Chataignier, LA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Chataignier, Evangeline County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Chataignier?

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 Chataignier, mostly in February and April. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds55Feb 2026Feb 26, 1998 · $2.0 million damage
Flash flooding26May 2026Aug 13, 2016 · $15 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms8Oct 2020Aug 26, 2020 · $100 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms6Jan 2025—
Excessive heat3Aug 2023—
Ice storms & sleet3Feb 2021Feb 3, 2011 · $250,000 damage
High winds2Mar 2002Dec 16, 2000 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2014Jan 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 Chataignier?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 56 miles northwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ChataignierView
KPOE
Fort Polk, LA		56 mi northwest4,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLCH
Lake Charles, LA		62 mi west-southwest4,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KHDC
Hammond, LA		114 mi east11,700 ftLimited — 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 Chataignier

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 176 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chataignier, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on November 7, 1957, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 31, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 104 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 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 Chataignier'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.

Chataignier radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Chataignier, LA?

KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 56 miles northwest. KLCH (Lake Charles, LA) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Chataignier?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chataignier the lowest scan from KPOE is about 4,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Chataignier 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 Chataignier, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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