Newville, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newville, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around Newville, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (13 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2024 | Oct 10, 2018 · $441,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Dec 2015 | Mar 8, 1998 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2011 | Aug 7, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Newville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 8 miles west-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 Newville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 8 mi west-northwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 69 mi south-southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 82 mi north-northwest | 7,100 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 Newville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 160 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newville, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in January and April. The strongest was an F3 on December 30, 1973, which touched down about 19 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Newville'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.
Newville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newville, AL?
KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 8 miles west-northwest. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Newville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Newville the lowest scan from KEOX is about 400 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Newville 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 Newville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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