Ida, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ida, Caddo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ida?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 259 days in the Caddo forecast zone and Caddo County — the most common reported hazard around Ida, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (102 days) and flash flooding (92 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 259 | Jun 2026 | Jan 11, 2020 · 1 death · $125,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 102 | Aug 2025 | Jul 1, 1998 · 6 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 92 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2023 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | Sep 2025 | Jul 4, 2011 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2015 · $8.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 · 1 death · $27 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 2 deaths |
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 Caddo forecast zone and Caddo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ida?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 38 miles south. 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 Ida | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 38 mi south | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 138 mi south-southeast | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 158 mi northeast | 19,700 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 Ida
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ida, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1999, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 24, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 414 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 2014.
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 Ida'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.
Ida radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ida, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 38 miles south. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ida?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ida the lowest scan from KSHV is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ida 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 Ida, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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