Joyce, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Joyce, Winn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Joyce?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Winn forecast zone and Winn County — the most common reported hazard around Joyce, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | May 2026 | Jul 19, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Jan 10, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Sep 1, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2015 | Apr 7, 2014 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 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 Winn forecast zone and Winn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Joyce?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 59 miles south-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 Joyce | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 59 mi south-southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 131 mi south-southwest | 14,500 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 Joyce
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Joyce, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on December 3, 1953, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on January 2, 2023, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on January 20, 2010.
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 Joyce'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.
Joyce radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Joyce, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 59 miles south-southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Joyce?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Joyce the lowest scan from KPOE is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Joyce 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 Joyce, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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