Stewartville, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stewartville, Coosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stewartville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Coosa forecast zone and Coosa County — the most common reported hazard around Stewartville, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (8 days) and excessive heat (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jun 2026 | Jun 15, 1998 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Dec 2017 | Dec 18, 1996 · $35,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 9, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2020 | Jul 10, 2005 · $80,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2011 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Coosa forecast zone and Coosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stewartville get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Stewartville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sylacauga 4 Ne weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 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 Stewartville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 30 miles west-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 Stewartville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 30 mi west-northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 46 mi southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 100 mi east-northeast | 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 Stewartville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stewartville, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1964, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 17 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 19, 2006.
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 Stewartville'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.
Stewartville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stewartville, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 30 miles west-northwest. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 46 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stewartville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stewartville the lowest scan from KBMX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stewartville 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 Stewartville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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