Mandeville, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mandeville, St. Tammany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mandeville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 170 days in the Southwestern St. Tammany forecast zone and St. Tammany County — the most common reported hazard around Mandeville, mostly in August and June. Next come flash flooding (65 days) and excessive heat (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 170 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2007 · 1 death · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 65 | Jun 2026 | Mar 10, 2016 · $4.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Jun 2025 | Apr 27, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | Dec 2022 | Aug 12, 2016 · $3.2 million damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | — |
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 Southwestern St. Tammany forecast zone and St. Tammany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mandeville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 17 miles east. 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 Mandeville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 17 mi east | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 21 mi west-northwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 113 mi east | 11,500 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 Mandeville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mandeville, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and October. The strongest was an F3 on February 6, 1953, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 24, 1988.
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 Mandeville'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.
Mandeville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mandeville, LA?
KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 17 miles east. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 21 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Mandeville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Mandeville the lowest scan from KLIX is about 900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Mandeville 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 Mandeville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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