Jean Lafitte, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jean Lafitte, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jean Lafitte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Central Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Jean Lafitte, mostly in April and May. Next come flash flooding (61 days) and lightning casualties & damage (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jul 2025 | Jan 17, 2004 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 61 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2024 · $40 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jun 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Jul 2020 | Aug 8, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Oct 2001 | — |
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 Central Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Jean Lafitte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 44 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 Jean Lafitte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 44 mi north-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 56 mi north-northwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 128 mi east-northeast | 14,100 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 Jean Lafitte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jean Lafitte, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1964, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 2, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles north of town.
Hail: 136 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 6, 1964.
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.
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Jean Lafitte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jean Lafitte, LA?
KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 44 miles north-northeast. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 56 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Jean Lafitte?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Jean Lafitte the lowest scan from KLIX is about 3,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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