Lisman, AL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lisman, Choctaw County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lisman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Choctaw forecast zone and Choctaw County — the most common reported hazard around Lisman, mostly in April and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | May 2024 | Jun 5, 1998 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Mar 2023 | Jan 7, 1998 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Oct 2020 | Sep 25, 1998 · $90,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | Jan 6, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2007 | Jun 26, 2007 · $60,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2007 | — |
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 Choctaw forecast zone and Choctaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lisman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 100 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Lisman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 100 mi west | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 103 mi south | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 112 mi northeast | 11,400 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 Lisman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lisman, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 15, 2011.
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 Lisman'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.
Lisman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lisman, AL?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 100 miles west. KMOB (Mobile, AL) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lisman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lisman the lowest scan from KDGX is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lisman 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 Lisman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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