Cullen, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cullen, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cullen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Cullen, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (87 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2022 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 87 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | May 2025 | Jul 28, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jun 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | Jan 9, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Nov 2009 | Oct 4, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1997 · 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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cullen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 42 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 Cullen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 42 mi south-southwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 128 mi south-southeast | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 146 mi north-northeast | 17,400 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 Cullen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cullen, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 6 miles east-southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 327 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.00-inch hail on March 28, 1972.
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 Cullen'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.
Cullen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cullen, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 42 miles south-southwest. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cullen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cullen the lowest scan from KSHV is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cullen 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 Cullen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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