Sylacauga, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sylacauga, Talladega County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sylacauga?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Talladega forecast zone and Talladega County — the most common reported hazard around Sylacauga, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | May 7, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2019 | Mar 10, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2009 | Jul 22, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Jan 24, 2003 · 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 Talladega forecast zone and Talladega County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sylacauga get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Sylacauga, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sylacauga 4 Ne weather station 3.8 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 Sylacauga?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 29 miles west. 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 Sylacauga | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 29 mi west | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 53 mi south-southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 99 mi east | 9,500 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 Sylacauga
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sylacauga, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1964, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 10 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 160 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 2, 2003.
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 Sylacauga'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.
Sylacauga radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sylacauga, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 29 miles west. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 53 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sylacauga?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sylacauga the lowest scan from KBMX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sylacauga 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 Sylacauga, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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