Converse, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Converse, Sabine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Converse?
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 Converse, 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 Converse?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 47 miles north. 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 Converse | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 47 mi north | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 61 mi southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 118 mi south-southeast | 12,400 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 Converse
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Converse, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 28, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Converse'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.
Converse radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Converse, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 47 miles north. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Converse?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Converse the lowest scan from KSHV is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Converse 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 Converse, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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