Tupelo, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tupelo, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tupelo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Tupelo, mostly in July and April. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2009 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2014 · $325,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Apr 2025 | Feb 22, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $35 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2012 | Dec 20, 2007 · 2 deaths · $150,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tupelo get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Tupelo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Augusta weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Tupelo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 70 miles west-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 Tupelo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 70 mi west-southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 77 mi east | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 176 mi northwest | 23,500 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 Tupelo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tupelo, 52 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 16 miles west of town and caused 50 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 17 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 157 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on January 21, 1999.
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 Tupelo'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.
Tupelo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tupelo, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 70 miles west-southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tupelo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tupelo the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tupelo 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 Tupelo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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