Uniontown, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Uniontown, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Uniontown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Uniontown, mostly in April and March. Next come excessive heat (10 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Apr 10, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | May 2018 | Jan 7, 1998 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Dec 2017 | Jan 28, 2014 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2014 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2020 | Sep 16, 2004 · $3.7 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Apr 2005 | — |
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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Uniontown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 65 miles 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 Uniontown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 65 mi northeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 99 mi east | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 111 mi north-northwest | 11,300 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 Uniontown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Uniontown, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 27, 1973, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 107 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 18, 1978.
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 Uniontown'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.
Uniontown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Uniontown, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 65 miles northeast. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Uniontown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Uniontown the lowest scan from KBMX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Uniontown 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 Uniontown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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