive heat (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jun 2026 | Jun 15, 1998 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Dec 2017 | Dec 18, 1996 · $35,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 9, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2020 | Jul 10, 2005 · $80,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2011 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Coosa forecast zone and Coosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Olive get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Mount Olive, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sylacauga 4 Ne weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mount Olive?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 37 miles west. 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 Mount Olive | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 37 mi west | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 42 mi south-southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 93 mi east-northeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — 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 Mount Olive
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Olive, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and November. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1964, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 26, 2011.
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 Mount Olive'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.
Mount Olive radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Olive, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 37 miles west. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 42 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Olive?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Olive the lowest scan from KBMX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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