Samson, AL Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Samson?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 149 days in the Geneva forecast zone and Geneva County — the most common reported hazard around Samson, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (12 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds149Jun 2026Jan 19, 2001 · $600,000 damage
Flash flooding25Jul 2025Sep 28, 1998 · $1.5 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms12Sep 2024Oct 10, 2018 · $978,000 damage
Flooding9Feb 2018Mar 8, 1998 · $15 million damage
Excessive heat6Aug 2023—
Lightning casualties & damage4Jul 2025Jul 15, 2023 · $400,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms3Jan 2025Jan 28, 2014 · $200,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Feb 2026—

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 Geneva forecast zone and Geneva County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Samson?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 39 miles south. 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 SamsonView
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL		39 mi south2,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		42 mi northeast2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMXX
Maxwell AFB, AL		100 mi north9,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Samson

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Samson, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on March 1, 2007, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 10, 2025, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 80 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Samson'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.

Samson radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Samson, AL?

KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 39 miles south. KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL) is 42 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Samson?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Samson the lowest scan from KEVX is about 2,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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