Delta, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Delta, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Delta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Delta, mostly in April and May. Next come flash flooding (18 days) and ice storms & sleet (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Feb 2025 | May 4, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2019 | Sep 3, 2008 · $36 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 1998 · $300,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Oct 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $5.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2016 | May 7, 2011 · $2.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Feb 2021 | Feb 17, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Apr 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Delta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 57 miles east. 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 Delta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 57 mi east | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 129 mi south-southeast | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 143 mi west-southwest | 16,900 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 Delta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 175 tornadoes within 25 miles of Delta, 48 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F5 on December 5, 1953, which passed about 3 miles east of town and caused 38 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 25, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 18, 2013.
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 Delta'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.
Delta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Delta, LA?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 57 miles east. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Delta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Delta the lowest scan from KDGX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Delta 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 Delta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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