Albany, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Albany, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Albany?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Northern Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Albany, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (26 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Jun 2026 | May 14, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2016 · $576 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Storm surge | 1 | Sep 1998 | — |
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 Northern Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Albany?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 11 miles east. 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 Albany | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 11 mi east | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 47 mi east-southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 128 mi north-northeast | 14,100 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 Albany
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Albany, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on February 6, 1953, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south of town.
Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on December 3, 1962.
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 Albany'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.
Albany radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Albany, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 11 miles east. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 47 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Albany?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Albany the lowest scan from KHDC is about 500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Albany 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 Albany, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Hammond, LA radar 8 mi
- Ponchatoula, LA radar 9 mi
- Livingston, LA radar 10 mi
- Killian, LA radar 10 mi
- Independence, LA radar 11 mi
- Amite City, LA radar 17 mi
- Walker, LA radar 17 mi
- French Settlement, LA radar 18 mi
- Denham Springs, LA radar 22 mi
- Central, LA radar 27 mi