Garyville, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Garyville, St. John The Baptist County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Garyville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 36 days in the St. John The Baptist forecast zone and St. John The Baptist County — the most common reported hazard around Garyville, mostly in April and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (24 days) and excessive heat (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Sep 2023 | Mar 7, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 24 | Sep 2024 | Aug 29, 2021 · 1 death · $500 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Storm surge | 17 | Sep 2024 | Aug 28, 2012 · $108 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 1998 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | May 2021 | — |
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 St. John The Baptist forecast zone and St. John The Baptist County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Garyville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 34 miles north-northeast. 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 Garyville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 34 mi north-northeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 52 mi east-northeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 149 mi east-northeast | 18,000 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 Garyville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Garyville, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on December 6, 1983, which passed about 7 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles north of town.
Hail: 110 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Garyville'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.
Garyville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Garyville, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 34 miles north-northeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Garyville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Garyville the lowest scan from KHDC is about 2,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Garyville 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 Garyville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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