Mangham, LA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Mangham, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Mangham?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Mangham, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and ice storms & sleet (10 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds107Apr 2026Dec 25, 2012 · 1 death · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding40May 2026Sep 3, 2008 · $41 million damage
Ice storms & sleet10Jan 2026Dec 22, 1998 · $600,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms6Oct 2020Aug 29, 2005 · $5.2 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms5Feb 2021Feb 17, 2021 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat4Aug 2010—
Flooding3Feb 2018Mar 12, 2016 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026Jan 1, 2010 · $100,000 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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Mangham?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 105 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ManghamView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		105 mi east10,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KPOE
Fort Polk, LA		106 mi southwest10,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KSHV
Shreveport, LA		121 mi west12,800 ftLimited — 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 Mangham

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mangham, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town and caused 47 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2025, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 331 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 13, 2005.

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 Mangham'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.

Mangham radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Mangham, LA?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 105 miles east. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Mangham?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mangham the lowest scan from KDGX is about 10,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Mangham 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 Mangham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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