Jena, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jena, La Salle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jena?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 85 days in the La Salle forecast zone and La Salle County — the most common reported hazard around Jena, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (65 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Mar 2026 | Mar 28, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Oct 2020 | Sep 1, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 1998 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2002 | — |
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 La Salle forecast zone and La Salle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Jena?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 62 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 Jena | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 62 mi southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 113 mi west-northwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 126 mi south-southwest | 13,700 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 Jena
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jena, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on December 3, 1953, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 24, 2001.
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 Jena'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.
Jena radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jena, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 62 miles southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jena?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jena the lowest scan from KPOE is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jena 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 Jena, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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