Triana, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Triana, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Triana?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 326 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Triana, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (165 days) and flash flooding (95 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 326 | Dec 2025 | Jun 29, 2008 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 165 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Jun 28, 1999 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 59 | May 2025 | Aug 18, 2002 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 58 | Feb 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Sep 2021 | Dec 25, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2023 | Dec 24, 2009 · $20,000 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Triana get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Triana, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Huntsville Intl Ap weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 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 Triana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 45 miles east-northeast. 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 Triana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 45 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 98 mi south | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,900 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 Triana
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 207 tornadoes within 25 miles of Triana, 67 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 500 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 10, 2009.
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 Triana'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.
Triana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Triana, AL?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 45 miles east-northeast. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Triana?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Triana the lowest scan from KHTX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Triana 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 Triana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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