Rogersville, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rogersville, Lauderdale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rogersville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 294 days in the Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County — the most common reported hazard around Rogersville, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (88 days) and flash flooding (85 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 294 | May 2026 | Apr 3, 2015 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 88 | May 2026 | Jun 30, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 85 | Sep 2025 | May 27, 2008 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Dec 2025 | Aug 7, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2025 | Jan 29, 2010 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 21 | Aug 2023 | May 2, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · 1 death |
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 Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rogersville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 68 miles east. 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 Rogersville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 68 mi east | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 88 mi southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 106 mi north-northeast | 10,500 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 Rogersville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 167 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rogersville, 45 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 3 miles south of town.
Hail: 375 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 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 Rogersville'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.
Rogersville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rogersville, AL?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 68 miles east. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rogersville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rogersville the lowest scan from KHTX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rogersville 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 Rogersville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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