Perdido Beach, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Perdido Beach, Baldwin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Perdido Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Baldwin Coastal forecast zone and Baldwin County — the most common reported hazard around Perdido Beach, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (85 days) and lightning casualties & damage (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Mar 2026 | Jan 2, 2017 · $950,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 85 | Oct 2025 | Apr 29, 2014 · 1 death · $27 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 35 | Aug 2022 | Jul 23, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Storm surge | 8 | Aug 2021 | Sep 15, 2020 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Aug 2021 | Sep 15, 2020 · 2 deaths · $236 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2018 | May 2, 2014 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Apr 2024 | Mar 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Baldwin Coastal forecast zone and Baldwin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Perdido Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 49 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 Perdido Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 49 mi west-northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 95 mi east | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 138 mi west | 15,900 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 Perdido Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 164 tornadoes within 25 miles of Perdido Beach, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an F3 on February 7, 1971, which touched down about 20 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 10, 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 Perdido Beach'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.
Perdido Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Perdido Beach, AL?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 49 miles west-northwest. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Perdido Beach?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Perdido Beach the lowest scan from KMOB is about 3,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Perdido Beach 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 Perdido Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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