Lisbon, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lisbon, Claiborne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lisbon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Claiborne forecast zone and Claiborne County — the most common reported hazard around Lisbon, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (86 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Dec 30, 2002 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | Aug 15, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2026 | Oct 30, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Sep 2019 | Nov 8, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $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 Claiborne forecast zone and Claiborne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lisbon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 61 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 Lisbon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 61 mi west-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 113 mi south | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 146 mi north-northeast | 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 Lisbon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lisbon, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 272 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 9, 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 Lisbon'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.
Lisbon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lisbon, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 61 miles west-southwest. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lisbon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lisbon the lowest scan from KSHV is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lisbon 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 Lisbon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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