Altha, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Altha, Calhoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Altha?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County — the most common reported hazard around Altha, mostly in June and April. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (19 days) and excessive heat (11 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds85Jun 2026Feb 7, 2017 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms19Sep 2024Sep 15, 2004 · 4 deaths · $2.5 million damage
Excessive heat11Aug 2023—
Flash flooding11Sep 2024Sep 16, 2020 · $1.0 million damage
Flooding8May 2023Mar 10, 1998 · $95 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Feb 2021Feb 9, 2021 · $50,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms2Jan 2025Jan 21, 2025 · $500,000 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 Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Altha?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 47 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over AlthaView
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL		47 mi west3,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		49 mi east-southeast3,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		64 mi north-northwest5,000 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly

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 Altha

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Altha, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and January. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2022, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on January 9, 2024, which passed about 12 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 60 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 3, 2002.

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 Altha'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.

Altha radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Altha, FL?

KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 47 miles west. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 49 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Altha?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Altha the lowest scan from KEVX is about 3,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Altha 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 Altha, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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