Redstone Arsenal, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Redstone Arsenal, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Redstone Arsenal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 326 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Redstone Arsenal, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (165 days) and flash flooding (95 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 326 | Dec 2025 | Jun 29, 2008 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 165 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Jun 28, 1999 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 59 | May 2025 | Aug 18, 2002 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 58 | Feb 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Sep 2021 | Dec 25, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2023 | Dec 24, 2009 · $20,000 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Redstone Arsenal get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Redstone Arsenal, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Huntsville Intl Ap weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 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 Redstone Arsenal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 37 miles east-northeast. 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 Redstone Arsenal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 37 mi east-northeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 105 mi south | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 108 mi north | 10,800 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 Redstone Arsenal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 187 tornadoes within 25 miles of Redstone Arsenal, 61 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles south of town.
Hail: 492 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 10, 2009.
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 Redstone Arsenal'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.
Redstone Arsenal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Redstone Arsenal, AL?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 37 miles east-northeast. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Redstone Arsenal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Redstone Arsenal the lowest scan from KHTX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Redstone Arsenal 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 Redstone Arsenal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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