Kinder, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kinder, Allen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kinder?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Allen forecast zone and Allen County — the most common reported hazard around Kinder, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (20 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | May 2026 | Nov 21, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Mar 2026 | Jul 14, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Oct 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 · 3 deaths · $400 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Jan 12, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Mar 2016 | Oct 26, 2006 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2010 | Feb 4, 1996 · $50,000 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 Allen forecast zone and Allen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kinder?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 33 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 Kinder | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 33 mi southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 47 mi north | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 146 mi east | 17,300 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 Kinder
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kinder, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1952, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on November 5, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles east of town.
Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 27, 2009.
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 Kinder'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.
Kinder radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kinder, LA?
KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 33 miles southwest. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 47 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kinder?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kinder the lowest scan from KLCH is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kinder 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 Kinder, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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