Point Clear, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Point Clear, Baldwin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Point Clear?
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 Point Clear, 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 Point Clear?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 24 miles 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 Point Clear | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 24 mi northwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 115 mi west | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 119 mi east | 12,500 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 Point Clear
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 185 tornadoes within 25 miles of Point Clear, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and November. The strongest was an F3 on November 3, 1968, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 136 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 8, 1985.
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 Point Clear'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.
Point Clear radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Point Clear, AL?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 24 miles northwest. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Point Clear?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Point Clear the lowest scan from KMOB is about 1,400 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Point Clear 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 Point Clear, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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