Belmont, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belmont, Sabine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Sabine forecast zone and Sabine County — the most common reported hazard around Belmont, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | May 2026 | May 28, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | Mar 30, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Oct 2020 | Sep 1, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2015 | Jul 4, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | May 2016 | — |
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 Sabine forecast zone and Sabine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Belmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 50 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 Belmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 50 mi southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 54 mi north-northwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 111 mi south | 11,300 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 Belmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belmont, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 4 miles west-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 26, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 23, 2000.
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 Belmont'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.
Belmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belmont, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 50 miles southeast. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 54 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Belmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belmont the lowest scan from KPOE is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Belmont 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 Belmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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