Lillie, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lillie, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lillie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Lillie, mostly in April and June. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | Apr 2026 | Jul 29, 2018 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | May 2023 | Sep 2, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Nov 2009 | Oct 12, 2009 · $2.0 million 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lillie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 76 miles west-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 Lillie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 76 mi west-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 123 mi south | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 134 mi north | 15,200 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 Lillie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lillie, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on January 12, 2005, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on July 8, 2024, which passed about 5 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 253 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 30, 1996.
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 Lillie'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.
Lillie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lillie, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 76 miles west-southwest. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lillie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lillie the lowest scan from KSHV is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lillie 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 Lillie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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