Mamou, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mamou, Evangeline County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mamou?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Evangeline forecast zone and Evangeline County — the most common reported hazard around Mamou, mostly in February and April. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Feb 2026 | Feb 26, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | May 2026 | Aug 13, 2016 · $15 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Oct 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 · $100 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 3, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2002 | Dec 16, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2014 | Jan 7, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Evangeline forecast zone and Evangeline County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mamou?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 49 miles northwest. 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 Mamou | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 49 mi northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 59 mi southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 120 mi east | 12,700 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 Mamou
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 155 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mamou, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on November 7, 1957, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 31, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 26, 2001.
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 Mamou'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.
Mamou radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mamou, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 49 miles northwest. KLCH (Lake Charles, LA) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mamou?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mamou the lowest scan from KPOE is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mamou 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 Mamou, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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