Kilbourne, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kilbourne, West Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kilbourne?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the West Carroll forecast zone and West Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Kilbourne, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and ice storms & sleet (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | May 2026 | Jun 16, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Mar 2025 | Sep 3, 2008 · $34 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Feb 2021 | Dec 22, 1998 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 9, 2011 · $160,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $2.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Mar 2026 | Jan 1, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 · $150,000 damage |
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 West Carroll forecast zone and West Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kilbourne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 92 miles east-southeast. 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 Kilbourne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 92 mi east-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 138 mi north-northwest | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 152 mi west-southwest | 18,500 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 Kilbourne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kilbourne, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F5 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 47 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 18, 2013.
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 Kilbourne'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.
Kilbourne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kilbourne, LA?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 92 miles east-southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kilbourne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kilbourne the lowest scan from KDGX is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kilbourne 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 Kilbourne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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