New Albany, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Albany, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Albany?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around New Albany, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Feb 2026 | May 24, 2015 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | May 2, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2023 | May 11, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Albany get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to New Albany, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Albany weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 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 New Albany?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 57 miles southeast. 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 New Albany | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 57 mi southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 76 mi northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 158 mi southeast | 19,800 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 New Albany
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Albany, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 269 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 2, 1984.
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 New 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.
New Albany radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Albany, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 57 miles southeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Albany?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Albany the lowest scan from KGWX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New 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 New Albany, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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