Clinton, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clinton, East Feliciana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 53 days in the East Feliciana forecast zone and East Feliciana County — the most common reported hazard around Clinton, mostly in April and May. Next come excessive heat (23 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Apr 2026 | Apr 10, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Apr 2025 | Aug 12, 2016 · $24 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Sep 2024 | Oct 2, 2002 · $5.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 East Feliciana forecast zone and East Feliciana County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 43 miles east-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 Clinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 43 mi east-southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 80 mi east-southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 115 mi north-northeast | 12,000 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 Clinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clinton, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on December 16, 2019, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 29, 2011.
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 Clinton'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.
Clinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clinton, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 43 miles east-southeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clinton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clinton the lowest scan from KHDC is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clinton 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 Clinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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