Ama, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ama, St. Charles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ama?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Central St. Charles forecast zone and St. Charles County — the most common reported hazard around Ama, mostly in April and July. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Dec 9, 2004 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2024 · $53 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jan 1998 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2008 | Jun 7, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| 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 Central St. Charles forecast zone and St. Charles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ama?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 39 miles northeast. 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 Ama | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 39 mi northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 40 mi north | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 133 mi east-northeast | 14,900 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 Ama
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ama, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1964, which touched down about 24 miles south of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 2, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 141 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 20, 2023.
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 Ama'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.
Ama radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ama, LA?
KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 39 miles northeast. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 40 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Ama?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ama the lowest scan from KLIX is about 2,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Ama 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 Ama, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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