Steele, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Steele, St. Clair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Steele?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County — the most common reported hazard around Steele, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (27 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Apr 27, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jan 2026 | Nov 24, 2004 · 1 death · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2025 | Jul 11, 2002 · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $100,000 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 St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Steele get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Steele, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walnut Grove weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 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 Steele?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 63 miles south-southwest. 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 Steele | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 63 mi south-southwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 69 mi north | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 100 mi south-southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — 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 Steele
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Steele, 64 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 261 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2024.
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 Steele'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.
Steele radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Steele, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 63 miles south-southwest. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Steele?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Steele the lowest scan from KBMX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Steele 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 Steele, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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