Deville, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Deville, Rapides County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Deville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Rapides forecast zone and Rapides County — the most common reported hazard around Deville, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and lightning casualties & damage (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | Jun 2026 | Apr 10, 2024 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2026 | Aug 13, 2016 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2025 | Jul 10, 2016 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Oct 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 · 3 deaths · $500 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Mar 2016 | Jan 10, 2013 · $33 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 1, 2001 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Sep 2023 | Jun 21, 2010 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2021 | Feb 3, 2011 · $1.0 million 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 Rapides forecast zone and Rapides County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Deville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 51 miles west-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 Deville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 51 mi west-southwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 106 mi southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 118 mi east-southeast | 12,300 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 Deville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Deville, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and April. The strongest was an F3 on November 7, 1957, which passed about 20 miles west of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 20, 2023.
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 Deville'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.
Deville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Deville, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 51 miles west-southwest. KLCH (Lake Charles, LA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Deville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Deville the lowest scan from KPOE is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Deville 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 Deville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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