Grosse Tete, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grosse Tete, Iberville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grosse Tete?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 46 days in the Iberville forecast zone and Iberville County — the most common reported hazard around Grosse Tete, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (24 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Mar 2026 | May 15, 2008 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2024 | Aug 29, 2021 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Apr 2025 | Jun 6, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 · $6.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2019 | Jun 17, 1997 · $80,000 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 Iberville forecast zone and Iberville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Grosse Tete?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 62 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 Grosse Tete | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 62 mi east | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 96 mi east | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 105 mi west-northwest | 10,300 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 Grosse Tete
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grosse Tete, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 15, 1957, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.75-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 Grosse Tete'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.
Grosse Tete radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grosse Tete, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 62 miles east. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grosse Tete?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grosse Tete the lowest scan from KHDC is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grosse Tete 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 Grosse Tete, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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