Haynesville, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Haynesville, Claiborne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Haynesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Claiborne forecast zone and Claiborne County — the most common reported hazard around Haynesville, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (86 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Dec 30, 2002 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | Aug 15, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2026 | Oct 30, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Sep 2019 | Nov 8, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $150,000 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 Claiborne forecast zone and Claiborne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Haynesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 54 miles 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 Haynesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 54 mi southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 126 mi south | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 139 mi north-northeast | 16,000 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 Haynesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Haynesville, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 275 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 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 Haynesville'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.
Haynesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Haynesville, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 54 miles southwest. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Haynesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Haynesville the lowest scan from KSHV is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Haynesville 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 Haynesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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