Vincent, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vincent, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vincent?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 167 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Vincent, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (56 days) and lightning casualties & damage (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 167 | Jun 2026 | Mar 19, 1998 · $380,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 56 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Aug 2024 | Jun 25, 2018 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jul 2017 | Mar 10, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2017 | Mar 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Apr 2020 | Sep 16, 2004 · $1.2 million 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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vincent get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Vincent, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Childersburg Wtp weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 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 Vincent?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 26 miles 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 Vincent | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 26 mi southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 68 mi south-southeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 106 mi east | 10,500 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 Vincent
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vincent, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 4, 1977, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 258 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Vincent'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.
Vincent radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vincent, AL?
KBMX (Birmingham, AL), about 26 miles southwest. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vincent?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vincent the lowest scan from KBMX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vincent 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 Vincent, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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