Calvin, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Calvin, Winn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Calvin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Winn forecast zone and Winn County — the most common reported hazard around Calvin, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | May 2026 | Jul 19, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Jan 10, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Sep 1, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2015 | Apr 7, 2014 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 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 Winn forecast zone and Winn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Calvin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 57 miles south-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 Calvin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 57 mi south-southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 71 mi west-northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 130 mi south-southwest | 14,400 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 Calvin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Calvin, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an EF4 on November 29, 2010, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 8, 2024, which passed about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on January 20, 2010.
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 Calvin'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.
Calvin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Calvin, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 57 miles south-southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Calvin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Calvin the lowest scan from KPOE is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Calvin 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 Calvin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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