Basile, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Basile, Evangeline County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Basile?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Evangeline forecast zone and Evangeline County — the most common reported hazard around Basile, mostly in February and April. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Feb 2026 | Feb 26, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | May 2026 | Aug 13, 2016 · $15 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Oct 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 · $100 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 3, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2002 | Dec 16, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2014 | Jan 7, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Evangeline forecast zone and Evangeline County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Basile?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 44 miles 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 Basile | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 44 mi southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 51 mi north-northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 131 mi east | 14,600 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 Basile
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 159 tornadoes within 25 miles of Basile, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on October 29, 1974, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 5, 2024, which touched down near town.
Hail: 105 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 26, 2001.
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 Basile'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.
Basile radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Basile, LA?
KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 44 miles southwest. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 51 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Basile?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Basile the lowest scan from KLCH is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Basile 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 Basile, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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