Section, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Section, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Section?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 216 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Section, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and excessive heat (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 216 | May 2026 | Jul 1, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | May 2026 | May 6, 2003 · $1.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 25 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | May 2026 | Sep 5, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2025 | Aug 12, 2001 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2016 | Apr 13, 2009 · $600,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Section get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Section, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Scottsboro weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 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 Section?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 25 miles north-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 Section | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 25 mi north-northwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 107 mi south-southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 117 mi southeast | 12,200 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 Section
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 152 tornadoes within 25 miles of Section, 59 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 10 miles southeast of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 243 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 18, 2023.
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 Section'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.
Section radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Section, AL?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 25 miles north-northwest. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Section?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Section the lowest scan from KHTX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Section 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 Section, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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