Houma, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Houma, Terrebonne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Houma?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Upper Terrebonne forecast zone and Terrebonne County — the most common reported hazard around Houma, mostly in April and March. Next come flash flooding (23 days) and lightning casualties & damage (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Sep 2023 | Jan 2, 1999 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jun 2022 | Jul 24, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 1997 | — |
| Storm surge | 1 | Sep 1998 | — |
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 Upper Terrebonne forecast zone and Terrebonne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Houma?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 67 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 Houma | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 67 mi north-northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 74 mi northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 155 mi west-northwest | 19,200 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 Houma
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Houma, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in November and March. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1964, which touched down about 20 miles east of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which passed about 10 miles west of town.
Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Houma'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.
Houma radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Houma, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 67 miles north-northeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Houma?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Houma the lowest scan from KHDC is about 5,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Houma 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 Houma, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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