Peterman, AL Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Peterman?

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 Peterman, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds86Mar 2026Apr 14, 2007 · $1.0 million damage
Flash flooding19Jun 2023Feb 3, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms9Oct 2020Sep 25, 1998 · $200,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms5Jan 2025—
Lightning casualties & damage4Feb 2012Aug 7, 2007 · 1 death
Excessive heat3Aug 2007—
Flooding3Feb 2020Dec 24, 2015 · $275,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet2Jan 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 Peterman?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 85 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over PetermanView
KMOB
Mobile, AL
85 mi southwest7,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL
106 mi southeast10,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL
107 mi east10,600 ftLimited — 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 Peterman

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Peterman, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1971, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 15, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Peterman'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.

Peterman radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Peterman, AL?

KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 85 miles southwest. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Peterman?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peterman the lowest scan from KMOB is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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